Movin' On Up ^^^ School Bus Tow ^ Training Mike in His Next Step ^^

Mike is Moving On Up... Got his Class A CDL permit, so now it's time to train him on the larger towing units. Mike is already good at towing and recovery and has an excellent gift for this, so moving on up shouldn't be difficult for him. Today we start with a simple school bus tow using our 2015 Peterbilt 337 with a Miller Industries Century 4024, 20 ton towing & recovery unit #10. Watch to see how he does. Please SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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[@nbrowser]

Now this is how to train someone, nice calm and clear direction without sounding like the trainee is being ordered around. Ron, this style of teaching is so nice to see sir.

[@robertsabella7298]

Ron, you are such a kind person.I have never seen you angry or upset at anyone.You have a great demeanor so teaching someone in a calm voice makes the student understand better than yelling at him or her.

[@TheFavess]

i like training people the same way you do. if i do everything and you watch you will never learn. sit back and let them do it, let them get stuck and then help them. best way to learn

[@kens.3729]

If Ron’s conducting on the job training, can you Imagine the Kindness he teaches his employees?👍

[@ethanchen5477]

I would love to be able to be taught by Ron

[@lucylu7389]

I've always liked Mike. He's a friendly man and a very hard worker. I'd have stage fright doing something new in front of a camera. I hope it doesn't"t make him nervous. You are a patient, encouraging teacher. I knew you would be. You're a smart, kind man. Mike couldn't have a better teacher. God bless all of you.

[@justina249]

Your exactly right. The best way to learn is to do it yourself even with coaching. Cause someone can tell me something a hundred times and I won't understand it unless I'm going through the motions myself then I catch on

[@doelke9542]

Ron your coaching and encouraging speech really gives a positive influence

[@korvtm]

Mike is a good hard working man,seems willing to learn,blessed with a good hard working teacher.Good combination,see a bright future for him.

[@gregorywise4383]

Grinding gears as you are learning a transmission is a right a of passage. when you have a trainer like you Ron it takes all of the added stress and lessens it because you let them do it and only correct when you have to. Job well done Mike.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

You're obviously not a "super trucker" born with diesel in the veins and a shifter in the right hand! Well, I'm not either. I grew up around big trucks and I've been an owner operator for over 20 years. I still scrape a gear in my 13 speed now and then. When my trainees do it, I joke with them saying that it's ok since they're going to start making gears from rubber next year. Oh, I also can't hit every dock ever built in one shot yet lol!

[@jaha3244]

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[@rf200774]

You know what they say, can't find em grind em 🤣

[@Bobby-Love]

Mike's walking to back the truck all confident. He's like.... Ron you know I got this. He will become an excellent operator very quickly. He's always watching, looking and asking questions. Great video and training. Thx Ron and Mike.

[@valerieott1700]

Mike is a good example of diligence, Faithfulness and attentiveness! What every leader looks for in a trainee! Ron has been guiding him but he is a lot of fun to watch develop because his humility has been his best asset!

[@GaryAZwick]

Way to go Mike !!! Very good teacher !! Have Faith in yourself don't over think your test !!

[@richardkessler]

Congrats to teacher and student.Ron you always explain why you do what you do for people like me who do not know your job or procedures. Mike is a hard worker and always a benefit to the company.

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@richard ron is a very good teacher and a perfect one of course how are you doing

[@rayshutsa6690]

Mike you have what it takes to train people. You explain everything very good. I was a long hall truck driver and my instructor was like you people learn more. Thanks for making these video's enjoy them. God Bless everyone. 🇨🇦

[@brian12171]

Mike, you did an awesome job. He also has the best teacher. Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless

[@EddieTruckingAdventures]

Well done Mike. You are learning from one of the best methods possible

[@timbowhite3215]

Good Morning My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff Of Midwest Trucking & I Am Still Praying For You & All

[@dawnsdon6892]

Congrats to Mike on getting CDL. He has bettered himself and the Midwest Truck family. I also gave 3 honks on backup and I remembered walk around. You're a great teacher Ron and Mike is one of your hardest workers. Keep the videos coming. God bless and be safe out there.

[@Alimetwali4216]

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[@andreacrashe9894]

MIKE.... CONGRATULATIONS.... you done GREAT :-) :-) :-)

[@13BGunBunny]

Ron is one of the calmest instructors that I've ever seen. Thank you for another fine upload and God bless. :-)

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Congratulations Mike on getting your class A CDL permit! Ron, love how patient you are with your training of your crew! God Bless and have a good day

[@margee0227]

Ron: A good teacher like you, never yells. I like how you give options, and examples, instead of commands. Your attitude toward your student is excellent. Mike: Good job.

[@larrywilliams8010]

Mike demonstrated what happens when a good student has a good teacher. Well done to you both. And Mike, keep it up. Overcoming that millenial anti-theft device (manual trans) gets easier when you are on your own.

[@dorothyford6616]

Larry W.🤣🤣🤣 So true!!! Ive seen some of my grandchildren in action!!

[@timothygeiger437]

Yes, but even with 30 years experience, occasionally you can have a bad day😂😂lol

[@Tom_Losh]

Work a manual transmission enough and you get "muscle memory" and don't even have to think about it. Just needs some more time under his belt.

[@jaratt85]

nah that'd be a 3 on the tree.. A LOT of Japanese cars are manual transmissions and so are a lot of the European tuner cars like the 2.0T Audi/VW and Mini S/BMW etc. They know how to drive a stick but on the column throws them for a loop.. best anti-theft device now is an old school starter button.. they'd break the key before figuring out how that works.

[@scruffy6151]

Very true about overcoming the nervousness we have all been there.

[@bonniebecker3254]

My husband and I miss Mike and wish him well whereever he is and whatever he is doing.

[@jimdevilbiss9125]

Having taught for 50 years you are an excellent instructor. The old thing is tell me, show me, And then the one that always works let me do it myself with your back up. You did this extremely well. I was surprised to hear about double clutching. The first fire trucks I drove required it but haven’t done it in years. Not even on my 51 Dodge pick up truck restored.

[@CrossAnchors]

I had an Old Timer boss many years ago, and when you were learning something for the first time from him, he would always say the same thing, 'there's the right way to do things, and there's a wrong way of doing things, but, as long as you do it the way I want it done, you'll never go wrong', he really was a great Old Timer to work for, he always appreciated it if we put the effort in, in whatever we were doing, and when we were all forced to leave when the place shut down, it was a real sad day for everyone

[@timothygeiger437]

Honestly, I think Mike is one your hardest working employees. Not too many videos get by without Mike on the scene helping wherever he's needed! Of course everybody works hard in the videos.

[@twowaters9186]

Could not ask for a better teacher... Amen.

[@jeffexley1004]

Great job teaching, and not making mike nervous about what he was doing, and having him think of all things on his own.good job mike..

[@TheHarold2nd]

Have enjoyed your channel and Mike has been a big part of my enjoyment. He is as hard a worker as I have ever seen. I so respect and enjoy you Ron I love that your a true professional that is always striving to better his industry. Keep up the good work.

[@franceskoontz7027]

I have enjoyed watching Mike’s confidence grow in each new video. Great teamwork!

[@jamesvallela1831]

Happy to see the hardest working member of the team moving up

[@25vrd48]

Mike will do great , he's already a great employee and doesn't mind to work . He was just nervous and on camera , job well done Ron . Great video

[@flybyairplane3528]

RON, HELLO Good morning, great to see mike has his CLASS A CDL permit, but you are also a great example for him to follow Nice tow! So I see you are getting strange weather too ! We here in NJ went to97^F a few times now in the 60s It will be raining daily except for MEMORIAL DAY ,,hoping you & family have a GREAT WEEKEND , God Bless you all, cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@paulprigge1209]

Who would’ve thought end of May I want to ask Missouri! upper 40s at night low 60s daytime and it’s too wet to get the rest of the crops in andPut hay up.

[@bradstubbings9871]

He is really doing a great job. I love the door closing method of exiting at the back of the bus. That keeps the driver from missing a child in the back of the bus. Don't laugh at me for that one, my wife was a school bus driver for 30 years. On more than one occasion a child was still on the bus. She drove the 53 footer. The high school kids were known to hide on the bus.

[@thomasschanz7783]

Good job Mike, just keep going and learning, don't put yourself down after grinding a gear or overlooking something that Ron then needs to address. Be confident because Ron has confidence in you!

[@arthenry498]

THAT was fantastic!! I have seen Mike on several jobs and it looks like you two are working from the same brain. Outstanding teamwork!! I felt sure he would be great here. He has been watching the master and Mike learns VERY well. It is a joy to see people work this well together!! Thanks for taking me along, I really enjoyed this trip. You are training a real fine operator there, he is becoming more and more of an asset!! Best to you all. God Bless!!

[@Willexx-ys9jp]

Ron you are an inspiration, I myself am a heavy recovery operator in Ohio. The way you trained this guy is awesome. Training is so important and people overlook it all the time. Keep up the good work and God bless!! Love the tater too!!

[@kevingordon7426]

Congratulations Mike.

[@GunpowderMechanical]

Mikes training is like training for all of us. Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone!

[@Efizzle]

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[@doelke9542]

Congrats Mike on the next step in your career .....

[@chrisduchardt5238]

We all grind gears! Even 20 year vets of driving miss one every now and then! Hang in there Mike! You got this!!

[@stellarproductions8888]

WOW, times must be really changing, cause when I was in school, there was only one stop sign on the buses, and there was also no such thing as stem teaching. I think if you don't have kids going to school, your going to be very confused like me, cause your not in the know of how things are done anymore with schools. I was very happy with Mike's skills and attention to detail on his first heavy tow, I thought he did great. Thank you to you as well Ron, for being such a great teacher!

[@arnoldreite1843]

I enjoy the fact that u take the time to train on the job and try to nurture all of ur employees great job and keep em coming

[@fullers1966]

One thing I noticed about Mike he has an excellent attitude all the videos he's been to seems like a guy you would want as a friend

[@looniebinn]

Teaching him what to do is almost as important as teaching why it needs done that way. He's lucky to have such a good and thorough teacher! :D

[@irishmanphill]

A BIG SHOUT OUT TO MIKE, GREAT JOB MAN,

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

It's great to see someone giving clear concise training. A great team and it shows that Mike learns a lot from you. I was taught how to drive with and without the clutch back when I was in the Royal Australian Navy as a firefighter in the '80s and we had a 3 month driving course they taught us lots of tricks and great life lessons, at the end of the day practice makes the difference.

[@davidbreman2494]

Good job Ron your the man to teach Mike the right way an what the wrong way is running a big wrecker you have to remember safety comes #1 never get in a hurry always double check everything. Good job Ron & Mike

[@robinvietor596]

i know it's an older video, was rewatching it and heard you talk about floating gears. Fun fact, in europe transmion's on semi's have a synchronised gearbox so we are required to use the clutch when shifting gears.

[@blairarthur302]

you have me trained so well I beeped the horn 3 times when backing up lololol,I know he's in the parking lot .He's gat a real good trainer with you.

[@paulprigge1209]

As a former CDL driver Farm boy and weekend warrior appreciate practicing safety.

[@charlespowers7537]

Hahaha I "toot 3 times" when backing up the car now.😄

[@tednobbe7854]

I thought the same, don’t forget the horn!

[@TowMan127]

😂 beep beep beep

[@lydiaanderson4247]

@blair how are you doing handsome

[@loosemoose9799]

Mike did a fine job and Ron is the Master Teacher. It would be a pleasure to work for and with Ron.

[@mandiwillson3595]

I drive city buses and have often been curious about the towing process. I had no idea it was so involved. Thanks for the content, i learned something new today.

[@ariedekker7350]

Training Mikke is a good thing! He is flexible and can think ahead.

[@lydiaanderson4247]

of course hun hope you doing good

[@suzanneroot6543]

Good job Mike you have a good instructor Ron . I sure enjoy watching you all it helps pass time .

[@clarehuyck5298]

Good job Mike, it was good to watch you work with the bigger truck. Ron is a good teacher.

[@greyjay9202]

For better or worse, I think automatic transmissions are going to take over the heavy truck industry. The gear-grinding will become an artifact of history. Mike did a good job, hooking up that flat nose bus. He's a hard worker, willing, and alert.

[@russellkitson4518]

Not being familiar with large vehicles I was expecting an airline hook up to release the bus brakes but obviously they have a different system. Great video again.

[@jelracer98]

Thank you Ron you seem like a great teacher and employer ,Just remember 3 blast of the air horm backing up

[@mikeford675]

You don’t have to do that...

[@tommorris5969]

Good job Mike keep it up you are learning from one of the best. Thanks Ron for all your videos. God Bless.

[@badcompany227]

Keep up the awesome work Mike. I know how nervous you were. And Ron 10/10 on improving your employees.

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Good job Mikey , soon you will be able to do that without stopping to think what's next to do , you have an awesome teacher .

[@TobbeVijlto]

Mike did real well. Have liked Mike from when I started following this channel, he does not stand around but gets right into heling and contributing. He has a great future with the more that Ron teaches him.

[@FreemanWithrow]

Mike's gonna be a good driver , He understands he has alot to learn and is taking his time but he's relaxed

[@timothygeiger437]

Yes, I remember the video you asked about😎 as soon as you pulled out of the school, I recognized the area😊 that was the video when your mechanic couldn't figure out why the truck you towed quit, & took it to your shop to continue working on it😎 you moved to the school parking lot to get off the road, your friendly sheriff drove by, saw you in the lot & stopped to remind you that the road was closing for removal of the old bridge, & helped assist you in the parking lot😊 I believe you had the rotator on that job.

[@satan2133]

I never had a trainer like Ron. Great job guy’s stay healthy and safe

[@JeffBreyer]

Ron is much like my dad was when he was training me to drive a truck. Wanted me to make all the decisions on what i was doing but always there to lend a hand if i was going wrong.

[@ahnbra]

I also agree that Mike has a good teacher or trainer in you Ron. You show others how you do it and remind them that there are other ways that are safe to do a lot of things. Men like Ron help to make good safe operators out of others who have the willingness to learn the safe or correct ways to do things.

[@starlawilson4103]

Nice to see Mike doing such a great job and moving on up. You're a good patient teacher.

[@jamesalinio5277]

Great day for Mike to get some extra training time, get him certified so you can get some extra time home, God bless be safe and watch out for motorcyclists

[@davidburns575]

Congratulations Mick ! Ron I've bin watching your show for a year now love watching. You are and have good people working for you.

[@drinternatg6391]

Good to see Mike adding to his skills. Said. before he is a hard worker. An asset to your company.

[@joescalise4653]

Good job Mike you have a great teacher. 👍

[@brianmcdaid3178]

I see you are still a fan of the retractable ratchet straps. When you first talked about those I got some for my little camper. Love them so much I went on line an found 10 footers and got some for my hot air balloonist son-in-law. He loves them. Then got some for my other son-in-law for his camper and he loves them, too. You've now got three more true believers. Thank you for the tip.

[@DallasBoricua]

Good to see Mike's progression. He is well trained by a great teacher. Hats off to you both. Be careful and stay safe my friends.

[@cmpphilip]

Good job, first day doing something new and he had 29,000 people looking over his shoulder and 140 commenting. As I saw good job.

[@Cannon1221]

I remember when I made the jump from our light duty wreckers to heavies. I was 19 running our 40 ton recovery unit. I remember those days fondly. Spent 12 years as a tow operator. I miss the work but not the unpredictable hours.

[@TacoAndy99]

I’m happy to see Mike getting his CDL! He’s got a great teacher and mentor, I have no doubt he’s going to go very far in the towing and recovery industry.

[@PatrickJDaley]

I remember my first time hooking up! Mike did a great job except with the shifting! But that is typical with beginers, I am sure he will improve quickly! He will make a fine towing and recovery driver. You are a good teacher Ron! I too was taught that the clutch is for starting and stopping!! OR to engage the pto. Thanks for another bus tow! I dont miss the transit busses! But I guess thats done with a landoll now days.

[@lockedin60]

Good Job Mike. Congratulations on getting your CDL!

[@lydiaanderson4247]

a big congratulation going out to him how are you doing

[@davidthomas1694]

Thank you, Ron, for passing knowledge to the next generations of tow operators. At my age I can truly appreciate how great a teacher you are. Keep up the great work! I look forward to your videos!

[@davidchapin8297]

Good job Mike. And yes, just as soon as he pulled out of the parking lot and headed down the street I knew exactly where you were.

[@danachappell3861]

Nice job, Mike!! Glad to see you get your permit to run the big boys, and get your training from a master. Ron, you must be proud of Mike, for getting his permit, and showing you what he has learned since he started working for you. He's learning well, and pretty well has the hang of things, and only needed a bit of guidance. Well done!! God bless, and have a wonderful weekend!!!

[@johnrtrucker]

We need to help get this channel to 1 million subs! Ron definitely deserves it! I absolutely love this channel but rarely have time to watch every video but this channel is FAR better than anything on tv!

[@georgiapatriot4575]

I'm so excited for Mike! Learning from one of the best!

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Ron you’re a good teacher, you’re patient and you let Mike do his own thing. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@mikeahs06]

I've had my class A cdl for 10 years and back then it was hard to find a company that wasn't a mega carrier to take the task of training which from experience I didn't get a of training. Glad you gave him a chance. You have the knowledge and he's taking all that in. I train all the time where i'm at and drivers find out quick that they don't like it so leave. Safety is the most important thing and he seems to be really good.

[@justinwillits9561]

Good job Mike. With a trainer like Ron, you will have your class A CDL in no time. Good luck Mike!

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Mike is Making himself more useful/Versatile by always learning.

[@towuniverse2443]

This is the best tow channel!!!

[@towmanac7056]

Mike is the man!

[@markreetz1001]

Ron in the passenger seat--not used to that! Good video. Glad to see Mike advancing in the trade.

[@leslieloughnan1461]

Mike did an awesome job. We all learned something.

[@Positive_Texan]

It's awesome to see your people moving up and bettering themselves, and seeing you teach them them. Y'all are too hot but where I'm at in Texas it's 10-15 degrees cooler than average.

[@ruelreed2719]

Excellent job, Mike!!! Practice makes perfect. I know this is not always the best thing to say but Mr. Pratt from watching your videos I see the professionalism And I hope the day that I need a tow truck That you will be the company that comes to tow me. The professionalism the courtesy it shines through.

[@ihobbs101]

So good to along for mike's training look for his passing

[@samuelspencer9194]

Nice to see you passing on the tricks of the trade have a great day and be safe

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Mike is a good guy, Ron will guide him along in a good way. Good to see Mike advancing in his career and in the company. Hope to see Mike (with his own camera soon. Congrats Mike on your CDL and training, I know you will go far with Midwest.

[@donheffernan5669]

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[@AndrewR2130]

The whole team to have cameras would be awesome to see daily lives of what its like to be a tow truck driver

[@cfisupply]

I'm kinda jealous of Mike. I want some drive time with Ron!!! I'm planning on getting my CDL class A here shortly.

[@lydiaanderson4247]

i hope all your plans come to past how are you doing hun

[@kris_shutler]

Been watching your videos for a while. I like Mike. He's not cocky when being taught

[@johnstevens4769]

Well done Mike, super job done, and a good teacher Ron, plenty of patients 🤓👍🙏 love the video's always, I'm from S. Wales in the UK. Stay safe and well everyone 🤓👍🙏

[@2011Madtrucker]

It is always nice to see someone take the time to train another. I have always loved how you talk to others. Thank you for such great videos and information. God bless you and your team.

[@tedmann498]

Nice job he's a little nervous because the boss was there awesome driver

[@Travis-vr8fc]

Hello from Johnson Towing and Recovery, Union City, Indiana. I love your patience and attention to detail during training. Two things I do differently, is with the kneeling busses or with the Cabover busses in general, is to chain the drive just to get the nose clearance to pull in and out of lots. The other thing, and it's not every time, but on older ones from the salt belt, often I will turn my forks 90° in the receivers and go for the frame. If you suck it towards you until you're against something solid, then chain to prevent the forks from sliding along the frame. This is, of course, when forking the crossbar isn't an option due to corrosion or some other eliminating circumstance.