SCHNEIDER SLIDER!!! FIFTH WHEEL FAIL??

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!!! I hope my viewers are enjoying the new 4K videos!!! Today, I take our flagship Peterbilt 389-X, Miller Industries, Century 1150R heavy rotator towing and recovery unit #11 to assist a customer who is having a little trouble with their fifth wheel. When the driver pulls away after performing his tug test, the trailer drops off the truck during the turn. Thankfully, it was at slow speed. Containers are always trouble for towing and recovery companies and this one proves to be no different. There is a reason they are called "wrecker killers". None of that here, though and no injuries. Just a slight little leaning problem to solve. I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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[@shirleyannconfer9651]

When my mom and her second husband were driving from Utah to Pennsylvania about 35 years ago, their vehicle died in the middle of nowhere. A Schneider driver stopped and then gave them a ride to the nearest garage, and made sure they were getting help before he left. I’ve thanked every Schneider driver who has crossed my path ever since.

[@jamescwhitfield]

You are a good teacher

[@omarjohnson3411]

Passed by Miller Industries on my way home from Maryland. Multi Multi millions of equipment visible from highway!

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

42:12 For those wondering, the yellow wheeled stand to the left of the trailer Ron is walking towards is a nose support stand that keeps a trailer in dock from falling forwards when being loaded by large, extremely heavy forklifts...

[@code3responsevideos872]

I’ve seen 28ft pups tipped.

[@kw900lkevin]

NEVER trust a tug check ALWAYS look at.the jaw’s with a flash light

[@BenKlassen1]

Exactly. Hopefully this driver learns from this.

[@wildbill5126]

Always every time.

[@shaneharrison4775]

That's right over my years otr driving I've had a few that wouldn't trip when the went full back in the catch, and some that wouldn't release too among the best were the oe brockway fifth wheels just had to maintain them. The cheaper pressed metal ones seemed to have more issues before I decided to become more local. And dropped to a B license

[@steves9915]

Nice lift Ron.

[@Truck_person]

Still, can’t blame the driver he did do everything right

[@davidjones8680]

I like it when we see you do these jobs on your own Ron, your 100% total focus and concentration for the task in hand is a real joy to watch. Keep up the great work. David in the UK.

[@howardjacobs1325]

First time I saw you channel like the way you do things I like your rig and yeah I figured lifting differently too but your voice was a good on nice video enjoyed the content sharp wrecker thanks Ron

[@spexs9118]

Ron, as always, I appreciate your manners and professionalism. I am a supervisor and try to keep it as PG as possible. But, compared to you and your team, I fall short. Stay safe and great work.

[@2ftrmike]

Good morning Ron. Thank you for your continued interesting and educational videos. Have a great weekend

[@tundramanq]

Ron, your etiquette finger hanging out makes these the most classy recoveries I have seen. Good for at least a chuckle every time.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

High hitches are common in the container world. Schneider has a pretty good set up on their container trucks. They cut the framehorns back to the last x member and mount the mudflap brackets at 45°. This allows them To set the 5th wheel forward so the steer axle can get 12000 on it And keeps frame strikes down on the chassis. I'd love to do that to my truck. Boss won't let me.

[@memyself7419]

It's about more than just weight. It's also about limiting drag to save fuel.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

@@memyself7419 yep. I'm a "can hauler" as well. My specialty is 20' iso tanks boxes and permitted overweights. on 40' tri axle chassis. Nothing about what I do is aerodynamic I'm ecstatic when I can get 6 mpg. Schneider bobbed rear end and a JB HUNT neck 40' tandem chassis Set up tanker spec light is a dream of mine. 51' 5 axle bridge.

[@libby5335]

Very well done, Ron. We are always amazed at how quickly you can assess the situation and come up with a solution. Have a good day and God bless!

[@bigchevy350boy]

Hasn't been a job he hasn't figured out! Definitely makes it interesting to watch 💪

[@ZayCandelario]

​@@bigchevy350boy🎉😚🫣😏

[@burtoncummins8970]

Good morning Ron hope everything is going well. Prayers for your family and all your employees and family. Have a blessed weekend and stay safe

[@duffross4252]

Good job Ron , shows that there is alot of different ways to rig a container on a trailer . In the tow truck I drove , we put our different length slings and straps in their own bags . The bags had what they were and lengths wrote on them . Made it alot easier to just get the bag out , with what I needed . Also made the tool boxs look neater . Hopefully it may help you if you hadn't thought of it or considered it previously

[@terrynagle7410]

I always check my jaws. I had a trailer fall off the 5th wheel in the yard. I got the shop guys to see the jaws where still locked. They helped me get it up. Then they turn that big nut in the front. No more lost trailers. Get your 5th checked for play.

[@Bluelinechevy82]

Good morning Ron and everyone.

[@jim2757-w8m]

I’ve seen this so often, the drive attempts to couple too low, the king pin slides over the 5th wheel plate and drops over the front edge of the plate, he then does a tug test and it feels solid, as soon as he turns, the king pin slides around the plate and off comes the trailer. You will always find a shiny score mark on the 5th wheel plate where the king pin has been dragged across the plate. 🇺🇸🇬🇧👍

[@Towtruck_Dustin]

16:17 it’s amazing how you can do something safe, and complete it successfully, and people on the internet will still tell you you did it wrong. Lol Good job Ron!

[@code3responsevideos872]

Yea but you assume it was open after the high hook. I’m betting the high hook closed the fifth wheel

[@GrandpaDan51]

Great job Ron. My last job I had before I retired Was driving a yard dog it was nice not having to round the dollies up and down just step out the back door and hook-up the brake lines and get back in and release them and raise the fifth-wheel and take off. Put it were you needed it and put it down unhook and you was done with that one. The only time I had any problems was when someone dropped a trialer and we got some snow and it made it set to low for me to get under it. But we had big Forklift and most of the time if the guy that drove it could get beside it he could lift it up so I could get under it. God bless you. Dan 🇺🇸

[@booneshine3585]

Congrats on 500k subscribers. 🎉

[@MattyMatt80]

Watching you work Mr. Ron Pratt. Is like watching a piece of Art. You treat every job with such professionalism, Precision and patience. Its very great to see as a tow recovery operator myself in Beautiful upstate New York. As always great recovery! I always tell the drivers I encounter to check with a flash light then perform the tug test. I’ve recovered a fed ex frieght trailer and tractor that had a similar situation. Job well done Sir!

[@craigpridemore7566]

When you were pulling out rigging I noticed that you checked the weight limit on the straps, even though I'll bet you've got it all memorized. Good professionalism.

[@Underscore11]

Based on what I've seen / with some inferences, Ron seems to have 4 different infinite loop "models", 2 different strengths (which seem to be denoted by color, I know the chains have a similar system), and 2 lengths (8' and 20'). In other videos Ron's reading the labels aloud to check the lengths, so there doesn't seem to be an easy way to check the length at a glance when they're all in a pile in the box (obviously it's immediately apparent if he took them out of the box, but that'd take longer).

[@agentcrm]

@@Underscore11 Straps have either different colours or a different number of stitching lines on them to denote their weight capacities.

[@robertcrossley9803]

Everyone's an armchair critic. Your equipment, you're truck, you're job and your responsibility I think the way you did the job and use of equipment was great. Great video. Thanks for taking the time. He did it his way

[@gorillaau]

Plenty of these armchair critics probably haven't worked in the industry. Also could be jealousy from a rollback operator.

[@mikerowley464]

If everyone did it the same way, it would be boring The best way is the safest way to get the job done. Great video Ron.

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Interesting problem, Ron. You and your "baby" did well. Stay safe out there!!

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

I always enjoy watching your problem solving skills in action. I see the finger is still wrapped. It would probably heal faster if you didn't use it😉 Thank you for sharing another interesting video. Please stay safe, and God bless.

[@bd2622]

Schneider slider! Always loved the names you come up with for titles !

[@golfaddict5276]

"More than one way to skin a cat"! Love how you are lifting from the bottom right next to the sign that says "TOP LIFT ONLY". 🤣 Thanks for the video.

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

An interesting turn of events. Glad everyone was OK. It could be driver error or equipment failure either way the trailer didn't stay where it was supposed to & Ron you did it the best way you knew how sir good work.

[@bryanfoy1288]

Good work, Ron. It might take a while because you’re so safety minded but you and your truck get it done and that’s a good thing being safety minded.

[@sherrygantt2158]

Enjoyed the video. Driver was super nice. Other guy was right there with paper work. Glad it was a successful job for you. Have a nice day. May God bless you, your family and your business.

[@user-mg4yw9yc7l]

Yes Sherry I agree on all points. I also enjoyed in the first few moments, when the kid asked "what are you thinking" and then traced the hookup of the lift lines and followed the procedure. I do hope this is mechanical failure, he seemed like a good and sharp lad, either way he learned a lot. 从 m

[@Gaunt596]

Hmm. not to speculate too much, or call the driver a liar there, but that nice curved path in the grease seems to indicate that the trailer was sitting on top of the 5th wheel when it fell off the side. Mistakes happen though, just part of being human.

[@-ray-h]

Good job Ron...! Multiple way to get to ten...! 👍👍Always glad to see a nice safe location to work in... !

[@bevakathedementedraccoon]

Random funny story for ya Ron... Last weekend I needed to buy myself a ladder to finish decorating the bedroom, so off i went to the DIY shop.. i asked one of the shop assistants where the "short ladies helpers" were.. he replied "you must watch Ron too" lmao. worlds a small place sometimes i guess.. what are the odds? had to share!!

[@JamesTurner-vy2ul]

Good afternoon Ron hope u & ur family/crew has a great day! Stay safe out there. Much love

[@janeweldon8874]

Stay safe out there Ron!

[@saskiavanwijk6976]

8°😂😂, love your channel and the diversity of your job. Much love from The Netherlands.

[@Random_Ritchie]

I miss the driving portions. Stay safe Ron and crew!

[@robertboettinger4102]

Another awesome job Ron you are a hard worker Excellent job

[@larrytengwall5989]

Don't worry what others say, they weren't yhere doing the left, you were! & you did a great job!

[@cherrydowns7745]

The wonder man with his wonder truck makes it safe again! Fun to watch!

[@golfer963]

Good morning, Ron. That is one dry fifth wheel. I bet there is nothing wrong with it. Driver error only

[@hilmaallen1302]

What Beautiful cloud formations at the end of the day.

[@tonyforrest6564]

I pick up loads out of that p&g all the time! Awesome video!!

[@jerrysadventures8952]

Always a pleasure watching you

[@danielpullum1907]

Yep, I heard the high RPM. You are amazing Good Sir.

[@pattucker612]

Another great video. Thank you Ron keep up the good work.

[@bradolsen8629]

You see folks, he teach those pictures for his scrapbooks Ron is still a kid at heart

[@warrenmills5081]

I'm glad no one got hurt 😊😊

[@brianmckenna3440]

Another great job Ron mate you're the man

[@m9ovich785]

Much thanks Ron. Mike M.

[@shaikan7sar463]

Good videos your good job

[@eddieMurphy11111]

I have seen that king pin break off then the unit pulled away and the trailer dropped to the floor ,thanks for the video

[@jerrygosnell8633]

That's right teamwork makes the dream work Ron

[@jamescwhitfield]

God bless you and your family😊

[@jamessievers3899]

Smart idea!

[@erhardbaehni1832]

Schneider sure uses nice wheel covers

[@crazybobc1]

The mark on the fifth wheel explains it.

[@ignaciotravieso7484]

Thanks you for the video ,Nice job .

[@richardmcnaughton5837]

Good afternoon Ron It's unlike you to leave your ends on the spreader bar and how your finger doing

[@squelchstuff]

I noticed that too. The spreader bar also looks to still be partially rigged with a strap too. At a guess, this job came immediately after the non-container - container lift from last week's video.

[@911Dox]

Hey Ron, have you seen the newer Pete with an upgraded rotator which has dual steering axles up front and a triple set of duals in the rear? From what I can tell it packs a bigger powerplant under the hood, a higher lifting capacity, has more storage and is 1 heck of a beast. It would be the perfect semi-retirement present you can buy yourself while the younger generation is still cutting their teeth on your 2015 model. It would be a great father-son combination at any scene. If you haven't seen it yet; I can share the KZbin link with you. I do not want to post another persons video link on your site, it feel it would be improper for me to do so, without your knowledge or permission ahead of time. Speed Safely.👷👨‍🔧

[@jerrycoatney6474]

Miller makes a 100 ton version that youmay be talking about. I believe even the 70 ton has two steer axels now.

[@gang22BHveteranojj]

LINDO TRABALHO.....OBRIGADO POR COMPARTILHAR.......

[@SeanLynchXY]

👍Good job Ron, thanks for sharing. :)

[@brucemartini2288]

One time I hooked up to a trailer that the bolt for landing gear handle was missing. thankfully my BIC pen fit, and held up to raise landing gear! ALL drivers should carry the pins with the clasp on it

[@shanemadden1907]

If I ever end up around your way Ron, my oldest would love to see tator up close. Considering that you’d have time and would allow my 8yo to see your facility. All he talks about is “I want to be a tow operator like Ron”. He knows all the specs of the rotator. And he loves rigging. I bet if you were able to simulate a roll over he could tell you almost exactly how you would rig it up without you giving him any hints/clues. God Bless.

[@I_am_Allan]

Trailer says "TOP LIFT ONLY" ... Ron says "forget that!" 😛

[@kb1kos]

"Many ways to reach 10," but I think that was the simplest, safest and most reliable way.

[@rickweissmann7101]

Another great video Ron. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@PeggyAldridge]

Very interesting I never knew this could happen wow!!everytime this old woman watches something new to see and learn love your videos👍

[@wukilla8ee]

I had a high hook the 1st week i was out here on my own. I did a 37 point turn to get the angle of the truck enough where i was able to get kingpin to clear the skid plate. It was diffiicult with no damage but i sure did learn a lesson.

[@bugsbunny1895]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@Sv5YpWTwd9otTA4So83f]

Beautiful to watch you work.

[@jakeschisler7525]

I knew a guy that drove for Yellow and was driving through a neighborhood with his truck for a delivery and he said he noticed the power company was working on the overhead lines. As he turned the corner his trailer caught the power lines and they started popping off the rooftops until they got him to stop. He told me that was the first time that had ever happened. It spooks me when you park your truck so close to an object when you lift but I also know it's better to do that for balance with a weight load.

[@Rocketboy991]

Back in the 80 s one of the company trucks we worked on ripped the cable from a neighborhood bar just hours before Monday Night Football

[@Eastboundndown80]

​@@Rocketboy991 ooof bet they weren't happy

[@chris76-01]

​@@Rocketboy991lol. Cable TV wire is easy to fix.

[@gordenmacalik7436]

Ron How is your finger. I noticed you are still favoring it on the trailer lift. Hope it is doing better and Go Bless.

[@ifradtarvez578]

I love your vids! Keep up the great work! Love the channel!

[@kelvinwarburton2558]

Another great Job Ron

[@grimreaper6557]

Awesome lift surprised you didn't bring a helper 😊😊😊😊

[@n4gix]

Your finger hasn't healed yet, or is this just another "old job?" God Bless Ron, and stay safe!

[@justintarvid]

Looking like another excellent job Ron!

[@leeroybodecker5025]

Awesome job

[@22jeepmojave75]

Always do visual check and tug check. This happened to me before.

[@angelina20161]

Another fabulous job done. Great Job Ron!!

[@Denis-tu1pd]

In my opinion we should not critique you because we are not there even if we did your type of work. You are very professional in your work and have pride and hart in your work another awesome video. Denis from Santa Rosa CA

[@normanlee5003]

My dad used to move trailers at Colgate Palmolive in jeffersonville Indiana with the pups

[@jerrypin6740]

thank you for sharing with us God Bless have a Blessed day.

[@THEPATHFINDER41]

Enjoyed the video Ron! keep them coming and I will keep watching.

[@bobbykennedy4274]

Good Morning Ron and Crew this could have been a SWIFT run lol hope all have a great and safe day working , ps I drove for them back in the late 70s

[@BFT88]

Wonderful job Ron

[@dinglbob5438]

Hey Ron, do you think the boom cam will make an appearance anytime soon? Appreciate customers come first of course so it may not be practicable to get set up. Enjoying your videos from this side of the pond! 🇬🇧 😎👍

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Another perfect recovery! It was Eazy Peazy! Stay safe.

[@dl33tc0dr6]

Like how you made it look so easy to get your line around to the far side. They say top load only for a reason which I know nothing about but you obviously know the equipment far better than I do.

[@18robsmith]

It's all down to the way the container is constructed - when lifting the container on its own the lower points are not stressed for lifting only holding. Ron was using the 5th wheel "pad" to take the load.

[@magintysmaw]

Nice job Ron.

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video, always enjoy the ride along on your adventures, No trafficor ARC chances here

[@Grandpa_Stinky]

I like that you thought about using the under reach first. I had this thing happen when I was a spotter. We used the spotter to ease under and lift it. We successfully lifted it, cranked the dolly's down and the original carrier was able to back up underneath it and hook back up. He didnt have a bad 5th wheel, just missed the hook up.

[@rigo7595]

I watching your videos and I have my bells on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos and 👍

[@sharonlockhart5960]

I have done a high hook and I had to crank on granny speed till I got the king pin high enough to clear then crank back down. Got my heart rate up that day.

[@larrymercer3448]

Awesome as always! I really enjoy your videos

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up the good work love watching you on KZbin god bless

[@retired0307]

Very clean looking lot!!

[@Stuart_Johnson_Solutions]

Nice to have a standard Ron video again :)

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota