This job almost beat me..

[@darrellredman1789]

What happened to the old Casey that did'nt cuss? Sure miss viewing your channel with my grandsons.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Here’s a video of the old Casey back in the beginning. It might be much more your style kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXTY354f9GsfdEsi=4fZYNZydu3aMIq0N

[@tuckerperry8622]

@@CaseyLaDellethis was and is still is my favorite video it’s why I been subscribed this whole time😂😂

[@Neverdie242]

Casey's a big shot now and he don't care if you or your child watch his video's. The video he posted from two years ago, just told everyone who don't like cuss words to F-off. So Mr. Casey, I am going to honor your wishes and unsubscribe to your channel.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

@@Neverdie242 good!

[@grevenstjube]

- soo … there is a Good !

[@ronneidert]

As another channel says all the time, there are multiple ways to get to 10. You got it out of the tight spot it was in and caused no damage. At the end of the night, the cuatomer has his truck, its out of the farmers way, you're not stuck and didn't get hit by a DUI. Sounds like you did it the correct way. Stay safe Casey!

[@craigpridemore7566]

😉Ron would be proud.

[@KevinBenecke]

Ron Pratt. I know that channel too.

[@ronneidert]

@@KevinBenecke this name looks familiar…

[@KevinBenecke]

@@ronneidert The actual company name is "Midwest Truck Sales and Service" out of Scott City, Mo. Ron has the rotator. Ron Pratt is the name of his KZbin channel. He releases a new video every Friday.

[@squathi]

As a retired firefighter I totally agree with your decision to not be in the road. I had several close calls and had someone hit the rear end of the fire engine with all the lights on. Recently we had two firefighters and a police officer killed working an accident. Be safe and Happy New Year!

[@HickSquatch]

Another retired Firefighter here: similar stories!!

[@tamo9520]

Completely agree with Casey's choice and I am offering you the tightest heartfelt hug of "Thanks" that I can for the job that you do @squathi!

[@officialoverlander]

Retired otr driver here, I've been all over the US and when you hit somewhere around that 2 million mile mark you've seen just about everything, but watching how some of the people in the 4 wheelers drive scares me to death.😅

[@SMButler]

My brother drove ambulance in King County Washington. He was on a run at rush hour trying to get an opening onto I-5 with all lights and sirens going. Drunk ran into the back of their rig with the comment "I never saw you!"

[@jameslovitt994]

There are people running into plow/salt trucks pretty often, it's scary how dumb the general motoring public has become in the past couple decades

[@badcompany3828]

Just remember Casey that if towing was easy everyone would be doing it. Happy new year

[@garyjennyfrost9485]

even in Florida! :)

[@dubious6718]

That is why everyone does small car towing. (Cause its easy..)

[@mikehunt908]

Truth

[@victorjeffers1993]

You made the correct decision on how you handled the situation & you got home safely and got the owner his truck to him ! Great job !

[@justinotherig]

Thought many times about starting a tow company. Living safe(ish), warm(ish), and vicariously through youtube is much better.

[@mikehunt908]

Makes perfect sense

[@richardthomas1743]

I wonder if that horse also "Hates Casey LaDelle" ... Referring to your new T Shirt! LOL

[@CaseyLaDelle]

He was definitely judging me the whole time

[@richardthomas1743]

@@CaseyLaDelle LOL , 😂

[@kensherwin4544]

As Casey left with the Pete corpse, the horse was thinking "Not only was that guy good at that, he stayed out of my pasture!"

[@kensherwin4544]

Around 39 minutes: Getting home late is far better than not getting home. Great choice Casey.

[@DennisCamp-bv2uo]

In my beginning of my mechanic career. Tha was the u joint I learned on. You don't see to many now. I did not have this tool. Your video brings back memories good and bad. Thanks.

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Can you imagine removing the driveshaft without that battery impact driver. Man, I am truly impressed with your work ethic and on New Year’s Eve no less.

[@hookin1]

When I started towing, We didn't have tiger tools. We used sledgehammers and 6x6's. And all the driveshafts where press in.

[@TrevorGridley]

Once again Mr. "I never SAID I was good at this" shows how really good he is.

[@57WillysCJ]

Better safe than sorry. Priority is getting home to the family in one piece even if it takes a bit longer and is harder.

[@robertweller2662]

The key word in the title to this one is ALMOST! Nicely done Casey. Better safe than sorry or worse. You've got two beautiful ladies that need you!!

[@1944chevytruck]

WOW! CRAZY STORIES........ YOUR LUCKY TO BE ALIVE!

[@wagonmaster6997]

Banging on that u-joint, you really know how to "Ring" in the New Year.

[@CaseyLaDelle]

My ears were definitely ringing for the new year 😂

[@kensherwin4544]

That's called percussive lubrication.

[@michaelcauser474]

Why is this the only on road recovery channel I watch, and one of only 4 off road recovery channels, and 2 of them are in danger of being unwatched. Must be something I like about the standards and integrity of the operator. Keep on being yourself Sir. Happy new year from Australia.

[@jamesramer263]

Because Casey has charisma and class! He is one of the most genuine people I know of!

[@andrewthomas5769]

This is when you need your helper.👍👍👍

[@CaseyLaDelle]

I was thinking that the whole time 😂

[@Dave-ei7kk]

Wow. You finished that tow early this morning and you’ve already edited and posted it on your channel? That’s as impressive as the tow! Does Casey ever sleep?

[@waynewillard7402]

Agreed!

[@corey97140]

Seriously. I passed this truck at like 9pm on NYE so he definitely towed it and posted it within 24hrs.

[@741662027]

Not only are you helping people with your Patreon account, you're saving lives by taking the harder road (literally!) and preventing drunk drivers from causing more chaos. Your decision-making skills are excellent!

[@robertrosicki9290]

A great video that illustrates owning a tow company or being an owner /operator isn't all glamour .

[@EyeMWing]

Are any parts of it glamour?

[@EvrttGrn]

Don't blame you one bit for playing it safe so you could make it back home. Happy New Year Casey and family.

[@eddie8279]

I am always amazed at the number and different tools that it takes to run a succesful towing business. not like you buy a tow truck and some chains and straps and off you go. I have been waatching for a long time and its easy to see litterally Thousands of $$$ in tools just to operate safely and efficent. Thanks for sharing!

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Tens of thousands to properly outfit a truck

[@tedfisk1211]

Doing the work the safe way was the best way so you could get home to your family safe and sound. Great work, Casey.

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Casey! Happy New Year to you and your family. Wishing you all the very best in 2024 ! ✨🎉🎊

[@wrenchdoozer]

24:00 - Those lights are impressive. They would definitely be helpful when using a snowblower at night on a rural property.

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

I know that truck because I drive by that guy's place often. Thanks for helping him out and thanks also for demonstrating your cool U-joint tool

[@brianrydzeski6108]

The way I learned it is: Good Evening means hello. Good Night means goodbye. Love your videos. I'll keep my fingers quiet now and watch.

[@MrTechysal]

Loved that old video clip, I was surprised how calm you sounded while recording the brake pedal and roll over. Amazing

[@jimstephens9491]

I never realized the effort that went into your work. You seem to have it all together with your knowledge and with your equipment.

[@Munguy-i8j]

Casey the Zack lift is a magic show. Mater meets John Glen.❤❤❤😂.

[@jamesramer263]

Even a little bit of The Wizard of Oz! “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain” (you know, when he was pulling all the levers)

[@Melokia51]

From one of your Shorts…. “Like those silly HIPPIES? I beg your pardon. 🤣☮️

[@dandailey1857]

It sucks when the only decisions you have left are bad ones! (Referencing decision making in first ten minutes of video) Always be safe!

[@Jim-fe2xz]

Since you asked, I vote back it out, haul it to the store where there's room and do your switch there wo pulling the shaft (but of course I have no idea how much room is there but sounds like more than you have where you are).. Lol! Always easier when you aren't the one doing the work! Of course this idea is way too late LOL.

[@1JawsJr]

Talk about dedication, you got home after midnight and then you edited this video and posted it for release in the morning. Good video. I read about that accident you talked about at the end. Crazy how many drunks there are on the road. Great video, yes, you mentioned in the past that you were never any good at this, well it shows!!! LOL. Actually a hell of a job while staying safe.

[@jccorder1]

Working alone and in the dark. Glad you got it done and home safe.

[@dougngwenlawson3886]

You did it the right way so you and your family can still have a Happy New Year.

[@MJPeddler]

Nothing worse when a job you already don’t really want to do fights you every step of the way. I hope you quoted the “I don’t want to do this” price.

[@MrPerry61]

Hater "What do you need all those lights for? You're wasting your money" Casey smiles real big

[@franksgarage8551]

Casey, greasing the threads on the tiger tool will greatly improve performance.

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Happy 2024, Casey and family! Happy, healthy, safe, profitable - and loads of joy from your Patreon projects.

[@adriancarl1210]

Happy old year.

[@johnhobbs2689]

Happy new year Casey and family. Thank you for the Zack lift video. Love that truck.

[@tjsean0308]

Rotator Halogens for the win. This video shows just how effective they are without being a hazard to other drivers.

[@Colinbegin]

Hi Casey, use your a hammer always with the tiger press. Hit opposite of your press on the flat of your yoke ear and it helps a bunch. I worked on class 8 trucks for far too many years. Oh ya, I HATE CASEY LADELLE!

[@tscoff]

This reminds me that Murphy was being an optimist when he wrote Murphy’s Law. Nice job.

[@jwlsngold5026]

Good morning everyone and a very Happy 2024 to you all!! 🥳

[@Martin-yl5zb]

The person who engineers that brake pedal did a terrible job. That pedal should not be able to come off unless it is 200% intended. Also the use of plastic for these parts is highly questionable. Glad you made it out. Happy New Year

[@edwardrenfroe405]

Happy New Year Casey, and for everything you do from the no fee rescues and Tows, to the Christmas presents and the lights for the youth sports league, from one Oregonian to another Thank You For Being A Great Person And the positivity you provide in this world....

[@andrewbennett7756]

Wrecker's all you guys across the USA are the best wrecker's a true life savers bless every one of you guys doing a dangerous job and helping all us trackers out great show stay safe all you wrecker's out a BIG THANK YOU to all of you 24 / 7 365 bless you all a happy new year guys and women

[@icedmechanical2732]

Casey, dont beat yourself up for taking a bit longer to be safe. You have a young family that needs you! As the old saying goes, better to be home late than never!

[@dennisolsen4507]

Yes Casey I was laughing to myself when you were going to put that tractor in gear so it wouldn't roll😆

[@russellhltn1396]

He never said he was good at this. ;) He must have been tired because I figured it out before he did.

[@robertpeters9438]

Put magnets on your lower boom to hold the retention pins while reconfiguring your relievers so they don't fall.

[@bramklaassen3999]

All the best for the new year

[@troycurrie7784]

I have to say Casey, you had lights under, over, above, below...and sideways. I am thoroughly impressed.

[@waynecox5138]

Good morning Casey. Happy New Year.

[@franklinsharpe5423]

Thanks for letting us follow you… funny bit of info…my bby sis met her husband in Eugene… he’s from Portland, she moved there and raised her family of 2 sons…( great nephews) she’s from Florida… I’m Still there !! I enjoy your escapades( seems like that’s what they turn into sometimes), what you provide no one can duplicate…you’re a blessing and so is your family.. and btw….i see more than my share of A holes in my travels as well so I developed a lil bit of a tude with them( attitude)…my adjustable philosophy…F - them if they can’t take a poke !!! Doesn’t happen often but just when you think you’ve had enough….here it comes… Take care and see you in the next one 👍👍👍✌️ Franklin

[@Husky1run]

Happy New Year to you and your family 🎉🎉

[@joew2810]

Having recently had the fun job of pressing out universal joints I totally understand your reluctance. But, in your situation I’d say your safest route is to toe from the front. I feel for you Casey!

[@paulshannon4576]

Happy New Year 🎈. This is going to be a pain in the ass. Everything is going to fight you. Take a breath and just deal with it. In these situations I always remember that no one is going to do it for me and I just have to get it done.

[@larrybe2900]

The true professional is willing to take the hard way to do it the best way.

[@jakester455]

In those situations I try and just get started on step one instead of thinking about it too long. LOL

[@aliceevans3357]

Great advice PaulShannon 👍

[@gerdriechers8426]

Coming home save and sound to your loved ones is the most important part of the job. Happy New Year!

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Don’t blame you for trying to stay out of the roadway as much as possible Casey. It seems flashing lights whether amber, red or blue seem to attract stupid people. Happy New Year! Hope you have a great 2024!

[@ItinerantAdventurer]

35:32 "very cheap, very expensive at the same time" 🤣🤣💀💀💀🤣🤣

[@richardthomas1743]

Good job Casey , like you said you got the job done and was back home safe! Bummer that the owner was not on scene to be able to tell you that the Engine would still run , had you know that you might have been able to drive that truck forward so that there was room for your truck to back up to it. DANG Casey , you have some adventures that you could tell about , a brake pedal that fell off causing you to go down a steep embankment into the trees! Holly shit man!! 😲😲

[@CaseyLaDelle]

Yeah if I would have known that I would have just drive it 50’ farther into the driveway and backed up to it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SPD_driver]

On the positive side, he (the driver) did get it off the road (albeit a subpar location) and had gotten the rears caged out for you (correctly even), so it could have been worse. Weather cooperated too. What grade did the supervising horse end up giving you??

[@johnme7049]

Thank you Casey, for all you do and all you and your family sacrifice to help others. Be careful out there, get home safe and give Riley a hug from me.

[@dwaynepenner2788]

It nice to see that I am not the only person who struggles with order of operations when I’m tired and don’t want to be there. Eventually I get to the end, but sometimes it seems like those little every day things are the ones I get wrong on the first attempt.

[@paulprigge1209]

Wait until you hurt all the time with a disease. Most generally it takes a lot longer but giving up is not an option. Just simply isn’t but have to be safe. Safety safety safety preach to myself

[@cosmicranger1]

It was a bumpy ride. Thanks for taking us along 👍

[@NorthWoodsHiker]

I worked for 34 years as a Traffic Control Flagger on state highways. So I know what you are talking about Casey. October 20, 2021 I was hit by a driver on hwy 138 east of Roseburg, OR. And the driver was not even drunk. Just in too big of a hurry. Douglas County DA nailed him for reckless endangerment of a highway worker. A class A misdemeanor in Oregon.

[@jessepitt]

I hope you came out ok?

[@NorthWoodsHiker]

@@jessepitt Yes I am fine. Only my nerves got fried! If you where to read the incident report I route three days later you can tell my nerves where still a little frazzled.

[@Effect2o]

Casey, you are such a cool dude!! Always helping people. We need more of you in the world!!

[@77leelg]

Happy New Year Casey! Helping the algorithm. Felt like I was there with you the entire time.

[@rickeycompton5518]

Your understanding is soo good. "That's not good." Pin in the brake pedal.

[@oneeyedjack4727]

Sometimes the longer route can be the safest and you made it home safe with family. Starting a New Year with you and family healthy and happy is most important. Best wishes for 2024!

[@williamcardwell4569]

Looks like I'm making a stop at utility trailer next time I'm in Bend/Redmond area. I need those lights. 😂

[@robertr4193]

Well it sucked having to pull the drive line in the cold like that but at least you had the tools to do it and was able to get the truck moved for the guy. Sucks for him that the motor in his truck is history. His truck situation turned out better than your blue truck though. Just glad no one was hurt. Happy new year Casey hope it goes well for you and your family.

[@rossmagwood1381]

well atleast the customer was appreciative of your work

[@geneh-nc8872]

I'm glad you decided to pull the drive shaft. I loved seeing your thought process on this job. And, thank you for not being a tow truck driver that runs beacons while towing! Love the videos. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@tn65s]

Some State laws require it. But they don't require strobes, the rotary beacons are better.

[@Wootangtw]

I just now really noticed.. that’s a pretty nice wrecker/ tow truck you have… thanks for the video buddy…

[@chris-h6980]

Happy New Year to you and your family. It sounds like a tow truck is like a bug zapper for drunk drivers.😮😮

[@cmTGBTG28]

Just a tip which you might know but don’t like to do, but if it’s a manual transmission you can run air to the truck, flip it into high gear, and you’d be able to pull it without causing damage especially if you want to just get it out of a dangerous area and to a spot where you can hook up to it safely from the back.

[@clark7117]

Happy New Year to you and your family. Wishing you all the very best in 2024!

[@tamo9520]

Holy Chit Casey! That brake pedal pin could'a cost you your life! Glad you're still here with us!

[@WhiteBuffalo59]

Happy New Year ! I would have to have a small magnetic bowl for the bolts and universal joint caps because I would lose them in the grass or even the asphalt for that matter. Since I am giving unsolicited advice, I would have also wished I had a pneumatic impact wrench as a back up for those stubborn jobs.

[@matta3888]

Casey, You came up with a solution to your problem. It was more difficult; than you would have liked.

[@garyfox33]

Great job Casey, did the correct way to keep you safe. Happy New Year to you and your family! Stay safe out there!

[@amphihans]

Thanks for turning the subs ON and best wishes for 2024.

[@robertwhite268]

That's a start to the new year hopefully the rest of the year goes better thanks for sharing ❤

[@robertschallhorn3814]

Loved the actual real life moments you bring into it, jumping up into the truck to put it in gear, been there done it and about the same time later said what the heck it’s got no driveshaft .Never apologize for being safe or putting your safety first there are enough idiots in the world that have KZbin channels full of garbage, we so appreciate your content have a great new year, God bless you and your family.

[@rayrocha7844]

That horses opinion would probably be more logical than some of the people that comment on here.😂😂😂

[@lonhoschar1943]

Never second guess a decision to take the safer route!! It's ALWAYS the smart choice!!! Nice work Casey!! Hope you got to spend some quality time with your family and I hope you get over whatever bug you have!! I've been fighting the bug I got for about 12 days now. Happy New Year!!!!

[@christopheranderson8619]

About time we got a real hardworking tow video and not all that bungee cord trickery shenanigans! 🤣 Just kidding sorry you had to go out on New Years but such is the life of a Tow Guy.

[@tacomafan5186]

Thanks for the ride!!!

[@gregoryjasongranado5248]

You're a good guy for trying to help this guy out with all the info about leasing.

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Pull the driveshaft. Do not risk going down the driveway and possibly getting stuck.

[@russellhltn1396]

Yeah, I had doubts about idea that given that he didn't go a scout it first. The devil you know may be better then the one you don't.

[@garymoon2829]

Good call on not backing into the road. But what a hassle!

[@novavroomvroom3435]

Casey, you mean that for a man who's not good at anything is going to let an old truck beat you...???? NAH, YOU GOT THIS... GOOD JOB CASEY...!!!!!

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

Happy new year Casey, let er be a helluva bangerr

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

29:31 common Chase @EdisonMotors you fellas should try an help this ole timer out, perfect candidate of a truck too

[@doughaven-rf8id]

Hopefully those horses aren't haters that will leave nasty comments. lol Best to your channel in 2024.

[@squiggyg.8415]

I asked the horse if you did a good job, he said “Nay”

[@Inspector6X2]

Well glad it worked out for you. Sometimes the least desirable option is the one that works best. Way to persevere

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!

[@richardthomas1743]

Happy New Year Janelle! ✨🎉🎊

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

Oh honey, you found me! Don't know where you are on the list but I'm WAY up there this morning. Hope we all have a great New Year!@@richardthomas1743

[@leighvrooman2824]

Glad you were not out in a snow storm on this job.