Tow Truck Falls Off Truck!

[@alexisdeville3605]

Now due to shortage of OTR drivers, way too many either do not speak or understand English or Speak English and no clue about big trucks ! Too many drivers do not under what a differential lock switch is for the tow driver have to tell them!

[@makeitpay8241]

this is why most folks also add a chain and ratchet binder to make 100% sure that the attachment stays put.

[@tomasbarroso5399]

My guy never disappoints great job Trent 💪🏼👊🏼

[@estebanwedontneednostinkin9969]

I stick my head under there to see if it’s locked this guy is National Darwin award.

[@Anver939]

😜😜😜

[@mrmotofy]

The malfunction is the drivers don't even know if it was locked or not...kinda scary

[@DarkVoidIII]

If they weren't immediately proceeding to a towing job, you should have had them take a chain or strap out of their tractor cab, and strap that down onto the tractor unit in some way. That way, they'd have a backup failsafe if it fell off again, which, given their lack of understanding English properly, would be quite likely if they couldn't figure out the instructions to secure it properly the first time. If the police saw that unit fall off, they'd understand the citation they'd get issued way faster than the level of communication with you that they displayed!

[@adrianspeeder]

Not needed.

[@blueboats7530]

They couldn't tell if it was locked . . . I think I understand the problem

[@Scarecrow6143]

The instructions were printed in English....

[@makeitpay8241]

all they needed to do was to see if the jaws on the 5th wheel plate were shut.

[@privilegedwhitemale306]

Im pretty much a troll, and normally say negative stuff on random videos, but that is one badass tow truck you got there sir. You're doing something right.

[@HughzieTube]

A unit like that could do with a couple of safety chains on it, imagine if they had been towing when it let go!

[@bulldogauto8735]

It's supposed to be chained down the supposed to be chains and binders at the back side and on the front side where the airbags are that hold it down to the frame of the truck while they're using it

[@makeitpay8241]

@@bulldogauto8735 clearly the operator of the truck knows nothing about that unit & how it should be properly used.

[@willb3018]

Thanks for sharing this odd ball. Always appreciate something different.

[@johnrogers836]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO TEACHING THIS OLD TRUCKER

[@glennjukes5581]

Enjoyed the video-thinking poutside the box again. Comes w/ experience. But those goofballs-wow! No flashlight/no tools-no nothing....another accident waiting to happen.

[@blauer2551]

Doesn’t anybody own a effing flashlight!

[@corycollier]

I was wondering the same thing lol

[@jonnyonwheels]

The fifth wheel is definitely not supposed to be the only fastening point on a detachable tow unit(dtu) like that!

[@NVMDSTEvil]

It has underside clamps as well, but they were probably not tightened properly. Having built a similar unit for pulling large farm equipment I can say a chain or two and boomers should be used as well.

[@accordino86]

So should they not pull a trailer with the only securement point being the 5th wheel? Your comment seems a little contradicting to how the truck is built to be used, as well as the detachable tow unit. The issue here is, there is a fifth wheel issue causing the jaws to not lock properly. That is why the adjustment nut on the front has a gap between it and the fifth wheel plate.

[@jonnyonwheels]

@@accordino86 trailers are totally different….a dtu like that is supposed to have at least a second attachment point in the rear so it can’t pivot or tilt once it’s installed

[@NVMDSTEvil]

@@accordino86 no gap was shown, the failure may have been caused by the attachment bouncing (air bags) and lower hardware coming loose. The jaws of the 5th wheel are not designed to have a load bouncing on it.

[@accordino86]

@@NVMDSTEvil so its not made to have a trailer attached to it? that will be bouncing, swaying, ect. there was a gap did you not watch the video?

[@PepesTowingService]

At 8:14, I think that's just universal for rotator operators to lean your body like it controls the truck 😂 Like leaning when you're playing a racing game haha, somehow it just helps. Also, your Spanish is pretty good!

[@SumterWrecker]

Trent Awesome job and thank you for sharing. Stay safe

[@ssfrank110]

That's why you all should pay the prevailing wages #200+ an hour for us English speaking drivers and not the $18 an hour guys. Lol

[@luisguzman9295]

What went wrong? Im sure job got done just as it would have with any other language Only an asshole charges 200+ for speaking English

[@roccit]

@@luisguzman9295 Agreed!

[@brianwalker1933]

If they can’t speak the language of the country that they want to go to, then they should be refused entry. All of these foreigners that can’t speak English in an English speaking country is just ridiculous!!

[@steveblake8766]

#58 thumbs up Remember Trent, to make sure it's locked, look at the bolt on the front of the 5th wheel. If it's flush with the 5th wheel it's locked. If there is a gap it's not locked.

[@ukillme]

I'm going to say it you're correct The tough truck driver is a complete clown for letting someone stick their head underneath their the potential for the lawsuit if something bsomething broke he should know better than that

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Not all 5th wheels have that bolt some it underneath where u can't see it

[@steveblake8766]

@@jeremyhanna3852 Yes, true. I have recently seen one of them.

[@bennyogden4524]

First time I watched your show and it was Kick-Ass man keep it up

[@susanowens6393]

As usual these guys did a great job.

[@35manning]

And this is why companies should pay of proper tow company to do its towing instead of trying to save a buck with these devices.

[@georgehasler142]

Trent good job glad safety comes first also glad to see you have made a new video

[@earlribaudo4807]

Where are your flashlights in the truck. I used to carry three or four in mine. But good video and good job and thinking.

[@mikeklein318]

Reminds me of a clowns coming out of a Volkswagen, didn't see any safety changes or any locking devices, hope they paid with cash or credit card

[@mrredpill3121]

Can you explain what you mean, I think there's a joke their, just want to make sure?

[@Gen3tx]

@@mrredpill3121 if your asking about the payment. Cash or credit card is guaranteed money in the pocket. Checks can bounce and you’ll likely won’t hear from them again

[@mrredpill3121]

@gen3tx In his joke I didn't see any ref to paying with a check

[@edwinschlee8374]

It must not have locked tight when they put it on to start with! Good job getting it hooked back up!

[@timrowland1490]

Trent does it again!

[@martinohanlon2567]

Strange piece of kit you helped them with. Don't see that in the UK. I think they got just more than a recovery service from you. I like the videos you put up. Take care the roads are a wild place to work on

[@raulbarrios1893]

Nice wrecker, AND good job.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Those two can tow my tractor anytime!! They seem competent!! Oh, wait….

[@noahater5785]

That’s a lot of levers, I would have thought your rotator would be equipped with the more advanced Raptor control package like Ron Pratt has on his rotator.

[@Newberntrains]

That’s extra cost that does the same thing plus less tech stuff to break

[@noahater5785]

@@Newberntrains And possibly a bigger learning curve, less simplicity, and more reliability issues, not to mention all those electronics would probably add a small amount of extra weight to the truck, pushing it just a little too far outside California’s weight regulations that are a lot more stringent compared to somewhere like Missouri.

[@adrianspeeder]

How much you want to pay vs what you get out of it. Levers will outlast the Raptor option.

[@Newberntrains]

@@adrianspeeder rons already had to replace 1 remote

[@TWX1138]

Can't deny, was not too pleased when the driver of their truck left it in reverse while you were trying to determine the situation with that coupler. This sort of device looks like it really needs more points of contact if it's difficult to ensure that it's locked in.

[@oldcoastie2637]

that freaked me out as well, shivers.I would put a chain and a binder on the front, it did fall off once, so.

[@MattyMatt80]

Yeah that was no bueno! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@martycarlo3784]

I just watched 3 of your videos, what part of Mexico do you work in ?

[@williamzoom]

Theres something you don't see everyday!

[@cappyair]

Trent has mad skills = Trent tiene habilidades locas!

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

Duct tape Express strikes again.🤣😂🤣

[@ariedekker7350]

Thank you for letting me see this video.

[@bennyedmondson8919]

Glad there was not a truck hooked up to it

[@mirufe1]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE If you ever come upon a situation like that with a piece of equipment that you're not intimately familiar with and they don't have a full set of manuals, RUN don't walk away. That setup was far from complete and I'd be afraid that you could potentially expose yourself and your company to liability if they'd caused an accident after you helped them. Personally I would have called CHP and/or DOT to let them know that I had concerns about whether the piece of equipment was complete and/or properly adjusted as well as whether they were qualified to operate it.

[@MarkSmith-dh5dh]

Hmm! Okay I don't much about any of these DTU units but it would seem that this setup is dangerous! 😯

[@bennyedmondson8919]

Take his cdl,s away before he kills someone

[@noahater5785]

I assume the CDL of the customer is what you meant?

[@bennyedmondson8919]

@@noahater5785 no the cdl of the driver its his responsibility to make sure that his load is secure per DOT procedure what if would have been towing a tractor behind it and it come loose he even backed out into on coming traffic,the problem is they don't train long enough

[@chuckcts-v3460]

He probably does not even have a CDL to take.

[@DearMarcel]

They don't speak english either. I don't know how they're driving around America :facepalm:

[@passingthru69]

Remember kids, always check to make sure your pin lock is Locked... Glad nobody got hurt...

[@stevenjohannesen88]

Wouldn’t it make sense to have safety chains?

[@VaporheadATC]

No.

[@hotbella1993]

G’Day Trent, Little bit off topic from this video Just wondering how you would tow some of the Road trucks we have down under, B-Double 85ft long 151016.5 pounds A-Double 119ft long 186290.6 pounds ABB-Quad 175.5ft 274475.5 pounds There are bigger ones that run in the Aussie Out Back lol. All the best mate.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Bring a spare truck to pull the load then the tow truck could take the broke truck home. How good is a cell phone in the outback?

[@ky.gambler5281]

We tow the b doubles all the time in Kentucky, only 80,000 lbs + 65,000 lbs tow truck, 2 28 ft trls+ dolly + tandem tractor, the A class would only be towed to the nearest safe drop place....State laws prevail?

[@jcnme27]

Thank God he didn't have a Tractor on the hook. Although, with the weight of the tractor that was piggybacking, it would've separated pretty quickly.

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@fuzion430journey3]

Please explain to me how you get a CDL in the United States and you can’t speak English how did they possibly take the written test, how could they possibly read road signs and permits and so on

[@fuzion430journey3]

@Dave mechanic yes I noticed that after I wrote the comment, they shouldn’t be on our highways

[@BAMCIS13450703]

Most states and California is certainly one of them allow you to take the test in Spanish

[@midgetmatt97]

@@fuzion430journey3 that’s like saying we shouldn’t be on Canada’s highways. It’s a stupid comment to make. However I do agree these two specifically shouldn’t be on any highways or near any big trucks 🤣

[@ronaldfulton1175]

Who said either had a CDL ???

[@bennyedmondson8919]

Awesome job

[@wbball15]

Great improvisation, T.

[@TowMan127]

Great job!

[@NCTLLC24]

Loved The Video, Good 👍 Job, You Need To Invest In A PD35 Fenix Flashlight 🔦 I’ve Had Mine For Five Years It’s A 1000 Lumens Cree LED, The Best Money Can Buy, Stop Using A Cell Phone, THATS For Guys.

[@garymichalski5197]

They should of had chains and binders to help hold it on.

[@bradsobik5599]

Should've put 2 blocks on the back once it was sitting on the fifth wheel and looked to see if the jaw was shut. Don't hang out under anything being suspended.

[@harveystephens6115]

Good job! Enjoyed

[@liza.andkeithsimpson5081]

Great video

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video Trent !!!

[@inspiredscreens]

Thank you.

[@chrisf5418]

Ironic at 13:00: in one frame, we have both a fifth wheel pretending to be a reach AND a reach pretending to be a fifth wheel.

[@Luke.B2184]

I know you probably said it before but it's your rotator a 50 or 75 ton if 75 how much does it weigh

[@noahater5785]

It’s a 50 ton unit

[@Luke.B2184]

@@noahater5785 Thank You I Appreciate It

[@dalecole5933]

i was confused with the tittle of the video

[@lloydrobinson7081]

good video, keep them coming

[@stephenbaran8769]

How can drivers not speak English ? How do they read traffic signs? This should not be allowed!!!

[@rearspeaker6364]

as a matter of fact, all us and Canadian truck drivers must speak english- it's fed. law.

[@dougnorton5143]

More common than you realize

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

The really important traffic signs display a warning by shape, color or markings.

[@randomgamer1514]

Very luck it flew off the freeway could have been a bad accident

[@tombrown5755]

Nice job. It's better to be safe

[@huskerboy3471]

Hi

[@jacobesmith2854]

For being a tow operator your gonna your hand or head under there what would you have done if your cable failed. I never do that

[@nathanbrodeur]

Trent is your Milwaukee impact the high torque or mid torque

[@oldcoastie2637]

Trent good job, thanks for the video. If you are able please elaborate about the payment amounts and issues for such a service and, how do you overcome the language issues regarding payment. Thanks again, keep them coming.

[@Leotheconstructionguy]

Probably dispatcher takes care of it

[@jerrykinnin7941]

You know the old saying if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it.

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Glad that didn’t happen with a tractor attached to it.

[@waltk9067]

👍

[@Clemnunn54]

Americans should to australia to see what we use from 50 tons 1200 tons you would be surprised thank you

[@RDC_Autosports]

lol this was funny

[@MACFORD88]

Pitufos on that tractor means smurfs aka papa smurf.

[@rearspeaker6364]

well theres the problem!!!

[@michaelnicolais1060]

Have seen video from you guys in while?

[@teamidris]

That was well hinky, looks like it wasn’t latched and they hadn’t fitted the clamps. I don’t see how the clamps would have let it slide back.

[@leonardshove729]

Trent You need to put flashlights on all your tow trucks. Stop us I g your phone light

[@drinternatg6391]

How did you get turned ground in a live lane?

[@drinternatg6391]

@m9 ovich yea he’s still facing the oncoming traffic??????

[@yuwensoo4625]

what happend to the roll up to the job aka parking the truck and setting up i did like those parts! but grate vids bro

[@MattyM110]

You headin to the vegas show?

[@raulbarrios1893]

Where aré the chains ? need 2 in front of equipment.

[@mikeclarke6561]

hi i lke tow truck work light they would good headlight

[@modocroughstock5700]

Get in the habit.EVERYTIME IS OUT RIGGER PAD TIME.. one time may be, that time.. easy pick here Ol' son.. The negative angle of the line indicates cab damage if it ever swung loose..

[@SantaClaw]

Holy hell that seems like a terrible idea

[@charlesnelson838]

Can imagine them waiting on u to start your video

[@allengarrison846]

i would have take they to my yard and have them come pick-it up. I thing you may have some liability if it comes up hooked again. they did not appear to understand how their equipment works

[@anthonystike6034]

As much as you had to use the Impact Wrench, I see why they lost the unit. Nobody had tightened the bolts when it was attached in the first place.

[@rossmagwood1381]

I do not think the plates were out far enough to catch

[@MACcopsnK__Coronado]

Wish I was there to translate for you.

[@oscaramaya8599]

👍👍👍

[@geo4136]

they are missing the safety chains and binders that keep this from coming off.

[@geomodelrailroader]

he did not pin up correctly and his DTU is on the ground you will have to lift it up to get it back on the truck.

[@jameshamm2480]

Originally not properly latched, no safety chain secondary security, binders. A accident waiting to happen. Not adequately secured.

[@bohhica1]

Doesn’t it make you wonder how does he get a drivers license if not able to speak English ? Maybe because the truck is not of USA registration.

[@smittyt73]

Or maybe because they offer the test in Spanish. 🤦‍♂️

[@donniebrown2896]

Why??!!

[@smittyt73]

@@donniebrown2896 because there are people in the US that speak Spanish. 🤦‍♂️

[@angelhilariovelazquez4757]

Abla español Bro en tus videos

[@workman50]

How do they get paid for a job like this?

[@fuzion430journey3]

Nobody thought to think why did it fall off the truck in the first place and now we’re trying to jam it back on the truck and you’re gonna put them on the highway doing 60 miles an hour I am a palled at this video in every aspect of it that things should’ve been flat towed out of there and he’s tomorrow and should have their license taken away

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

WOW 😊

[@chuckcts-v3460]

They do not know if it was locked, they thought it was locked before it fell off.

[@edwardfast4525]

That was a different setup I've ever seen could you amagen if they were towing a tractor and it did that😣

[@Unknown-w6b8n]

Chain it up and send it they likely werent chained up properly

[@scottperman6495]

Slide the fifth wheel back and tried again

[@calebmendoza5067]

That is a home made fifth wheel tow attachment and they should be illegal.. some dummies make these in their garage.