Semi Jackknifed And Stuck! Rotator Rescue!

Hello everyone, in today's video Trent Jr responds to Palm Springs in the rotator to assist a driver who tried to turn around in some soft sand and consequently got the truck stuck and jackknifed. Watch how we handle this one!
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Q:What camera do you use?
A: I use the Go Pro Hero 7 Black Edition primarily. Often times you will see auxillary cameras in use. Those cameras include The Go Pro Hero 6, Hero, and DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
Q: How big Is your rotator?
A: It is a 50 ton Miller Industries Vulcan 950
Q: Does the carriage slide back like Ron Pratt's?
A: No, the carriage doesn't slide back due to strict weight laws in California. The sliding carriage will make the truck to heavy in CA
Q: Why do you only have 3 winches on the rotator?
A: Comes down to weight again as stated above
Q: How many trucks Does Plaza Towing have?
A: Currently more than 30
Q: Why must the driveshaft be removed to tow a vehicle?
A: When vehicles are not running the transmission is not receiving circulating lubricant. If the driveshaft is left installed, the transmission, which is not receiving lubricant, is still spinning. This allows it to get very hot which eventually will cause major damage to the transmission. Therefore, removing the driveshaft completely eliminates the transmission from spinning. Simply leaving it in neutral is not sufficient since the transmission still spins in neutral.

[@plazatowing]

Thank you for watching this video! Be sure to leave a comment on your thoughts and if you haven't hit that subscribe button please consider it! We post pretty frequently and have a wide variety of videos from equipment hauling, accidents, winchouts, VLOGs, and more! Thank you for watching and see you on the next one!

[@kevinfrias9753]

good greetings

[@freewill1114]

Your calm and professional manner is inspiring. I think it helps the driver get out of his problem, and continue on his way.

[@gordmcdonald2807]

Ha ha ha. I hooked up to one the same way once. The kid decided to call me an idiot in front of his girlfriend. I pointed out I wasn't the one stuck. He didn't like that comment. Then he wanted to try the fight intimidation tactic. Silly boy. So I unhooked and drove away knowing we were the only one big enough for the job. Two hours later I was out on another call and he was still there. Stopped on my way back. The girlfriend left him and I bumped my price up. I think in all the years I drove he was the only meatball I ever came across. Ironically his dad stopped in later and thank me for setting his son straight. I dropped the price back down.

[@truckinfam2207]

New breed of driver. Surprised he didn’t blame the tow truck driver for getting stuck. No respect. No manners. Great job TOW TRUCK DRIVER at least your professionalism showed.

[@alipkowitz]

It's still amazed me that a wrecker can pull that much weight like it's nothing. So cool to watch this.

[@turkfebruary5836]

I don’t want to pile on this guy but it really surprises me how some of these “truck drivers” get hired.

[@swamibob488]

I love watching competent people working 👍🏽

[@aguasol007lee]

The driver at least should say thank u for save his day

[@roblong5765]

This was a great video, you were very calm and took your time. Your a great employee. Good job.

[@california_rebel]

Really nice of you. You didn't complain just came and got it done! That dude could have said thank you with his dry rude ass.

[@AA-nc8xj]

That is the cleanest tow truck I've ever seen.

[@timballew927]

Awesome job! I was in the towing industry for 20 years, I’ve been out for 12 yrs. I do miss it a lot and I enjoy watching your recovery videos.

[@antonioramirez9962]

You are very calm and professional and allowing others to learn from you.

[@allangillis9159]

You're a real gentleman.

[@JamesJohnson-ro2jq]

I just learned something about finding a great place to hook a chain. Thanks .

[@ffcorona]

Now THAT is a tow truck.

[@82luft49]

The Driver could have at least thanked Trent. Even a hand shake would've been nice if he ever decided to get out of his truck

[@johnshumate6132]

Thank you sir for doing a great job and helping that driver out of his situation.

[@jennifersmith1476]

What a very professional tow truck driver. Never referred to the driver as an "idiot" not even once.

[@briggittar7057]

Love it!!! And if I was the truck driver, I would literally come out and offer some help to show my appreciation

[@elitemarketingsales6760]

Great job very experienced I'll say thank you for the driver well done

[@supj5541]

Professional, patient and knowledgeable.

[@bobbyl.greenjr.4221]

After watching the show Highway Thru Hell I have found a greater respect for you guys. All are definitely unsung heroes.

[@micheletgilles3789]

You are a professional!!! I wish you all the best

[@safakaswedishairgunforum-n1490]

Calm and very professional , great work !!

[@patgal8588]

This driver didn't seem to want any interaction with the tow truck driver. If he did interact with him he might have learned something.

[@cornbread1209]

Here's a hack that sometimes works on desert sand especially real fine and dusty sand: pour water on the sand and put diferentials on, and then try to roll out. Sometimes the water will turn the sand into like a hard clay almost like concrete.

[@biggyngwenya]

The rescued truck driver is ungrateful. How horrible of him not to even say thank you.

[@ayalamarine6528]

before retiring I had the LA to Coachella run. midnight start, every once in a while I would see some tractors further east on the dirt road STUCK. great videos glad I came across them.

[@mrdave777]

It scares me how many drivers don’t even know what a differential lock is... “ this one?!”

[@agentcrm]

Why, most guys would never need it. If it's even fitted.

[@my2monkies]

EXACTLY!!

[@bh7538]

WTF Why is the driver still in the truck and not outside inspecting the damage! Guess it's not his truck, who cares right... Good job tow man.

[@petesday8632]

Oh no the only puddle in that whole dry region is right where you need to drag your chain !!.. Awesome video. You can feel like a Boss driving that awesome truck :)

[@philosopheces]

Your truck is amazingly organized! Pro on many levels.

[@edwardojr2838]

I remember driving passed him on Indian Avenue and seeing him out there just before his u turn attempt

[@ibelieveyou2066]

Love that paint job.Probably the best looking recovery trucks I have seen.Usually,the trucks are one colour,and just the name.

[@Fernandoh183]

That is a badass Peterbilt rotator! 🔥

[@georgehasler142]

Thanks again Trent for a good recovery if I ever get stuck I would like for you to come out but I'm not a truck driver always stay safe

[@muriuwangai3617]

Hi, I liked this video. I live in Kenya and drive a Mercedes Benz 3340, Actros 6x4s articulated semi trailer and ferry around soft drink beverages. I was amazed by your use of remotes to operate your magnificent tow rig. I watched whole video. When you come to Kenya I would like to show you around.. Paul, Nairobi Kenya.

[@eramires]

Is it my impression or that driver didn't want to move a muscle? xD the difference between Ron and him is huge, he even moved that rock out of the way for that driver, Ron is such a pro

[@plazatowing]

My name is Trent lol. Thank you for watching!😂

[@Creeperboy099]

Ah yes, appreciate the efforts to help the truckers keep the blood of the nation flowing and supply things in the midst of crisis

[@tehcman]

Awesome job getting that driver out of his situation.

[@yannisgouras4482]

All that hard pack and he manages to find the one soft spot

[@billybobharrison8005]

You always surprise me with your patients on these professional truck driver ! Keep up the good work I know your dad is proud of you I know I am stay safe

[@nicholaslinden7260]

Impressed by your skill, physical strength and ambition.

[@pepitosburguer927]

Awesome.

[@wideslammer]

Always like the narrative so we know what you are planning and then doing.

[@clittle580]

Man I could have used you guys today. Every tow company in this town was either unavailable or out of town. And I had a flat tire!

[@DarkVoidIII]

Hold up your index finger, that can be the difference between getting stuck in soft sand and getting out of it successfully. Plaza Towing does a great job every time! Well done guys! :D

[@richardmusser4192]

Love the video, I did that back in 1981, it was fun, challenging and get the experience.

[@stevenphelps7929]

Nice tow truck dude. You know your stuff man!

[@vinceamal1015]

That's pretty cool watching you towl a truck out of the dirt

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job getting him turned and out of there.

[@barnesdaniell2005]

Hes a hard working man and he makes good money

[@pirate259]

That was excellent work, he didn't seem too appreciative? So,I'll say thanks for him.......

[@raulcampos3157]

Fantastic video and double fantastic teaching by the example! Good job Trent! Your totally positive attitude shows me, how a real Professional should be. Salúdos desde NC.

[@fooddude411]

Trent makes hard work look fun!

[@capesquirt]

It's amazing how many "city" drivers with tandem rears never realize there is a power divider or ability to lock the rears.. Im in the construction field. I had a recent delivery from Greece I mean a container that came from Greece and this was obviously a city driver. I paid the load ticket and went back to work. Then I hear the truck stuck and smell rubber burning.I go to look and he is letting out air from the suspension trying to get all eight rears to contact the ground. I said just lock your rears and you will walk out. He says in broken English, "lock the what"? I had to explain with a ten wheeler if your traction axle loses traction the other will just spin. Use your diff locks. Just remember to disengage when on road..

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video Trent !!!!! Can't believe how many Truck drivers don't know how to lock their drive axles

[@Howev1]

Good job man!

[@Zalahblue]

Must be fun to play with all those toys!

[@JeroenBunte]

Seeing your truck and outfitting of the truck makes me happy. You are a real pro! Seeing that other guy and his "truck" makes me kind of sad. He has no interest at all in his truck and in what you're doing. He probably still das not have the slightest idea of what went wrong. Just a matter of time and it will happend again. Here in Western Europe it's the same story, we have real truckers, those who have a diploma in transport and live for the job and live for the equipement. And we have the people with just a drivers licence. Leads to dangerous situations.........

[@pepaw4431]

Another great, high-quality video JR- When you can see how deep the tire tracks are in the sand, that's exceptional quality video- I'm amazed by the drivers that don't know what the locking differential is, or even how to deploy it- Keep 'em coming kiddo, & be safe!!!

[@brian7224]

I used to drive too.....Thanks for all you "tow truck drivers" do !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@janetthurston852]

At 2:15 loaded with paper towels and TOILET PAPER!! We sure could use that load now all over the country on 3/31/2020 🗽🇺🇸 Covid-19.

[@bernaldolago1233]

Nice rig brother. I drove tankers out in the West Texas oil field and I always hated when we would go help someone that was stuck and they would be on the phone sitting in their truck instead of helping. We used to always have chains on side of our water tankers cause there was always someone stuck in the desert when it rained and got muddy. Even good drivers that I personally know that were driving for many many years would get stuck. It could happen to anyone. I've never seen a rig like yours in person and hope I never have to call one but that's a really nice rig.

[@rmccarrillo1759]

Can't get tired of watching your vids. Not saying if I ever got stuck but I do get a good chuckle every now and then. Hahaha.

[@plazatowing]

Hah! Thank you for watching!

[@k.zekeswaringen2122]

GREAT JOB on the rescue. I imagine that area near Palm Springs pays for that wonderful tow truck !

[@23deleah]

Excellent recovery. Well planned and excuted. Thanks for the ride. 15-May-2020

[@sersamgo8psamgo180]

Thank you for bringing this video, and others every bit as interesting and informative as this one, to us, I very much enjoyed it! Personally I find the heavy-haul and recovery end of trucking to be very very fascinating, and I love the way you "film" and show different views from different cameras and angles so that we get the literal big picture ... very very professional! ;-)

[@petko618]

Nice job! Impressive camera work. Kudos to the operator for even fixing the mudflap bracket-shows professionalism. Not too impressed with the driver. I would've THANKED the tow truck operator with a little more emotion. Stay safe all !

[@l963nnn2]

Driver seems new

[@billgroel4463]

Great job thank you for sharing 👍🍺😎🇺🇸

[@markevans3027]

Good video Trent, That under reach camera was a nice angle. Keep the videos coming please.

[@mnsignr]

Just a terrific video; almost wanted to get out and help you...used to be a Charter driver for Coach USA!!

[@plazatowing]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@leesantos9711]

Can't figure out what the driver was thinking , but Trent you're a great Heavy Tow operator !

[@greyjay8744]

The general level of driving skill has gone way down, in both the 4 wheel community, and the heavy truck industry. This driver got himself into a problem which an experienced trucker would never have gotten into. Luckily, Plaza Towing got him out of this situation, with minimal complications.

[@danmagill7595]

You made really easy buddy ,,, just shows that you are coo pro ...... Dan from Ireland ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@yannikaraboukoukis8223]

That is a great tow truck driver ps also give him a raise

[@peterodushkin8434]

That look easy, good job man

[@alcamerc9970]

Wonder how much something like this will cost, who pays for the wrecker’s work. Interesting work. Nice video.

[@ricanderson5717]

Great video, Trent! Stay safe!

[@likeme4246]

You never disappoint me when I watch your videos! You know what you are doing and you seem to have a heart of gold when it comes to helping people (moving that rock out of the way when you didn't have to do it). God bless you and your company. I'm just amazed! Thank you again! (And if you are single, yes, I'll marry you! ❤)

[@hawkinsm2103]

I drive a truck just like that, with the PDL lock and the offroad switch beside it, He should NEVER have gotten stuck. When you have both of those switches clicked all the drives are basically locked together, but allow a little bit of slip. With the conditions being dry, no mud or anything, he has no excuse to be stuck.

[@W3CRTinWV]

Great job Trent, Ron Pratt had a very similar job posted same day.

[@wifer28]

The driver has no experience

[@Wheelabarraback]

That’s was really interesting thanks for posting.

[@mikenewsome2595]

Nice job

[@marc7491]

Can only assume that the two "dislikes" already are from viewers who have their own 1M subscriber channel and could have done it better! lol

[@diegotr1903]

I like that ProStar so much. Beautiful truck!

[@matthewnickels7315]

I hate to say it but that big blue trailer says it all as to why im not surprised.

[@bradb5445]

love the old school rotator so 90s !

[@TylerDuysen]

not only is he a great tow truck operator hes a body man to lol keep it up guys

[@gregcurd2654]

Great job!!

[@meangreen7389]

Your vid was well made (edited). Thanks for sharing.

[@paulharmans]

And the driver, keeps sitting in his truck!?

[@jackmissourijackpeters4188]

Fine safe job

[@tracywilliams4907]

Good job.

[@Dollabek]

Very productive video you did! I'd liked how you towing company handling with truck hardships. Keep up the good work.

[@jackcollins6070]

good rigging II liked where you chained

[@StreetCats666]

Good job!