Oh Shift 3.0!!! Brake Checked Semi!!! Code 3 Response!!!

[@jamesnewland8765]

I did have dash cam and guy was caught after fleeing and yes this family that help me and my dog after this accident were awesome I am very grateful didn’t think I’d find this on KZbin

[@cobraskenpo2299]

Should have just slammed into the brake checker.

[@garybaris139]

I was just thinking that the asshole that brake tested would come across this video and gloat at the damage he caused but I'm so glad that they got him. I'm a firm believer that people who brake test should be charged with attempted murder because they could cause an accident that could kill someone. Their intention is after all to cause an accident involving the truck.

[@cclngthr]

Ron is very good at what he does and does post some of his jobs on KZbin to show his viewers from all over the world how it is supposed to be done. I use some of his videos to teach how math works in real life. I am guardian to a child with primordial dwarfism who loves Ron's videos and we who work with Alex are using his interest in the videos to teach him how to read.

[@ancientsalt4291]

Hes lucky you were able to stop. I cant stand people who brake check semis. Glad youre ok.

[@cclngthr]

@@cobraskenpo2299 Not allowed. It automatically would be his (the semi drivers) fault if he slammed into the back of whoever's brake checked him. The company he works for also would also sanction the driver as well for doing it.

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

I’m a 69 year old great- grandma who loves watching you good men work! God bless you all always!

[@shallowshadow]

Don’t ever brake check a semi!! They will always win!!

[@jaquigreenlees]

the idiots that do brake check semis aren't likely to watch this and see the type of damage they can cause.

[@baddriversoflittlerock8359]

Just like Chicken with a locomotive

[@JV-pu8kx]

Countless videos on KZbin ditto this fact.

[@keystonedriving8180]

I always find myself wondering what the semi driver might have done to provoke that response. As is so often the case on the internet, we rarely get both sides of the story. I'm not justifying the actions, just wondering why you would.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Yup! Don't cut them off either... The average modern car weighs between 0.5 and 1 Ton (1,000-2,000 Lbs.)... A fully loaded Tractor-Trailer weighs 40 OR MORE Tons (80,000+ Lbs) depending on how many axles it has (the more axles, the more weight it can carry without needing Oversize/Overweight Permits)... When a Truck hits a car, the Truck will have fairly easily repaired damage but the car will be a mangled pile of scrap only good for recycling, being displayed as a warning of what NOT to do on the road or as a Modern Art Sculpture...The Truck Driver might have minor injuries, the Car Driver WILL be going to either the Emergency Room or the Morgue...

[@timclark3452]

This is the most awesome crew ever. Everybody shows up at slightly different times, yet, everyone knows exactly what to do, and immediately starts to do that without having to be told what to do. Amazing teamwork

[@chriscomoglio7806]

25 years in the fire service and I must tip my hat to you and your family

[@EmberRoseGaming]

Thank you for your service in fire. 🙏

[@vikboss177]

Good job mate

[@ChrisGapske]

If this was the cause of a brake check they the brake checker needs to be ticketed billed and jailed.

[@michaelharris8421]

They just get a ticket unfortunately I not yet seen anyone go to jail yet unless someone got hurt or killed dash cams are very important now especially now with COVID-19 more people on roads not giving a shit about anyone I almost get into wrecks every day it sucks

[@musicalatv]

The trucker commented on this video that he had a dash cam and the police cought the break checker.

[@Denhalen79]

At least pay the damage to the truck/trailer and the recovery of both.

[@57thorns]

@@Denhalen79 That should go without saying, and any damage to the load. Those idiots would be surprised when their homes are impounded for their "fun".

[@kebekbutcher]

@@57thorns The truck insurances will pay for it first, then they will claim the cost to the other driver's insurances if the other driver is at fault. Your insurances price can then go up depending on your insurances policy. Nobody get his house impounded for car accidents, except if you really don't have insurances and cause an accident. It is illegal to not be insured on the road. I know it is really unfortunate and some people should get harsher punishment.

[@oddtechman]

You sure know how to make an entrance to a new year Ron!! boy was this a dangerous load to work with.... that headache rack sure did its job and kept the driver safe. Many thanks for sharing

[@talegunner115]

Thank you for taking time to explain your code 3. Ron you are always a gentleman when it comes to driving on these roads. Wish everyone was like that!

[@sixballtrucka]

Class act Ron...professional as always and if ever in trouble in your region...wont hesistate to use your services

[@JV-pu8kx]

That's what I tell people to do when in Missouri.

[@stellarproductions8888]

Ron is the most professional towing and recovery guy on KZbin, and Midwest truck is one of the best towing and recovery business in the country. I've watched other towing and recovery channels and don't find nearly the amount of professionalism in the company, or the proper family values that Ron has. Additionally, a certain popular offroad recovery channel on KZbin is not only NOT professional in the slightest, but they have a fanbase following of morons with low IQ's. Just watch Ron's channel, all you need.

[@TheBunkerdog]

It’s awesome that the truckers are going by so slow some are almost stopping but the are the ones keeping traffic safe for ya all

[@joshw1687]

The truckers that are slowing down and that charter bus are real drivers and know what they are doing

[@caphab1]

I appreciate you being so descriptive to local laws and regulations Ron. You are humble, not boastful which one of the many reasons that keep followers like myself coming back to watch your channel! Keep up the awesome content and be safe out there Always along with the MO Blue and Red Families!

[@xrekonx]

Love how Ron knows exactly where each piece of equipment is in the truck, and when done just throws it back in. Make a video of you organizing your truck after a run :)

[@Harry-zz2oh]

I can sure see the advantage of being well organized and replacing each piece of equipment when it isn't needed any more. It may take a few more moments but it actually saves a lot of time in the long run since everything is where it is supposed to be. Great job, Ron

[@geraldheitman7687]

Ron your crew is probably the most professional one I have ever seen in towing and recovery. Happy New Year to you and your family and extended family at Midwest Truck. May God bless you all for 2021 and keep you all safe and healthy.

[@stellarproductions8888]

There is a very good reason why Ron's channel has the popularity that he has, and the amount of subs he has. Its because (1) he is the most professional, with the most professional company. And (2) he has those proper family values of respect. There are certain other channels that lack professionalism, and they also have a fanbase of people with low IQ's, who don't have those family values.

[@b61mack56]

It's always nice to see you and your dad working together.

[@LinkHeroOfHy]

every time you upload one of your Code 3 calls, it reminds me again of how blessed you are that MO considers you to be emergency services. i only wish that were the case nationwide

[@cclngthr]

A lot of people ask me the same thing when I have the video on with the code 3 response on. I tell them Missouri considers tow vehicles emergency response vehicles.

[@marymassey4994]

Love watching your show. My reaction to your statement"this is not gonna be easy". If it was easy they would call someone else. Cause you are the guys that can handle this type of call.❤❤

[@desertdweller4951]

Great Job. Please Ron remind all your guy's to never turn their back on traffic no matter what. Especially your Dad, in the lane with oncoming traffic. Happy New Year, God bless

[@ContraryToPopularBelief]

Sometimes, we have no choice. This is why in this industry lawyers are our best friends.

[@beverlytheniceonemartin8843]

Thank You for your service to all who travel the roads. Coming from both transportation and service personnel family I appreciate all you do.

[@russellkitson4518]

Thanks for another great video Ron. Stay safe out there in 2021. One thing I’ve learnt from your videos is that as a mere car driver, when I see a breakdown, I SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER. 👍

[@thewannabetradesman]

I love your productions Ron! Been a fan for almost 3 years. I really love how upbeat and cheerful your outro is and how you recap everything. You make your job seem very interesting and you are very inspiring. You always have a good attitude. Keep up the great work Ron!

[@5iFTYHFaviation_addict]

I admire a family that works together, Everybody contributing to the family business. Happy New Year

[@stellarproductions8888]

So do I! One of my most favorite video's from Ron, was actually I think a 5 part video series on recovering a rental van, stuck on an ATV trail, up in the forest hills of the country. Ron and his dad did a time consuming operation to retrieve the truck, using their far too underated ATV winch, to pull the Van around, to face the trail again, to go down. If memory serves, in order to get enough pull force using a underated for the job ATV winch, they had to operate a 5 to 1 pull ratio. It was such an awesome series of video's that I've seen twice already they were so good.

[@craigpridemore7566]

'our job is dangerous' and dad was there to backstop you and make sure you've thought of all the ways it could go wrong - and you listened. Good team work.

[@Robert-WeThePeople]

Sitting in the best buy parking lot hooking up my new dash cam watching this.

[@snoopdogie187]

Hopefully you never need to use it, but I'm glad it is there just in case. Even if you use it just for fun, there are a lot of crazy things that are done on the road, that you can share with whoever, but it is there when the time comes. Even the cheap dash cams record well now, at least good enough, are a worthy investment.

[@jamesdarcy3902]

If you drive a Lexus or Mercedes more likely to get targeted by these insurance scammers.

[@mrdanish9875]

Appreciate the metric conversion, Ron. Thank you. It makes it easier for us non-americans to watch :) Happy thoughts from Denmark, Scandinavia

[@DallasBoricua]

Fantastic recovery as always. You guys are number one in my books. Hats off to the Midwest Truck Family.

[@albertalt4542]

Raymond had the truck almost hooked up, before I even realized he was on scene.

[@cclngthr]

Raymond is very quick and a hard worker.

[@joshw1687]

@@cclngthr yes he is

[@pieterr9721]

You could have used one chain to bundle the wood before setting it down on the rollback, it would have kept it more compact. Keep up the good work and i wish you, yours and all watchers a healthy and prosperous 2021!

[@Mike-ub1tc]

My thoughts too

[@lumberjunkee8451]

Exactly

[@johnliebermann4643]

I kept saying the same thing, that bundle should have been tied together tightly. I hauled lumber and learned that after spending a couple of hours on the edge of the road partially reloading a part of a load that the tie down straps could not completely restrain.

[@gregadams5148]

Use one or two chains around the bundle when it’s choked and use boards under it on the tilt deck. Safer load securement. Happy New Year!!!

[@RobertSmith-bc9uk]

Greg Adams. Thank you for saying that. I was thinking of that for personal safety initially when he was making his loops shorter for the lift.

[@johnandshirleyburau6867]

ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO WATCH THE TEAM TOGETHER. BE SAFE.

[@peace8373]

When you brake check in front of a semi, it is like playing Russian roulette, it just a matter of time before you will get killed.

[@Belchmaster41]

I agree, or...even worse: your car gets stuck on the tracks w. less than 1/3 tank of gas and you cannot get on the other side before the 🎌 come down

[@phalanx3803]

brake checking any vehicle is just plain stupid. Darwin probably already has an award with the name of the guy that brake checked the semi in the video just waiting to hand it out.

[@polskigirl8547]

Insurance scammers...

[@judil3294]

When I heard you say "oh oh", I had to smile to myself. It's like working in the medical field and not wanting to hear the surgeon to say it.

[@JackMacLupus]

Yeah when Ron says "Oh oh" that means this is actually REALLY not a good situation.

[@robertsimica6719]

@@JackMacLupus Bomber pilots and brain surgeons should never say “Oh Oh”

[@dalebenson1230]

Great Job guys. Before I las Truck Driver for 30 years I was a tow truck operator. I loved both jobs. Put both together is a tough job. Thanks again.

[@mahmoudpegah2953]

Hello Ron, I wish you and your team a very happy, safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Your attention to details and professionalism is just amazing. I learn something new in every episode I watch!! Thank you and God Bless.

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

I appreciate your company keeping your stretch of the road safe by clearing the recks so well!

[@stephennina]

Never seen you run code before! Always amazed how efficient you and your team are with these incidents. Good stuff and God bless!

[@darkrevenger04]

Welcome to the channel. On his profile you can search using the word code as he always has the word code in his running code videos

[@tomoakhill8825]

Ron, these are the best on KZbin, because you do them in real time. It is so wonderful to see just how long and hard it is to clear an accident site. All of the others cut, or go to fast time.

[@railroad9000]

At least no power lines to contend with on this lift!

[@genedameier8746]

Also NO snow/rain, NOT night time, NO high winds, NO dangerous chemicals.

[@brettreidmiller7773]

Thank you, Ron, for the explanation of why PD may request a priority response. I've often thought it was odd since they don't seem to utilize you in a rescue capacity (referring to fire/EMS/rescue, patient extrication, etc.), and assumed it was simply a matter of getting roads opened up again. That's a decent reason to begin with, I suppose, but I never really even considered preventing secondary accidents from rubber neckers, gawkers, and folks just generally not paying attention.

[@cindykeller9668]

As safety as you are, I’m surprised you let Pop stand right next to that bundle when you lifted.

[@gsettlemyre]

Looked like “Pop” was standing more towards the cab of the truck...out of harms way.

[@warrenmichael918]

Pops been around this stuff a long time as well as Ron so im sure they are pretty good at looking at situations and knowing when things are about to start going haywire and when things are safe enough to get a little closer than the non professionals would feel comfortable doing...

[@bryanthegamer4798]

I was surprised too, but my guess is he was further away, forward or back, than it looked

[@brianlarkin2677]

Looked liked he was ahead of the bundle more so next to the sleeper out of the way if it broken loose. I thought the same initially.

[@melvoid01]

You ever manage to tell your pappy that you know better than him?...good luck with that one. might wanna get some ice for that bruise tho.

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Wow, what a dramatic recovery. Your dad was right in the mix of things. Another great recovery. This hits home to y 11 years as a flatbed driver. Over the years I had hauled some wood but mainly steel. The entire load was now tuck & groove. It will have to be totally unload to straighten it out with lots of hard work & man hours.

[@dianaellul9345]

I just can't fathom the mentality of "Brake-Checkers". They put themselves (no great loss), the truckies and other road users at risk of injury or death. We can all imagine the carnage if a semi jack-knifes and cleans up a school bus coming in the opposite direction.

[@davidpowell3347]

There was a video on here somewhere of a brake checker almost causing a school bus to overturn! In the times I have been brake checked (was able to avoid contact) I had not tailgated or done anything to provoke the behavior. It's just a nasty thing some people do as malicious mischief,thinking they can get away with it,much like vandalizing property when no one is looking. (Unless there is a hidden camera!) There are even people who would set fire to a stable with horses inside!

[@ngtflyer]

Glad all were safe and you got the job done! Also thanks for the bonus unload footage at the end. :) You are possibly the safest tow/recovery operator I've ever seen. I see so many flatbeds with no securement.. just vehicle on the bed with the winch cable hooked to it going down the highway, or cars just sitting on the forks with no strap or chains. Keep up the good work, thanks for posting these videos. May 2021 be a good safe happy healthy new year for all!

[@zalmaflash]

Rough sawn Oak. Very heavy and should have been secured more securely when the trailer was loaded. Driver was lucky. Good job Ron. Happy New Year everyone.

[@wim0104]

I hope they learn from their broken straps... this wasn't even a crash.

[@raifsevrence]

@@wilburshuman Green lumber is heavy stuff. There is a fair bit of inertia holding it in place, but once that is overcome, it's not going to stop easily. There is no securement technique or technology that will keep a load like that in place under extreme deceleration or acceleration.

[@ceemosp]

@@wilburshuman that's why they need to be bundled with metal bands and THEN those have to be tied down using straps! If you place the bundles on anti slip mats and use head lashing on the first bundle a situation like this wouldn't have happened. There is a reason why in Europe a trailer like this one is not permitted for these kinds of loads. They need to be equipped with front wall/bulwark that can hold 80% of the weight. Additionally any load needs to be secured in such a way that it cannot come lose during the normal operation of the vehicle - which includes sudden evasive maneuvers and emergency braking. I can not imagine that the legislation is vastly different in the US!... and before you go that route... I have been driving big rigs since1986... anything from tankers to oversized loads ;)

[@davidmspinelli8951]

Coulda called this one Jenga! Be safe and healthy in 2021 Midwest crew!

[@whitef250powerstroke]

I love Ron's dad's attitude of "let's get it done". Sounds alot like my dad

[@n1bsbri]

I've noticed it in a few videos that Dad is a safety hazard. He also should have been wearing a hardhat in the lift zone. Also move the traffic control truck up to block the safety clearance on the right side of the disabled truck.

[@DavesFitLife]

I'm a doubles truck driver in NYS. I've never seen one of these videos. Quite amazing. You did a great job.

[@bldia1965]

Picking the loose lumber is like using a fork to dip water.

[@23Josilee]

When involved in an emergency situation, it's always a considerable relief to hear that siren in the distance headed your way. IMHO.

[@Peter-V_00]

...................and that's why I would never run without the headboard when using a flatbed, I'll never understand the compulsion to leave the headboard off, especially when hauling lumber or pipe.

[@garand70]

Because it probably costs extra and is extra non-paying weight. A decision likely made by someone who doesn't sit behind a wheel. I wouldn't wand to pull a flat bed without one, especially after seeing some of these videos.

[@kelvintorrence5994]

I run flatbeds and mine has no bulkhead.butt I got a headache rack on my truck.i haul lots of pipe ever say and I don't trust steel coils or pipe. And i believe they the d.o.t. changed that rule a couple years ago about headache racks and bulkhead they company s don't have to use them if they don't want to now.

[@JackMacLupus]

Same here. I actually hate trailers without a headboard. And if i see it right, this trailer actually had a headboard. It was just pushed off the trailer and into the cabin as the load moved.

[@donniebrown2896]

14:53

[@nathanharrison2]

my dad as a rule, never has a trailer without one built into it. cant break anything if it has no momentum while pressed against the front of the trailer to begin with

[@BGC903]

I love this channel! Randomly came across it one day and now I have tow straps, endless loops in my toolbox and a general understanding of how to tow something 😂 Thanks for the quality content! Who needs Netflix (gross) or Amazon Prime when you can watch the Rotator in action!

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Great video again, Ron. Totally wrong for anyone to 'brake test' another vehicle, especially a loaded truck; but, there is something that I must say to you, Ron. I will never, as long as I live, understand why trailers run around the States with no head-board on them. It would not be allowed in England-all trailers over here have head-boards, and nearly all loads are well sheeted and chained down properly. He had sheets and chains, I believe, but for whatever reason, didn't use them-just asking for trouble. This caused you to put your life at risk to save him. Not fair on you; but well done, Sir; and happy new year to you and your family and crew.

[@heyinway]

DOT saw fit to quit requiring them years ago when they instituted new securement rules. Poor decision on their part. Poor decision on open equipment owners not to have them in use anyhow. Their design is last line of defense to save cab occupants lives, in worse case scenario, by preventing back of cab penetration and pushing cab off frame rails. I've seen that happen. Also saw a rollover where the headache rack kept the rear part of the sleeper roof from being crushed.

[@donniebrown2896]

14:53

[@Harry-zz2oh]

I believe the driver did have a "head-board" but here in the US it's called a "headache rack" You can see it early on; it was bent to heck and probably saved the driver's life. I've seen a lot of trailers equipped with the headache rack when they are used to carry pipe, which will save lives.

[@jerrycoatney6474]

@@heyinway I always worried more about a jackknife than a load shift. I know how to chain a load but a flatbed with a well chained load will cut right through a cab with no headache rack in a jackknife. Besides where are ya gonna hang all your chains and boomers. I served my time before nylon straps and ratchet boomers.

[@edwardcartwright8658]

Great job by Midwest and crew glad to know that no one was injured like the way you started 2021 with bang looking forward to new videos as always God bless

[@jameshunsinger9293]

I love seeing your Dad on jobs, not only the knowledge he brings but you can tell he still loves doing the job.

[@curtw6317]

Watching your videos I learned a lot and it inspired me to become a light duty to medium duty rollback operator for a small company in my town. Thank you for what you do

[@stephenpeterson7479]

That was some fine work. Made me nervous just watching.

[@sactwinzbeatz3357]

I like the simple fact that you tell the viewers you have put side time to do the proper training. It’s goes a long way

[@glennbalent5153]

Excellent content Ron! Thanks for all your hard work and taking us along for the ride! Happy New Year 🎉

[@eptyr12]

I love hearing you work a problem out loud to come up with the best outcome.

[@faerieSAALE]

Those Pete Rotator Rigs are magnificent machines. God Bless you Ron and all who work for and with you.

[@CovBert]

I dont know what it is but there something enjoying about watching you and your dad work together

[@tahanneloc10]

Happy new year! Been a little while since I’ve had time to enjoy one of your videos. Love the additional siren!

[@rayives7758]

Need to upgrade that little Whelen box to something with powercall. That with the Federal would be a real road clearer.

[@DankDadReviews]

It was a pleasure to watch a real professional at work. You run a tight ship when it comes to the site. You do a great job at taking charge and a keen eye for other’s safety. I knew Kenny would be alright. 😂

[@SuperChevelle88]

Love watching code 3 responses!

[@darvilarge5503]

That was a cool show!! I will watch this program again!! Stay safe!! Thank you ❤️

[@larrysager8173]

Great job Ron.May God bless you and your crew with a safe and happy New Year.

[@nannettemueller5672]

I appreciate what you do! My father would be proud of the way towing is going today. As a volunteer firefighter and the owner of a towing business back in the 70's and early 80's, he was going out to learn more, contributing to the purchase of the fire department's 1st 'Jaws of Life' as well as the first in the area to own and use a truck that could haul semi's.

[@widgetsmom1946]

Happy New Year Ron to you, your family and awesome team! My heart goes out to the driver of the truck. He's trying to make a living and that's dang hard work and some immature person comes along and risks not only the truck drivers life but his and others around. I hope he had a gopro so he can hopefully get that cars info! Praying for the driver and his doggie and that his truck gets fixed. Prayers you and yours too Ron.

[@darrellrousu1390]

I love the respect u have for your dad I know its hard when u work together but that shows your Christian values god bless u both

[@gac914]

One of the sketchier things I've seen you guys have to do!! Glad everyone was safe! Happy New Year, Ron, to you, your crew, and your family! 👍👍👍

[@Bus4025]

Ron Pratt, I appreciate you keeping your channel clean and referencing God. I applaude you. Job well done, keep up the good work!

[@danyoung5346]

I just hope the person who brake checked him got cuffed and stuffed!! Glad the driver and everyone were ok..

[@JackMacLupus]

Might sound hard, but people who "brake-check" a semi actually DESERVE to get their rear crushed.

[@KJ6EAD]

Hopefully the truck driver was running a dash camera. @Ron Pratt?

[@Mercmad]

Thats why most in my Country have dash cams. The amount of cut offs and brake checks is madness with idiots not realising a loaded Semi trailer is 40 plus tons load weight and that mass requires a lot of room to stop in .

[@musicalatv]

@@KJ6EAD the driver has a dash cam and the break checker was cought. The driver of the semi commented on the comments.

[@jerryeastman170]

It matters very little. Like texting, I see it many times a day. The penalties are way too small

[@fallingfloor6924]

After working white collar retail it's so refreshing and a little envious to see competent men working together. All familiar with the process and the equipment. No one sitting on their hands thinking "not my problem or not my job" everyone doing something useful.

[@13BGunBunny]

Teamwork is the best work and you have an outstanding crew. Stay safe and God bless. :-)

[@patriotrooster2480]

I bet Mr Pratt is one heck of a guy to work for. The way he interacts with people explains things to not only us viewers but to his employees is awesome. Not many employers like him out there.

[@NOTINTERCEPTER01]

Happy new year @ronpratt I hope every one is safe and well from the UK.

[@Harry-zz2oh]

I love the sound of your "special" siren! It does the job very well.

[@edstuff1198]

I lived in Germany for 11 years. If this would have happened there, they would have shut down that side of the autobahn completely until everything was cleared. I have sat on the highway for up to 3-4 hours waiting for them to clear far less complex accidents than this one. And they aren't in any hurry, they work very slowly without any sense of urgency except for treating any injured people of course. If there is a fatality they wait for an undertaker, however long it takes. I can see the German view that it's just safer and easier to shut down the traffic completely to ensure the safety of the emergency response personnel. If they inconvenience a few thousand people in the process, their attitude is 'oh well'. Having said that, I would have felt more comfortable with shutting down the traffic while you were picking up that load. One little shift could have caused a big problem, 10 minutes of stopping the traffic wouldn't have been so bad. When I was in EMT training they always emphasized the first thing was to make sure the scene was secure. You never want to create more problems than you already have, as you well know.

[@wssides]

British Columbia Canada is the same. Plus the accident investigators have to do their thing and they may need 3 hours just to reach the scene because of distance. So 6- 8 hour shutdowns on a holiday weekend with no viable alternative route are all too common. Very hard on young children and their mothers.

[@stewieatb]

Hey Ron, this is the first of your videos I've seen. I work in the highway maintenance industry in the UK. Firstly, you have my utmost respect running that rig single crewed on codes (what we in the UK would call blues and twos) - recovery vehicles do not get blue lights and sirens here in the UK, but I have a few friends and colleagues who drive fire engines and running something that size on their own would scare them shitless. Secondly, I absolutely love the quality of your equipment. I've not really seen a high-end US truck rotator in action in such detail before, but I think the bit that blew my mind was watching the turret on the crane actually slide along the bed of the machine, I didn't know that was possible. I also love the arrow board on the Pete rollback, never seen that before. Stay safe, Stewie

[@poker_18rs92]

Great job, Ron & happy new year, sir.

[@shacoclone3299]

6:55 Love that rapid shifting action! So satisfying watching you row through those gears

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

Having an extra pair of hands that know what they're doing with access to a set of turret mounted heavy-duty winches is always a good thing just in case you ever need to peel a car like an orange...

[@jaredstrehlein5605]

Stressful, dangerous job, and the Midwest crew made it look easy. Good work. Thank you filming what you guys do.

[@davidchapin8297]

Happy New Year Ron and to all the Midwest Towing Family

[@123holsey123]

Love the new added comments in writing safer then talking while driving and adds good content while your concentration is needed elsewhere. Wishing you your family and the whole crew a happy and safe new year’s.

[@KnightRanger38]

Happy New Years! I would like a video showing some of that cross training.

[@KnightRanger38]

First time this year I clicked on a video with 0 views :) By the time it was done, there was nearly 4600 views, close to 660 likes.

[@jaquigreenlees]

There are a couple in the video list.

[@mikeL5183]

Check through his videos, he's posted some...

[@rick4adk]

If you go back through his earlier videos he's posted some of them.

[@KJ6EAD]

There is at least one as I recall.

[@gregorynagy8500]

Glad to hear,nobody was hurt. Thank you for your service!! G

[@Newberntrains]

Glad the driver is safe and no doubt that rack did save the driver that’s just fiberglass and sheet metal 7,000lbs wood spears will go that that like tin foil

[@brianguldhammermikkelsen7373]

I have tried whit 30 ton steelprofiles the trailer fell of the stool

[@freednighthawk]

Wouldn't have been just 7k. The second bundle had broken loose and was following the first.

[@SOAxZIPPER]

Ain't no sheet metal protecting us cascadia drivers unless you mean the headache rack.

[@raifsevrence]

@@freednighthawk There was a total of 4 bundles shifting forward. A full load of green lumber consists of 8 individual bundles of the size seen in this video. That's enough weight to max out the 80,000lbs allowed for the truck. It's closer to 20,000lbs moving in unison.

[@tnjbadboy000]

I hate when I come across a good channel like this .Now I have to sit here and watch every video on the channel.

[@jimginn7163]

Happy New Year to you and the family, stay safe sir

[@1970Novass]

You are an extremely courteous person, you seem to have the patience of Job! Someday when I get rich, I would love to come visit and see your operation. I am now 75 and have done a pretty good job of staying poor, but if the Lord wants me to visit Missouri, I will visit!! God bless you, your crew, and your family!

[@MS3DALE]

Be nice if the guy had a dash cam and got the drivers plate number.

[@freednighthawk]

Right? Nowadays it's almost a requirement to have a cam, whether you're a trucker or just a normal driver. Having one can save your ass in court.

[@garybaris139]

He did and they got the driver. See the comment. Now let's hope the driver sits for a while.

[@vegascorbin]

He did. Ron pinned a comment from the driver early today (1-6-21)

[@marcryvon]

Man, that's one truck you have there. Most impressive. As your job too. Highly professionnal.

[@aberdeenbelfry316]

I always preferred to have a headboard on trailers I’d haul.

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Would be nicer if you had one that remained attached to the trailer unlike the one here.

[@dwightarnold6980]

Aberdeen! BOTH TRACTOR AND TRAILER IS EVEN BETTER,!

[@funnyfarm5555]

The problem with a headboard on a trailer in that area is that a lot of steel is hauled and headboard would be in the way as some steel or loads longer than the trailer.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Yes as a pipe hauler i agree. But brick boards on the front and cross straping should help if no bulkhead on the trailer.

[@GhostDrummer]

Ron, you and your team make this look so easy; but I know its all from years of experience, training, equipment, and teamwork (with your crew, LE, and first responders). Great job!!!!

[@chryslersebring69]

Greetings from England. Why in America do you not have solid high headboards on flat trailers ?

[@stagetransport]

I have that question too , would like an answer to it . Flatbed driver in holland .

[@johnpinckney4979]

Perhaps discouraged by the government because of fuel consumption.

[@jamesdarcy3902]

lower weight limits than in Europe

[@andrewdavidson6495]

good thing about you including the driving is that it is refreshing to see someone check their mirrors on a regular basis. Its amazing how many sem to not do that basic requirement when driving.

[@chriswells1327]

When did it become nessary for a wrecker to use siren

[@ottokiehl5413]

When the Police tell him to. It was addressed in the video.

[@charleshill9401]

just noticed this vid, glad no one was hurt. some drivers just never learn big rigs need more space and they need to keep a greater distance just so teh truck driver can see you. As always, keep up the great work and only the best of luck in all things.

[@jdiet-z4734]

There was a load in Kansas City that plywood shifted. There was no headache rack and it went into the cab and killed the driver.

[@gorillaau]

Ouch. No legal requirement for headache racks either, right?

[@timgladish8521]

My first Video to watch in 2021. Thank you Ron and your team. I'm in Warrensburg Mo. covered in Ice as I type this. Love your Code 3 responses. I'm starting to see more and more Trucks Running Red and Blues. Thank you Missouri for allowing This. And your Emergency Response that is requested. You use the best equipment and safety. But I must say pops made me feel uneasy walking around the lumber. Stay safe and have a Great 2021.