Tractor dangles off freeway while container is on fire

We're back at it again with one of our most extreme jobs to date! A tractor trailer crashes and is left hanging off the freeway, being held by the container that also caught fire. Miraculously, the driver survived by climbing out the cab and jumping down approximately 15 feet. Fire department worked quick to put out the fire, but needed our assistance to help contain the fire inside.
Once the fire was under control, my dad in Big Flipper (75ton rotator) and myself in Hulk (50ton rotator) worked together to clear the freeway before the morning rush. This job was difficult, but with the right equipment, teamwork and my dad's experience, we recovered everything safely and efficiently.
Video quality is a bit off from my normal productions due to the bad weather and not having the right camera settings dialed in prior to filming. Either way, I hope you enjoy my return to KZbin! Make sure to subscribe as I continue to publish new videos weekly again.
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[@jimschaefer7827]

This is the answer to the question, "Why do I need to take physics? I'll never need that stuff!" Here, we have several physics concepts in action: mechanical advantage, hydraulics, center of gravity and vector action! Great job, guys!

[@jamesgibbons6292]

Gone are the days where good old "Bubba" from the local repair shop is the wrecker crew. These guys are extremely smart.

[@alancoldicott391]

That was the most dramatic and complicated KZbin video recovery I have seen so far. When I saw the condition of the tractor, I was amazed that the driver survived. It made me wonder how the Firefighters established what the trailer contained before pouring water into it. If it was full of those batteries that explode when wet, the explosion would have been big enough to kill you all and destroy the bridge. What we did not see was how you got the chains onto the tractor to lift it, or how the driver got out, unless he jumped out before it went over. Everyone of you involved did a wonderful job and should be proud of yourselves. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

That's what placards help with , no placards no dangers

[@JimWhitaker]

Which are these batteries which you believe which explode when wet? Ain't no such thing!

[@alancoldicott391]

Obviously you haven't seen the videos that showed these events or seen the results of small batteries blowing holes in concrete the size of a football. You may also not be aware that the Mayor of New York is trying to ban electric scooters because of the severe damage they have caused to multi-story buildings. @@JimWhitaker

[@steelfist65]

I've said it before, your Dad is a boss! However, you are as well! It's great to see a father and son team in action. I loved my Dad, but that would have never been us. You're lucky to have that. Cherish it.

[@doak4886]

What a wreck! Can’t believe the drive lived. You and your Dad are a great team.

[@hauntedshadowslegacy2826]

ikr? 'survived with minor injuries'- fcking how?

[@slimwantedman6694]

Adding to my bucket list. Do a ride along with Josh..

[@CountryEquipmentRentals]

You're back! Haven't seen a video in awhile from you guys! Excellent job once again guys!

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks bud! The way I make my videos is super time consuming, just been too busy to dedicate quality time for the KZbin channel. Finally got around to it, glad you enjoy!

[@billybobharrison8005]

Your dad laughing makes your video made my day always good to see him

[@mnite7991]

Ty for giving credit to your Dad. Dad's always know best. I appreciate your doing that

[@-ray-h]

OMG You’re OK…!!!!!!!!!! We were soooooooooo worried about you Josh. We thought something happened to you on the job accident or something terrible… OMG… We are sooo happy to know you’re ok…!!!! I even sent you an email and also sent a message through your web site asking about you! I hope you know you are really appreciated and we (Your fan base) really appreciate the time you take to bring us the awesome videos you do…!!! Glad to see you back…!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@philipporter7650]

So happy to hear from you 🥰☺️

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

Don’t you have instagram?.josh posts most days

[@-ray-h]

@@TheSwampdoggydog Thanks Bret for the head up on where Josh also Posts... Thanks for letting me know! I will look there also... Just glad to know Josh is ok!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Brett, ... Some of us don't do instagram... but its good to know that he posts there regularly.

[@hirisk761]

Welcome back!

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

I had forgotten the tense, difficult procedure required to recover this mess. Premiered Feb 5, 2021. This becomes one of my favorites. I think the cool thing is that one horrible mess was recovered as three manageable tasks. Again WOW. As I have said before, no other recovery channel even remotely compares with the content you provide. Great job, great video. great channel

[@PepesTowingService]

No joke this is one of my faves! Hard to describe but just showing up and seeing the smoke, fire trucks, water, all of it felt like an actual disaster movie scene. Wish I had the drone for this one.

[@Ed_in_Md]

That looked gnarly! Great job as always.

[@MTstone8]

The HULK and Josh can't be BEAT. I love your video's and Joshes comments. His past video's has shown that he is not afraid to do it right. He will get it done.

[@machellep1]

Glad to see you back / and with dad. That was a tough one. Got my Pepes shirt and hat for Christmas . Best gift I gave myself!

[@johnmccaughan4195]

Great video and a super recovery. Nice to have the Boss there, his knowledge of what men and equipment are capable is amazing. Untold amount of experience and know how. Just like most old time wrecker operators I ever knew, just ignores the weather and does his thing. You are very lucky to have him.

[@robertsmida9601]

That was just plain AWESOME!! Loved how you guys walked that container back!!

[@PepesTowingService]

That was my personal favorite part

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Best recovery content on YT. Thank you.

[@mfc4591]

WELL what a start to the week end watching that. Awesome, well done and glad to see a new video.

[@DependableAutoTruck]

really good job i like the care you take even its a total loss never see you make it worse and the care you extend to your equiptment is really good. i have a old 1966 Dodge D500 with a holmes 500 i am restoring will not be for hire just personal but lots of fun. found sitting in a field for 20 years started right up but no brakes so towed home and did wheel cylinders and clutch cylinder and it now runs and drives great it only has 50,000 miles on it

[@machellep1]

It’s been so long was really getting worried about you !

[@machellep1]

The hell I wasn’t ! I don’t lie !

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

I was wondering my self too. What had happened to them.

[@PepesTowingService]

My Instagram and FB page are still highly active. These videos are just so time consuming since I take my time in editing and everything, been way too busy but finally made time to start pumping these out again.

[@welcometooyoutubefolks9836]

Bought calenders for my shop. Great pictures and high quality

[@PepesTowingService]

@@welcometooyoutubefolks9836 Thank you! So hard to pick which pictures to use but I think they came out fantastic this year.

[@falcon8553]

That was an AWESOME piece of work. We can stop learning from our fathers.

[@davidpontnak3819]

Wow looked great on the big screen...stay safe, great work!

[@deanzrinski284]

That was amazing Josh like always

[@bgmckddy]

That was freaking CRAZY!!!!!!!! I LOVE watching your dad in action, he knows ALL the good tricks!! Job VERY well done as usual!! Be safe my friend!!

[@PepesTowingService]

Crazy is what we do best!

[@oddtechman]

Thanks for the live show on this @Pepe's Towing Service and thanks for sharing

[@robertwhite6309]

Nice job on the production side of your exciting video’s. You leave out the unimportant stuff, “like, stopping for coffee or,,,,,” and do a great job of explaining the technology and techniques you use. Plus you seem to have a good time at work. Thanks for sharing.

[@jorgecruz3515]

Good afternoon Sir you do a good performance thank you , and i be waiting for the calendar Sir GOD BLESS YOU ALL

[@noahproblemo1257]

Man, what was in that container, instant grits? Absolutely excellent work and it’s okay to get laughed at by your Dad sometimes, he’s proud of you.

[@johneben6119]

Thanks for coming back

[@donweden7199]

Backing up that container in the air. You guys are incredible...good job!

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir JOSH //DAD & ALL the 1st Responders // & The Rest of ALL crews !!!! Great recovery for sure !!! Collateral damage to the minimum on your part !!! Hope Driver is OK after jumping down that far !!! Enjoyed the video immensely !!! Wondering what happened to you guys !!! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!

[@loose-arrow-garage]

I remember that exit well from when I lived in that neighborhood. Even when your chain comes loose things work out in your favor. Great job guys!

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Josh you learned from the best, your Dad. You both work very well together! Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@harrisjessop1679]

Outstanding work by EVERYONE involved! Well done my friend!

[@PepesTowingService]

Agreed, was such a great team effort.

[@imtimrich]

Saw that wreck on the morning news that day, I was hoping you would get that call .. Great job on a big job 💪

[@PepesTowingService]

You already know if it's a nasty job, Pepe's has to handle 😎😎

[@ChaserTiponi]

I could wish I was an Astronaut or a Pilot or a ROCKSTAR! Instead I wish I was the operator of a Giant Rotator! Damn that looks like a fun job!

[@brenenraymond8103]

Miss and love you guys & great work

[@michaelthatcher2146]

I've been watching you guys for about six months and now I'm convinced myself heavy recovery is for me. I've been doing driving a light duty wrecker for 12 years now. Hope I can find a company like yours to give me a shot. Your company his very professional

[@patkcorcoran]

Every job you do is dangerous with no instructions, you guys are good.

[@stevenraymer904]

Great job hard work quite satisfying to get to watch

[@michaelmaciejewicz7534]

Excellent service you guy did

[@kevinkinney5445]

Hey Bro... What else can be said? Simply Outstanding Professionals. Good job, you deserve whatever you charge.

[@cherokeeshorter8669]

Nice excellent awesome, i could say even more but in all honesty word cannot Express the greatness of this job

[@bessiewilson9909]

Always enjoy watching you in action

[@pnwRC.]

It was neat watching that container be moved like that. I've not seen, nor heard of that being done before. GREAT video!

[@PepesTowingService]

Was my first time doing that!

[@bethfrench9064]

What an intricate job and so well executed!

[@adamt4742]

walking that container was definitely and advanced/touchy move, the boss and I had to do a very similar move with a loaded mixer drum so I know the feeling. well done

[@d.t.4523]

Great video, Josh. It was a good job too. I'm glad your dad was there to help. Experience and effort make the hardest jobs look easy! Good luck! 👍

[@PepesTowingService]

I definitely would have done it differently but I'm glad we went with his plan

[@d.t.4523]

@@PepesTowingService I would have done it differently too! I would have had an ebay fire sale and used the cash to buy everyone pizza, and then hired you to clear up the wreck. 👍 Could the tractor have been lowered down to the lot below, where the hood was? I'm glad the driver wasn't hurt to bad. Stay safe!

[@Leroys_Stuff]

Nice to see your pops and you josh doing what you do best

[@falcon8553]

One does not stop learning from one's Father. My Dad was also my best friend. He never lost faith in me, especially during my rebellious years. 🤠

[@ericm8811]

Hey Pepe's towing service! Your hopes were indeed realized! That did look cool on KZbin! Glad your safe and back posting vids! Every time there's a long time between your vids I'm concerned because it means your busy trying to clear LA's freeway system of some really serious screw ups! Thanks for sharing that amazing footage! Ride ride ride!

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks! Very true, these videos take many hours to fine tune them the way I like so it's KZbin ready for the fans. Work comes first so when I get some free time I can start being consistent as best I can again

[@BRI33NOR]

You guys are so precise and gentle with those trucks that if ever normal business goes slow you could moonlight as midwives .

[@deernutOO]

Pepe.. you came back to us with a real treat.. awesome feat handling that wreck. tks

[@armandosoliz1455]

You are all Rock Stars!!! Great recovery, great video. Thanks for sharing. Agree w/ Slim, Bucket List item; ride along with the Hulk.

[@danielboyle4368]

Welcome back, very good job.

[@barbannco]

I was just wondering where you were...havnt seen you for weeks....good to see another video from you. WOW I didnt realise the cab was right over the edge...couldnt see that in the dark....the driver was very lucky ...good to hear you and your commentary again Josh. ...:-) great job guys ..another great video as always.

[@philipmichel215]

Ah warm California rain , great job Sr and Jr!

[@ronaldbest8446]

Its been a long time since I seen your videos glad to see again and a wonderful job as always

[@Senegal01]

Great video, I was wondering if you could walk the container with the two trucks, and then you guys start walking it, so the answer is YES! Great work guys, y'all the best!

[@brucewrandol]

Great job guys!

[@railtie765]

Another great interesting recovery you guys do👍👍👍

[@chips2348]

Glad to see your video's again, its been a while always enjoy and even better the Driver was not hurt and NO ONE ON YOUR TEAM, I AM IN FLORIDA, STAY SAFE OUT THERE

[@martifreedman4067]

You guys are amazing!

[@alexgon9627]

awesome recovery! to bad it's a total loss. God bless yall and keep yall safe

[@printer1105]

Just an amazing recovery. That was the worse situation I ever saw in a wrecker video. Excellent job Papa Pepe knows his stuff.

[@carolemommabear9377]

Great job, terrific especially with all the obstacles you were dealing with.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mikeapmechanic4423]

Wow, excellent recovery. Beautiful equipment. I used to haul containers in Denver. I cannot imagine what was going through the driver's mind as he was hanging there. Safe bet he had to change his shorts. Hey, I bet all the pretty girls love to hear you talking about extending your "boom".

[@kovuk9]

Your professionalism and experience are both second to none. I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. although I am not in the field, I learn so much from you and your team.

[@adraye5123]

OPG !! Pepe what does that stand for on your truck, never your outrigger. Once again to guys did a outstanding job. My 🤠 off 📴 to you.

[@Ih8nine]

I love the intro music. It gives that feeling of suspense.

[@2008mjb]

One of the most technical recovery's I have seen so far.

[@PepesTowingService]

Appreciate it!

[@jakepekarik7772]

WOW, amazing job.....

[@sebofo]

That looked scary! Good work by your team!

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

Who did the rigging on the prime mover, now that would have been some brilliant. Understand it would compromise safety and we can’t see everything. Serious respect on this recovery.

[@Ricochet845]

Glad you guys are all ok. I was getting concerned with no video for over a month. I loved this one, well worth the wait. And I was nervous watching that short jacked rotation, I know how dangerous those moves are. Josh, you and your dad and the rest of your team did an amazing job.

[@guillermoreche4840]

Excelente trabajo y más con las condiciones atmosféricas que había. Buen video. Saludos desde Madrid (Spain)

[@tomferrin1148]

Amazing recovery! Several novel approaches needed while working in an extremely tight space under adverse and hazardous conditions. My hat is off to you guys for pulling this off so smoothly and safely. Number 2 best video in my book only to your other cab-overhanging-the-overpass that required a full body harness and climbing skills.

[@TheEagle2688]

Darn good job as always you guys rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@corycollier]

Insane. Just ABSOLUTELY insane! Some may call the footage "unprofessional"...I call it the real deal!

[@JaSoLuV]

This was awesome, really enjoyed seeing the skills between father and son.

[@jacksdvdslewis2222]

Super, super presentation showing skills, experience and safety all at the same time. Only dramatic thing missing was the container filled with explosives, then you could have rescued it at grond level. Hope the pay was equal to the task!

[@maquabear5242]

Boy, it's a real physics lesson watching you guys work.

[@SumterWrecker]

Awesome recovery and thanks for sharing. Stay safe

[@christopherhouge5465]

That was a cool way to move the container kudos

[@josephmarino3951]

That’s old school shit ur dad did we used to do that with 2 trucks and awd cars back in the day never wanted to throw those heavy ass old steel dollies. U guys are best combo of new and old great job as always

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Excellent work you guys !

[@rshutterbug47]

AWESOME JOB 👍👍👍

[@philipporter7650]

Nice to hear from you oviusly crazy busy anyway

[@jamesbrewer2865]

Awesome! !!!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Awsome show... worth the wait I say...

[@sethcarley1446]

HEY JOSH NEW SUBSCRIBER FROM CONN. GREAT WORK AND WHAT A TEAM YOU GUYS ARE, THE RESPECT YOU SHOW YOUR DAD IS AMAZING AND SOMETHING YOU KNOW HE TAUGHT YOU AS WELL ,,, NICE FAMILY .. I DID NOT SEE HOW YOU PUT THE CHAIN ON THE HAGING TRACTOR . I WAS SURE ONE OF YOU BRAVE SOULS HAD TO CLIMB DOWN THERE AND HOOK IT UP ,,,, NICE NEAT AND SAFE TOO ,, GREAT JOB .. SETH CARLEY ,TRUMBULL CT.

[@csfisher1693]

Wow 😲 that was a great job Papa Pepe and Josh. 32:52

[@bgd73]

very intense.. I was glued to the screen

[@PepesTowingService]

Nail biting stuff isn't it?

[@lindasherman9921]

Welcome back, Josh! Good to see Dad keeping his hand in, too. Great job, as always.

[@PepesTowingService]

👍👍👍

[@nelsonmattoon150]

You guys did an awesome job and I love the move your dad came up with 👍

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was a crazy looking wreck an recovery and one lucky driver! Your Dad had a good idea to get the container into a better place to load it!

[@tnine3]

Hulk is a BEAST!! Job well done once again!

[@billybobharrison8005]

Great job have missed your videos hope you safe

[@supperwelder]

that was 1 awesome and totally crazy big recovery to come back with i loved it🙀🙀💗💗🔥

[@pullimgsm]

Fantastic work! Your dad and you are a great team. And that moving the container was genius.