SNOWMAGEDDON PART 2!!! SNOW PLOW IN A CREEK!!!

[@ChuckNorriz1122]

I remember working with my son was he was 18. He told me once that he didn’t want to do it anymore because “dad loses his patience too much”. Instant flashback to working with my own dad and his short fuse. Best feedback I’ve ever received!

[@torsson2]

My father was/is like you and prat+1000% (but he did not spare the words when i did anything wrong). today i am a master and manage/does every big job we have and manage the crew). Still working in the same company. I like Ron's parenting style but with todays children i am a little bit more harsh than Ron. I am 37.

[@michaelgarrison688]

I was lucky that my dad had lots of patience, other than for idiots. My dad's way of teaching was if you did not make a mistake, you did not learn anything new. At 9 yo, I knew how to do wiring, plumbing, framing, almost all aspects of renovation. Fathers should pass on the good things they know, warn of the bad things, and always encourage. I miss mine a lot.

[@jacobtharp8837]

Dads are always harder on there own children I know first hand also being raised in a family business my dad always tells me that the reason he’s so hard on me and not others is he wants me to be the best even better than he he is so don’t take me being so harsh personal.

[@YK82622]

#8, #11 and #18 great equipment. Ron, Ethan, Talon, Oscar and Mike fantastic crew. Ethan did an awesome job keeping his cool and showing skill controlling #18. Thank you for sharing this recovery.

[@glindabeaven6805]

The invention of the rotator has been a life saver in the heavy rescue business thats for sure

[@craigroberson8757]

That recovery is a perfect example of the marathon approach instead of a sprint. You are a great trainer, always talking with your team laying out your idea while soliciting their ideas and settling on the best plan

[@ifradtarvez578]

Who else loves this channel?

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

552,000 of us that's who loves this channel. Have been a sub. for just about 10 years now.

[@paulprigge1209]

Compassion he’s a fellow Missouri! Actually at the other end of the state literally from where I’m at. Young man until you almost hit them Iowa, Illinois border

[@dross24MA]

Uh-mazing!🤪

[@debrawiley7673]

I do gets intense at time's 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@danimal0921]

Here, here!!!!!

[@knowledgeispowermediaprodu7094]

I came undone when Ethan said: "I have the balance of a...lemur.....or something"...comedy gold!😂😂😂😂😂😂 Awesome recovery guys!

[@OUSWKR]

Glad to see the old western star in action again on the channel!

[@mattmccune7435]

Last time I saw the old Western Star in action was when it was used to tow an RV that was stranded on the side of the interstate

[@13BGunBunny]

As soon as Ethan grabbed some snow and made a ball I just knew he was gonna throw it. 🤣

[@catherineportland503]

I love watching this. Major project. Ron watching you back when your dad was alive. I figured out how to do this when it looked at it.. you taught me well. Thank you. I have observed your professional techniques and you are a great reach. I love that your not a drama queen to get ppl to watch. Your great

[@lancebillingsley199]

Like I said other times, Ron nice good recovery. All four of you guys were working to everybody’s working together. Good communication great lining up the trucks. You got it out with no damage and it got to be driven away. Good job.

[@terrellhale8435]

Ron and Ethan and Talon good job grandpa would be proud of how you have continued the legacy of Midwest Truck

[@stephendudley2532]

You could hear it he fear in Ethan’s voice while taking to Ron (DAD) when he was stuck thinking their new Truck was gona get Damages & he was the one to do it & when he got to Ron he said don’t worry that will get straightened out I felt relieved that Ron took it so well, again very interesting video fantastic team-effort nice to Talon been waiting all week for part two it’s nice that you video these Jobs you do as no one would ever believe what you do or how you do them keep the content coming Love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@bm03431]

Pro tip for Ethan…. Sometimes you’ve just got to put it in first and let it ride up out of the ditch…. Every time it slid back into the ditch was when the brakes were applied. Let it ride up in first up out of the ditch and get recentered in the road. The natural engine resistance will keep it at idle. Even if you ride the whole hill in first, you can ride that down until it gets level and you can just push in the clutch and let it ease to a stop. Don’t beat yourself up too bad… the truck’s still upright.

[@Racingnut24]

Definitely most rear wheel drive vehicles a good idea is to "tail drag" it down the hill with light braking. However as was stated when you are heading for the ditch let the tires roll a bit to help pull you out of the situation Good job Ethan

[@michaelgarrison688]

Ethan did a wonderful job. It goes against instinct what needs to be done sometimes. His first time in winter on a big rig looked like mine. You sometimes have to just let it go and let the wheels track properly. Braking often gets the vehicle to just slide sideways. Gravel roads can be more dangerous than paved roads at certain temperatures.

[@PetrolJunkie]

Yep. That natural instinct to go for the brakes got him every time he slid. The back end wanted to go faster than the front.

[@agentcrm]

At least it slid into the ditch, that was the safer option. The other thing with braking is almost all vehicles apply more force to the front brakes than the rear. And yes the main thing is Ethan and the truck are ok.

[@susandallessandro2905]

Ethan, I was holding my breath for you. You did it somehow. These two videos were the best you have posted. You all did an amazing job. You earned your money today!

[@marilynhutchings6666]

Living in northern New York, I have to say that was totally awesome recovery for all involved. So glad it went well, no damage to the snow plow, the driver or any of your equipment other than the handle on the new truck. On top of all that, having to do the recovery in such dangerous conditions. Stay safe.

[@MaxineFosmark]

I’m an 86 year old woman who knows nothing about these awesome trucks and those who know what to do with them. My maternal grandmother lived in Cape Girardeau so I feel akin to y’all because I have many memories of that area. 👏🏻👏🏻🥰

[@jordanjansen9471]

You boys earned every single penny of that day, for sure! Well done gentlemen!!

[@djplayskeys]

Once again you guys demonstrate why your area fire, pd, utility and heavy commercial businesses have all come to rely on Midwest as their go to recovery company. Your reputation is well earned and deserved. May God continue to bless and protect you all. And excellent video editing job, Ron!

[@EmptyPocketsStudio1]

Ron, our Pitt Bull loves watching your trucks and channel so much it distracts him from peanut butter as a treat.

[@Kevin-go2dw]

The brave one in this recovery was Ethan. Going into the culvert and then around the truck on unknown surface which could move under the slightest pressure or cause a slip takes bravery. Hopefully there are no long lasting effects from the shrubbery, barb wire or ice cold water. Well done to the team.

[@triciasklodowske5653]

Nice to see Talon is still with you. He is a hard worker, as are all your guys. Ethan you were the grunt of the day. Think Ethan was more in the creek than the truck. Having a good attitude is the key. Great job, and please remember to always have waders with you. Thank God for people like you all that are out in all kinds of weather to help us. Thanks for sharing. God bless and protect.

[@jerutley]

I doubt Talon will ever leave Midwest. He is Ron's son-in-law.

[@richardstudeny2012]

Unbelievable there was no fluids leaking, excellent job to all of you. Be safe and may God bless you all and stay healthy ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lilaporter9847]

That was an awesome job guys! I've never seen a more convoluted mess than that. WOW, you are top notch! Fantastic crew & fantastic job. God Bless you one & all!

[@markfergerson2145]

Man, that was pretty scary at times. Props to Ethan for going “below and beyond” through the culvert.

[@ethanperkins6827]

Mr. Ron Pratt. You continue to amaze me, with each and every video I watch of yours. The new techniques i learn, the new words, (i had to look up cindered 😂) but honestly im going to make a career out of this just as you have. Thank you Mr Ron Pratt. And the crew!! Much love you guys ❤❤ stay safe

[@chuckmoore1380]

Talk about "all hands on deck!". Great teamwork to get this job done, including the extra work by that road crew spreading extra cinders to make it safer and easier. I really enjoyed both parts of this video. Stay safe and healthy.

[@lookingthroughice7843]

What is cinders. I have never heard of that. It looks very messy.

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

You did a great job staying calm and thinking through your situation, Ethan. I could see you were shaken, but you have gained another experience to build on. There will be a lifetime of them. Great team work, everyone! Please stay safe and warm. God bless.

[@westsidetrucker7943]

I still never get tired of seeing how highly engineered these trucks are. Every hook and notch has a reason for being where they are

[@goosubux]

You guys work a recovery like a well oiled machine. Excellent communication and teamwork.

[@Studio23Media]

I've been waiting all week for Part 2! I was so disappointed when Part 1 ended last week! 😂

[@chriswilford3576]

Me too, so I watched it again!😊

[@jeffcrivelli2906]

Great job guys! Adventure to say the only damage to that truck would be the cover of the driver seat in the center that’s missing 😂!!

[@petemedina8446]

It seemed like the hardest part of the job was getting there in one piece once you guys got there and got set up you guys were able to get it out of the ditch fairly easy action job everybody😊😊

[@BulletNoseBetty]

Unbelievably amazing! Way to go Ron, Ethan, Oscar, Talon and Mike!

[@13BGunBunny]

Bacon and eggs with a Ron Pratt video. Life don't get much better than this.

[@dross24MA]

Downtime at emergency center😃

[@paulalaporte195]

Ethan pls remember YOU ARE OK. Thats what’s important. Nothing else. As your dad says things can be replaced not people. God bless.

[@KevinBenecke]

It's nice to see the old Westernstar out to work.

[@AWRay1300]

Three Heavies for one precariously perched Heavy highway truck, with BIG attachments... getting there was half the fun, pulling the truck out was the other half of the fun... As always, stay safe, watch each other, and your six, and stay warm during this season of cold and snow and ice.

[@TinaJames-nb2ny]

I just want to say great job to Ron and Ethan and Oscar and Talon and the rest of the crew great job y'all may God bless every single one of y'all and stay safe

[@13BGunBunny]

Teamwork is the best work. Great job, guys! Stay safe and God bless.

[@cherrydowns7745]

Ethan just acquired a new set of skills and did a good job! Congratulations, young man! Sometimes just hearing Dad's voice will get you through!

[@ronwatson4135]

Ethan's rear end was sucked to the seat as he was hearing the song in his head, : " Slip Sliding Away ". ( Great Job, Ethan )

[@victorjeffers1993]

As always a very professional job done by all you and your crew did an outstanding job ! Word of advice anytime you have to go down an embankment attach a knotted rope to one of the wreckers to help the person back up the embankment it might help prevent a injury especially when it slick like that embankment was ! Just a thought !

[@phillee2814]

You know it's going to be a fun job when a call becomes a conference call! Great job, as always.

[@Torenhire]

Oscar's "It was like that when I got here" sticker on his hard hat cracks me up every time, it's so fitting.

[@joshw1687]

Should be a bumper sticker too

[@ChiefsFireman]

"Give me all your gold" from Ethan straight up made me cackle! Good video and recovery!

[@litz13]

You know it's something when Ron has to roll the entire heavy portion of his fleet

[@charleswelch249]

That was an incredible rescue. Everyone had enough trouble just getting to the accident situation. Eathon did a great job hooking everything up, and he is getting better at recovering every time. Your whole team is doing a great job, Ron.

[@RoyWilkinson-b9z]

What team work, by all of you. An absolutely Gold Star performance by the MWT team. It certainly looked a bit cold!! Thanks Ron a§nd team for brightening up every Friday for me. Best Wishes Roy W UK

[@SuburbanRoadside]

I miss seeing Talon on the channel! Bring back the waddle cam 🤣

[@jimronchetto8592]

That gives a whole different meaning to being outside playing in the snow all day. 😀 Great job!

[@tildasexton6069]

Wow that was scary. I’ve said it before and I say it again your crew is awesome, they work well together, you trained them well

[@Yves_Cools]

That was 1 hell of a recovery, gentlemen !!! EXCELLENT job to the entire Midwest recovery team !!! 👍👍

[@UNITED_IN_JESUS]

I LOVE RON AND ALL HIS FAMILY MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS THEM ALL AND KEEP THEM SAFE ALL AMEN!

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for the video Ron and crew. Great work everyone. Not an easy job. My compliments

[@joedennison2972]

Excellent work talking Ethan off the ledge. Plenty of patience there b

[@LeifEricson-i5w]

You have trained you crew well at working together. My son worked at one tow business and he was frustrated that the drivers only knew what to only on the truck they were sssigned. He had one call snd needed two other trucks to help him. He said it was a circus trying to get them to work together. I told him to tell the owner what happened and he had to straighten it out or he was going to quit. The owner told my son he was promoted to forman and staighten your problem out. He almost walked out the door and said ok only if he could fire the bad ones. Owner said he hired my son because of his experence with the heavy truck. Just don't fire them on the same day. He fired 3 by the time they were working together. 😊😊😊😊😊😊.

[@steverichardson2224]

This two-part video, straight to the Hall of Fame! TEAM effort!!! Murfreesboro, TN

[@tylerallan313]

I laughed when Ethan was throwing the snowball at dad and said "Give me your gold" We love you Ethan!

[@markgolembiewski4962]

Easy peasy almost like you guys know what you are doing. Awesome job everyone.

[@TimIvins]

Ethan, u did an awesome job of saving the western star

[@TowMan127]

Great job guys. Hopefully the wrecker is ok. Truck sliding and going sideways is definitely a butt clenching moment. Glad everything ended well.

[@skytechbits]

Poor Ethan. I feel for you buddy. Great job everyone for getting that plow out of that predicament. Safe travels and stay warm.

[@griffith211]

“I have the balance of a lemur” I am left with questions 😂

[@markverloop8890]

And everyone is happy now go back to the house and get warm and dry. Good job !!!

[@pauljensen8030]

I love watching Ron Pratt and his crew work

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Us folk in snowy Northern Maine are having a chuckle.

[@vickicosby7921]

Enjoy the video. Hope the weather clears up soon. It's starting to get warmer this weekend here. Stay safe. Sending prayers to you and your family. Praying for your employees

[@Brian75-ej5mn]

Awesome job to all the MIDWEST crew everyone stayed calm and worked together to prevent any more damage it was good to see Talon out again

[@TimIvins]

Good morning Ron & crew, be careful & be safe thoughts & prayers go out to everybody involved

[@13thcolony57]

OUTSTANDING job. Glad to see that there is no damage to the Ethan Star. Even watching Ethan drive it out of the ditch again shows that he has talent. Good to see Talon, Oscar and Mike out there. Great job by the Midwest Truck Team. STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

[@alanstant9356]

You guys work really well together when you're needed, Ron. Very awesome, safe recoveries there. God bless you guys.

[@NicksWeather]

Heck of a job. That was one whopper of a storm. Up in here in st. charles area we got 9.5 of snow sleet mix. Great job to you and the guys. You all don't get near as much credit as you deserve and I appreciate all y'all tow operators for the job you do. More snow for February coming too. Love how informative you are in your videos. Keep up the great work! God Bless my friend.

[@bethphillips7421]

Nothing like watching Ron Pratt and coffee on a Friday morning. Stay safe and God bless.

[@herbthomas5097]

Great video and I just love your old Western Star ❤️

[@mnmarlin6074]

Amazing work, nobody hurt, truck is out with no damage, can't do any better than that.

[@petermiddo]

What an amazing job and exceptional teamwork.

[@charlesterviel5748]

Wow what can I say well done.. God’s blessings to you and your family..enjoy watching your videos.. 🙏🙏

[@TimboWhite-w7b]

Good Morning There My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff As Well & I Am Praying That All Of You Are Beening Safe & I Am Still Praying For All Of The People Involved In The Automobile Accident

[@catherineportland503]

Ron your dad would be proud of you. Wonderfully done presion

[@sethwiedeman1799]

Ron very nice recovery keep safe God bless🙏🙏

[@robertgillis7633]

Rotator certainly is a blessing

[@MarilynLayne-y1l]

Amazing teamwork in adverse conditions. Thank you for sharing.

[@laurasense4163]

Love watching your videos! They are the highlight of my Friday mornings when I get done with work.

[@Rags722]

Number 2 with a like. Right around 1:02:08 I was thinking.... brakes are not set, truck is in neutral, and I sure hope they don't all release at once and watch it roll back in!

[@keithmalmberg8395]

Great job. And a question. Why not pick it up by the plow mounting point? It was clear of the bumper and hood. I am not from a colder part of the country and thought that the plows were frame mounted. Just a thought process difference.

[@13thcolony57]

Just observing, I think the cable would have got into the hood and caused damage. I originally thought about the same thing.

[@allbrass0019]

I still love seeing the old star putting in the work.

[@georgiapatriot4575]

Nice work, glad nobody was hurt, and cool to see the guy that was delayed was chill about it--I would have been too and just enjoyed the show.

[@carolfrazer8067]

Great job team! Glad everyone is safe. Welcome to Wisconsin weather.

[@StevenDavid-4q2]

What a save and a real challenge. You make it seem so easy.

[@bobbiac]

46:45 Talon looking at Ron like.. "I didn't bring my swimming trunks today bud.." HAHAH

[@margaretchapman2689]

I was born and raised in Northern Illinois ( Wisconsin,Illinois border)we had a coal furnace (1958) and a cinder driveway! I was surprised to see them still being used! I used to run across them in bear feet😂 , I am now in South Carolina

[@lindasides2084]

Another exciting recovery...thanks guys. 😊

[@Theoard-j7h]

Top, in one word: craftsmanship

[@doughill8649]

Always enjoy seeing Talon in the videos.

[@Jehty_]

Part 2 starts at 18:15

[@DannyDan2k13]

Thank you sir

[@excavatoree]

Thanks for letting us know the problem with WS1, AKA #8.

[@MrDannyc58]

Excellent teamwork. You have the best guys.

[@timothyconley9236]

Ok time to geek out. Love this operation. The coordination of the team is incredible. The pre-operation brief that you guys did was excellent to get everyone involved and on the same page. Ethan needs waterproof boots though. Dang had to be cold.

[@johnbulla8708]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME CONGRATULATIONS HEROS ON JOB WELL DONE. Great PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ON THE HOLE CREW.

[@joshw1687]

Nice work by all 3 heavies and the crew getting it out intact and no damage