The Reason I Won’t Hire Drivers For My Trucks

[@Pappawoodie]

Casey only has the best equipment The most experience And doe everything right Dont be so arrogant

[@Genetheweenie]

At times I tend to agree with that

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yes, I’ve worked really fucking hard and scraped by with junk for many years to work my way to the point where I can have top quality equipment, study my industry like it’s a college masters degree final to make sure I’m doing things correctly and legally, and I’ve been doing it for 21 years. I’m proud of every one of those things and don’t give a single fuck what anyone else thinks of that.

[@barneygirl9643]

Jealousy is the tribute which mediocrity pays to genius. “Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you” Keep on truckin Casey! 😎✌️🇺🇸

[@AndyCoate-c6s]

It's funny that, the people that tell you what you "should" do, are the ones with a 1989 Honda CRX, and have absolutely no idea about the trucking world. Keep up the good work, and congrats on getting back to where you want to be!

[@brypur8629]

Hey, just get 3 CRX's and use them as roller skates!

[@missingremote4388]

Its 1995 thank u

[@chrisomalley7502]

I mean the guys with a 89' crx probably know alot more than you think 😂. It's the guys who drive a Chevy traverse or the likes that are the problem

[@jeffb6542]

I’ve never commented here before. I recently got out of heavy haul because it’s just become such a mess up here in Canada in so many ways. However there’s plenty of work for people that want to do it and do a good job. So I wish you the best Casey. You will do well. And to make it where you did in the last 5 years is absolutely fantastic and a credit to your skills and work ethic. You should be extremely proud of your achievements and deserve a profitable and prosperous future! Good job!

[@ajsnowskis]

I am a 72 yr old CEO of a computer software company. I totally love all your videos and I think you are absolutely brilliant. I wish I was as motivated at age 35 as you are!

[@av8ir68]

Casey, I had to get towed yesterday on I-5 and had to wait for about 4 hours for my company to make arrangements for that to happen. That being said, I am so thankful for you and all the other tow companies out there working hard to help us guys out that are stuck. I had mentioned your name to my tow truck driver and he had the deer in the headlights look for about a minute and I said Casey runs a white western star and then it clicked!! He says, oh, the guy with the Zack lift??!!! I said, yep that’s him!!! I am so glad you’re doing what you want to do in this lifetime and making a difference in our lives helping us out too when things line up just right!! I can’t wait to see a heavy haul trailer behind big red!!!

[@jamesschuchart4784]

It’s your life, your business!!! You row that boat how you want to! We will still be here👍🏻

[@RB_truckin]

You post it, we’ll watch it. Most of us loves the Casey variety n straight forward episodes.

[@ben7274]

You have come along way in 5 years. You have every right to be proud!

[@danl5905]

I like that you are a business that has KZbin channel rather than a KZbin business that has a few trucks.

[@rmsatt1608]

Excellent explanation of your business. So glad Matt sent us your way when he was starting the off-road wrecker. Your channel is more genuine, and I can't wait for the next video.

[@tscoff]

I agree with you. 5 years to build your business from zero was very impressive! Great job!!

[@kpkp6322]

Casey I saw your short video of the new trailer you bought the beast . That trailer is really big . Can't wait to see what you will be hauling on it !

[@BillBurt-i6w]

Saw the same short last night. BIG trailer.

[@daveyh-w6q]

THANK YOU for the YT videos, I enjoy watching. As I am 78+ years old/retired/less-abled/bedridden/wheelchaired paraplegic/with PLS-ALS medical conditions and MUTE, I can only communicate by AAC device, text or email only.

[@johnlyman1939]

I was watching this while reclined in my adjustable bed. It is voice activated (yes, Fancy I know) Anyway anytime you said "low bed" my bed would lower into the flat position lol.

[@barneygirl9643]

Now that’s funny!😂😂😂

[@WilliamKirkland-j4r]

A man with a plan and the ability to flex and carry through is a man to be admired. Thanks for sharing so many excellent and educational experiences.

[@gerryhartung736]

Successful five year plan. Always great explanations of business acumen, and yes, you rock. I am always looking forward to your videos. Straight forward, honest, and no BS.

[@Ron-n2o]

11:15 "Your competition is your biggest asset" That's what your TED talk should be about

[@davidgates1122]

I have always said, decisions made on emotions are usually poor decisions. Being able to essentially build a business from scratch by yourself in five years to the level you have is a testament to how business decisions should be made. There are certain people in the business world who have an innate knowledge of how it should be done that professors at business schools can't teach to their students, and you are one of them, despite the fact most of us, Canada included, hate you. 😊 It is people like you who make America great without help from the government or any politician.

[@Captain-Max]

I think you're right on the money. I've always considered vehicles or equipment to be rolling equity. I started with a basket case $50 Honda 90 at age 18 while stationed on Guam working up to a new Mustang at age 20 when I came back. Paid cash for it. Now, at almost 75, I've upgraded 3 times in the past 2 years and have always paid cash for everything for many years. Emotional attachment is foolish. Needs change, don't pigeon hole your progress.

[@TheDon8771]

I wouldn’t hire anyone either. Nobody’s going to treat it better then you. I always disliked sharing trucks when I was a tow guy. One of the companies actually bought me my own. It was always the cleanest and most organized. The owner of that company loved me. I was even allowed to call it “my truck” but I worked my azz off for that company.

[@michigandogman3060]

I don’t watch Ron Pratt because I always feel like I’m a 10 yo again holding the flashlight for my dad by the time it’s over.

[@MarshallThompson-r1p]

The cost and time involved in keeping trucks and drivers compliant is the biggest problem with trucks. The insurance doesn't stop. The DOT physicals, the inspections, the license plates, the list goes on and on.

[@danielsmith9500]

Your a smart fella and a lot of us value ur knowledge. What a beautiful fleet

[@christopherthompson4359]

You've opened my eyes to alot of different things on your channel, not necessarily what vehicles are on it. It will be sad to see the rollback and possibly other equipment but seeing what you may bring in is the exciting part. Keep up the good videos.

[@keithmalmberg8395]

As the name says, "Cascade Heavy RESCUE and TOWING". You now have the truck for the HEAVY TOWING as well as the truck for the rescue. Can not wait to see what you have going next.

[@tedfisk1211]

I admire someone who is intelligent and has common sense and who can determine reasonable goals and timelines. Casey, you are very good at what you do. I enjoy the explanations of your equipment and how you will get your fledgling business going. Knowing your market and how to address it with equipment is very important.

[@cassiebell1483]

One of the best things about your videos is your math always maths correctly. Too many other people... they're math isn't mathing. Kudos ✔️👏👍 It's not always easy/fun making these choices. How's that weird looking blue marketplace find working out? Thinking still with Nate 😆

[@JKwakulla]

New to this channel. I'm a big Ron Pratt fan. The reason I like his channel AND your's is the problem solving. Different problems, different solutions. Your explaining how your business works and what you are able to share with your KZbin audience about future business plans is most definitely appreciated by this particular new subscriber. Old & in the way now. Living vicariously through interesting problem solved is a blessing in this modern world. Thanks and keep doing what you're doing.

[@johnnyhomegrownholmgren9999]

Congratulations Casey! 🥳 I kind of understood that you were aimong for something bigger than what you were doing for a looong time now. And yes, now it all make sense! Watched the short, so I know what’s gonna show up... I can already imagine the smile from the ”Iron King” telling you that he got a nice, easy job for you, in the middle of the desert....😂 The true heroes in this story, would be your family. They were standing at your side all this time! ❤️ (Even after you became a youtuber, because of a red jeep on tracks!) And also, only my opinion.... I think you all are in a better position now, then you were when everything went up in flames... Now you know that you will survive and conquer almost everything together.😊 Holding both of my thumbs and wish that the beast and the new thingomabobber will treat you well! 👍

[@davidseale6104]

You are doing what is necessary for you to get along with making a great thing work out for your company!!! Thank you for your dedication to running this channel to inform us !!!! Keep working towards your goal!!!!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Casey, I appreciate your business forsite. You are a young business person looking at your family's future. Kudos to you 👏 Only you know what is in your brain, but I can see where you want to go. Thank you for sharing your pending future ❤😊

[@wainepate7191]

Thanks for the explanation of what you are doing and your goals. Sometimes people take it personally when you make business decisions. But that's what they are. Greetings from the 406.

[@rebeccawilson4301]

Love the explanations. Can't wait to see what comes next for the fleet.

[@mastweiler22]

And the wheel spikes are back on the "Beast" seems more appropriate 🙂 Nearly 400K subs, well done!

[@michaelhinkle6648]

Casey it's obvious from the fact that you've rebuilt so much in 5 years that you're an great business manager. To heck with what ppl say or think you should or should not do. You're obviously doing it right because you've achieved your goal of having the capabilities of doing heavy haul again. Keep up the good work.

[@NorrisAnderson-hn4xn]

Casey, it's great to see that you are getting back closer to where you want to be after 5 years of being limited in what you can do . I wish you continued success !

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

Every time I watch one of your video I learn something new. You are a great educator. Its something I always wondered about but never knew where to go to find out. Thank you sir.

[@oliverohnemus5791]

Your comment on buying and selling vehicles brought up a memory of my childhood. My dad was notorious for changing vehicles before he’d ran a tank of gas thru one. The most memorable day was when I rode to town in one car, swapped it for a pickup and then came home in a completely different car all in the space of about 3 hours. We learned not to leave anything in a vehicle cause odds were if the vehicle went down the driveway it probably wasn’t coming back😂😂.

[@sled9263]

Very interesting chat. Thank you. Lots of armchair/keyboard experts out there who know everything about anything! Just ask them ! They’ll tell ya! Congratulations on working hard and starting to achieve YOUR personal/business goals! Well done sir!

[@tedrufledtjr.3573]

It's the classic conundrum many businesses face.... not enough businesses to justify further investment, versus, invest and hope the business comes. Enjoy your channel and your in-depth explanations of your business in your area. May many, many heavy tow jobs come your way soon!

[@robertlane6675]

People often don't consider location when thinking of things but it is a huge factor.

[@Chris-lp3dm]

While I did originally catch onto this channel because of the track Jeep going off into snow to rescue somebody, the rest of the story has become very interesting. Bummer the weather and people getting stuck in interesting way the heck out there places aren't cooperating for my KZbin entertainment, but them's the breaks. It's really great to see how well Cascade Heavy Rescue has recovered from multiple disasters just five years ago! *BRILLIANT!!!*

[@207Woodsman]

Casey you are incredibly smart. Everything you are doing is working and you know that. Awesome job happy for you and your family looking forward to more videos

[@rosewinter8693]

My answer why I don’t hire others to drive. I break I fix it. If I hire someone to drive I end up paying to break the equipment, I pay for their wages & I pay to fix what they broke. Higher expenses…

[@Ron-n2o]

You've talked about why doing business in your area is different from other places, but there's one other question: What was your motivation for moving to central Oregon?

[@jipeleroy659]

Hello everyone from France. And best wishes for this new year and especially health. I enjoy watching your troubleshooting videos and others. And what a beautiful fleet of vehicles. Good luck and please continue to entertain us by posting your videos. Incredible job and wonderful person. Thank you. JiPé from France

[@bryanmitchell5790]

You’ve done good for yourself Casey, you should be proud, continued best of luck, thank you for sharing your adventures

[@SwirlingSoul]

The blue truck seems too low too. You often end up in rough(er) terrain, and that lower nose... it's very close to the ground compared to the other two. I'm kind of glad you're selling the blue one. Up up and away! Edit to add: I used to get attached to your vehicles too... but ever since you have explained that you are aiming for heavier and heavier, I have adjusted my view and now I'm looking forward to the next steps upward for you, and it just makes me happy seeing you selling the lowest ranked trucks in your company, so you can move on to bigger and more! I needed that explanation for it to make sense, you selling the things I just got attached to. For most people...if they buy a car or truck, it's not a re-sell thing, and thus we get attached. Now that I know not to do that.... I enjoy the rest a lot more. Including the selling and you making a profit on it. I now look for all the other things that give me joy. And explanations are definitely a part of that, cuz, you know, context. ;-)) You keep doing you, Casey! Ps: I will never get enough of truck walk-arounds. Ever.

[@larryfisher5796]

You can be so proud of your self to come so far in just five years . I've had to start over agen before. IT'S Hard to do 😊

[@joeeyman7503]

Casey, you already know that there are a ton of armchair quarterbacks that have no knowledge of anything heavy rescues. Ignore the turkeys and continue to soar to the heights you want to achieve. So wish I was half my age and could start something similar here in Colorado. Don’t change anything but setting up a recliner for me to “supervise” for a day or two. 🙏❤️😎🤙🚗💨

[@christopher9626]

Really fascinating look at the business side of things for the channel. Thanks for the honesty.

[@ronaldclark7746]

Casey love watching your videos Interested to see what's going to happen in the future. I drove for 28 years USand Canada but I am retired now so your part of my entertainment especially on cold days. Take care keep the grease side down I'll be sitting here coping the mail.

[@deltabravo1257]

Interesting to hear the "business" side of your company. I like the "one-on-one" style chat video

[@creyman3089]

As a person in a small company owner and myself and 3 workers keeping things simple is so much more easy to keep happy families and but allows us the freedom to do more so great job keep your goals because they are yours and your families

[@AaronCPalmer]

I had the same dilemma recently. I had a van that blew a headgasket and too much work to stop and fix it, so i went and bought one, and my younger brother argued that i should fix it for when i have more employees. I'm not keeping a van for "work that doesn't exist"! Nice truck, Casey 👍

[@wromzick9457]

Your focus, clarity, and commitment to your business plan is commendable. A lot of small businesses that struggle lack those three elements. The "personal attachment" to the equipment on this side of the camera is likely rooted in what we see in the effort you invest in getting the equipment in proper working order. Amassing equipment is amassing costs so having the right amount of tools to support your business plan takes the focus, clarity and commitment. I am sure that you have a brief moment when you see a truck leave after getting sold, you speak to it under your breath, "its not personal, just business"

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Casey !!! Isn't Ben interested in the ""IH" wrecker that you brought back from the coast ??? 🤔🤗 That would be something for his collection !!! Still looking for that 60ton ""RGN" ???☺🤨 With the ""EV" 's coming in ,, Your ""FORD"" wrecker will need to be upgraded to be ready to ""GO--GET--- THEM "" for sure & ""GRUMPY"" will be ready to run the winching controls again !! HAHA 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DonaldMeadows-x6u]

Keep trucking forward I was in business for 25 years (Construction) My biggest fears was keeping employees working my employees was family to me

[@tonybarraza]

Way to go Casey! Congrats on the past 5 years! Well done! Thanks of taking us along for the ride! Always tuned in!

[@barneygirl9643]

“The greatest accomplishment is rising again after you fall” You should be very proud of everything that you have rebuilt in just 5 years. Accomplishment comes from making positive efforts even in the face of negative circumstances. Thank You for sharing your thoughts regarding your business, everything is coming together and I appreciate your honesty and integrity. The BEAST teaser with Spikes and new trailer 🎶Bad To The Bone🎶🔥🔥🔥 Stay safe out there! 😎✌️🇺🇸 PS ….You should Pin the Description “Do NOT call the business with KZbin questions” Unbelievable that you have to tell people……🤬

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Terry's Wrecker Service in Kalamazoo MI.. I believe they built some of their own wreckers. They were always restoring old trucks and on call for Tow Jobs. Then they got into hauling some Asphalt to bring in some more consistent income in from spring to late Fall.

[@albert797]

Keep doing what you're doing! I enjoy watching whatever you do! Thank you for what you do!

[@RidersRange]

Good explanation to go with my first cup of coffee for the day. Next question: Why did you choose to move from California to Oregon and what was your reasoning for selecting this particular location? If all that was explained in an earlier video, I apologize, though I have watched almost every video you have produced for the past couple years.

[@smorgknorl]

You are so good at all this. Every time you show the red trailer I wonder if you will share with us what your approach will be to the inevitable event of the engine on it failing in the middle of a job.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Fix it. Do you realize that the vast majority of lowboy trailers use a small gas engine to run their hydraulics?

[@Self.reliant]

I still find it amazing that It can switch over so quick

[@philn9813]

Once the comeback becomes reality, the set back (looking back) can be a great thing. Now, in your case, I have to say, everything literally going up in flames has to add a whole new level to all of it. That's the real "message" here. It's not the trucks, it's not the recoveries - It's the comeback. I've always sensed when you do a "helping call" (which I recognize is funded by sponsors) it's not just a call to you. It's an opportunity to "pay forward" what was paid into you. I bet grandpa made offers to help you that you turned down or maybe he encouraged you to not take to understand what you know now. Great stuff. I think a SUPER cool video would be a "sit and chat" with you and grandpa to hear his side of the story.

[@nickrahn3317]

Excited for the future and seeing your company grow

[@waynerandall7924]

Kudos Casey! Sounds like you have a master plan that is going to work. And just on a side note I knew that true lift would look good on the beast. Also, I would keep the little old boy . . .

[@wallysworkin823]

By all means toot away. You are the one doing the work. I never understand why people hate on someone for working hard and being successful.

[@jimg8164]

I can't believe people are so unaware that calling a business line for something non-related like KZbin is not acceptable and impacts your bottom line. I hate to say it but while fans are great, seems like some are not too smart. I wish we we're back in the days of common sense but that seems to have left the chat these days. 🤣

[@davidjanis1997]

You should be proud of your accomplishments.

[@richbell47]

I am impressed. Thanks for letting us be a part of the journey.

[@Jeroen1976]

Only one thing you should be doing.... ...be very very proud!!!

[@motardmike]

Hope the Lil Red wrecker goes to a good home.....gonna miss it.

[@phillip.9524]

Casey, great explanation and I like that you have a logical business plan for the future.. My friends here in Australia run a heavy haulage company, with all different size floats. They mainly use spreading decks with 4 rows of 8. Another friend recently got a 90 tonne ( metric ) tilt tray / step deck to move 40 shipping containers. Mining and earthworks are the main industries.

[@paullauer1363]

I love watching the videos, great work Casey. I would use you if I ever get my Jeep stuck because your a regular at my NYC Sub Shop. But I do love Consolidated too. I buy my Gambler 500 rigs at their auctions. You both Rock!!

[@JavierFernandez-bq5ks]

A good way to increase the views of your short videos can be to put the link to them in the description and at the end of the video drop "in a sly" way: and if you want a preview of what I'm talking about you have the link in the description, hahaha (I'm referring to both the spoiler you made weeks before presenting "the beast" in a long video, and the preview of your new low bed ;) ). On the other hand, for better or worse in your business, you make your decisions, and although for some of those who see your videos these do not make much sense, day by day you show that you have a fairly well-planned plan, and although nothing in this life is certain, it seems that sooner rather than later you will achieve your goal :)

[@roynewling6599]

Don’t know how can try to tell you how to run your business when they’re not on your side of the camera. I just like to watch your videos as you take us along and with your business and family and friends thanks Casey

[@danacarlile9521]

Your company your rules you have to follow what’s best for you and your family. Most probably don’t understand trucking either. I was an owner operator for 20 years have run otr over 30. Things are even getting very cut throat in heavy haul. So from semi sunny south Texas I wish you the best.

[@NoorElBahrain]

I saw the teaser of what is coming and am looking forward to the video seeing it with the beast

[@2nd_of_3]

Completely understand. I can’t stand my husband driving my car and I really don’t have a choice. Nobody cares like you do. Time, effort and care.. nobody but someone who’s worked damned hard could understand the comment to your business and equipment.

[@ValleyWestHandyman]

I really need to learn your skills of FBMP flipping and negotiating. You should do a Ted Talk. LoL. Enjoy the channel, boss.

[@jaredspear8140]

Casey, as I said in your last video, making the moves/growing a business back from zero, in that amt of time, is truly amazing! Great job. Curious what made you move from Northern California to Oregon?

[@douggregoryHOTMotorsports]

Excellent explanations. I do not possess that wheeler dealer gene needed to buy and sell for profit. I've known many that had it and many that didn't and I clearly fit with the latter. Waiting patiently when a monster truck gets added to the fleet...you know....for snow recoveries and promotional car crushes. Old school truck with leaf springs would be be best.

[@wamrfixit2]

I can remember being younger driving and mechanic for a small construction company pulling a 3 axle hydraulic trail king RGN with a KW wa900 and swapping to a kozad 16 tire mechanical the weight difference between the two trailers was 10k unloaded. So I'm excited to see what you have coming

[@carycupka4081]

Thank you Casey for explaining your vision and your business. I appreciate participating!

[@jamesrobert782]

You make good money filming and doing your own recoveries, a one man operation

[@jo05dk]

Doing what you’ve done in five years is hella impressive, imho. It earns you a lot of respect from me, as if that matters to anyone. Can’t wait to see the big piece….and the Beast doing hard work. Exciting times for this channel. …oh and: Keeping the current lowbed seems like the right idea, judging by your arguments and my complete lack of knowledge about this business. Best of luck going forward 🙂

[@Boneshaker420]

We appreciate all your hard work you put into entertaining us. True fans will be here no matter what. Yall stay safe out there. 🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@timkirkpatrick1749]

Well, Casey; the key thing is is that you’re happy with what you have and your abilities of what you can do. The viewers need to be happy with watching you do the things you do. It absolutely amazes me the amount of criticism you get and these stupid morons aren’t even there to see what is really happening. You’re doing a great job, keep it up.

[@jamesmartin7282]

I agree with your rational business strategy. Question: given you're in the blue NW, isn't there enough EV tows to justify keeping a rollback?

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Not even remotely close.

[@beardprof]

I noticed that I do form some sort of attachment with my vehicles because they are mine and served me well. The only vehicle that I am sad you sold was the Haggland, as I think it would have been a cool series to watch you fix it up and use it to explore some of those cool places in the mountains during the winter. Such as the little mining town from previous vids.

[@timothyball3144]

Thanks for the update.

[@htownblue11]

Good explanation Casey. If you don’t have a video of you towing Bruce Cook on the lowboy of that heavy haul strapped up like precious cargo, we are all going to miss out on an epic fundraising opportunity.

[@DaleGehner]

Thanks for the very good explanation.

[@justnotg00d]

A little confused, but I got it. Great video again. Keep on truckin' !

[@Jeremiah1610]

Always great learning about the tow business with Casey.

[@ckm-mkc]

I think that YT viewers come to a channel looking for specific content and when that changes, they get upset. It's not so much emotional attachment, it's just the expectation of specific content. IMHO (and this is NOT a criticism) I don't think anyone on YT ever understood where you were going with your business, including me and I've been watching for at least 2-3 years.... That may be the source of most of the pushback. That said, I mostly watch YT channels for the creators personality, not specific content. As long as it keeps being entertaining, I keep watching.

[@robertjordan4880]

Thanks for the explanation and the previous short of “slow trucking”. Your thinking is sound.

[@Chris-lp3dm]

I'm pissed at the *National Weather Service* Clearly, they are not fans of your channel as they are failing to send enough snow your way. More snow, more need to go do fun and exciting rescues in the mountains and more entertainment for us. *BAD WEATHERMAN!* *VERY NAUGHTY!*