WITNESS TO A ROLLOVER!!! WHILE TOWING A TRUCK WITH THE WESTERN STAR!

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching. Today, is unique, special, and surprising on several levels!!! Ethan and I hop in the Western Star unit #8, the Vulcan V70, 35 ton towing & recovery unit to tow a wrecked road tractor (prime mover) to a body shop. The Western Star was my dad's truck and this is Ethan's first time operating it on a customer job. Dad would be proud. This type of job is the "bread & butter" for a lot of towing companies, so it is important to do it safely and professionally, which I believe Ethan is doing quite well. I am a bit jealous on this one though. While we were dropping the wrecked truck at the body shop, Ethan witnessed a loaded dump trailer roll over while it was attempting to dump rocks!!! I come around the truck in time to see the dust still flying from the incident. Thankfully, nobody was injured. The things we see in this job.... As noted in the video, we didn't get the job of working this rollover, but wait for next week's video!!! Go ahead and watch this video while you are waiting...LOL. I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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[@Mooshka9]

When you have your Dads Western Star painted and wrapped it sure would be great to remember your Dad with a memorial on the new paint or wrap. It was nice to see him on the jobs.

[@leonb2637]

Like put his name and birth/death year it. That would be nice

[@Error-5478]

It certainly would be a very nice tribute.

[@coreylawrence9260]

Have it named after him aswell, carrying his legacy

[@BrucePerkins-mc3hp]

Sure would, kind of like a living memorial

[@edwardmyers1746]

I'd probably permanently keep the name on the door

[@tedfisk1211]

Ethan driving his grandfather's truck is really great.

[@dustysherrmann4427]

🧡

[@bethfrench9064]

Ron, I love the patience you have when you’re training. You treat all your trainees with respect and Ethan was no exception. Bravo!

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

It's called the Ron Pratt towing School lol

[@bretlong669]

He's definitely a very patient man lol

[@robbnorth2243]

Ron I love your attention to detail and the multiple checks to make sure everything is right. Better safe than sorry!!! Awesome father son time. I wish more dads were like this!!!

[@gorillaau]

To paraphrase an old adage, check twice, recover once.

[@kevinharris1914]

It is good to see father & son working together. Ethan keep up the good work. You have a good teacher and mentor. To Ethan, Ron, and the rest of the Midwest Truck & Tow staff . . . Stay safe and God bless.

[@just_some_internet_guy]

Great teamwork! What one sees, the other does not. If there is an issue, and one tries and does not succeed initially, the other does. Ethan is doing extremely well! And you too of course, Ron. A master teacher. Thank you for not only showing us the world of recovery, but also the world of mentoring. Thanks for everything, beginning to end.

[@NeonDreams7]

Ron, I think it would be a great tribute to keep the Livery of #8 the same as it is in honor of your dad. Maybe freshen up the paint and graphics, but it's neat that its the one that stands out.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I agree. As I said in my comment, the "Big Star" just wouldn't be the same if they changed the burgundy to blue in order to match the rest of the fleet.

[@liskaerik]

Aggreed!

[@wirlpoolgaming9710]

Agreed

[@jerryplante4239]

Three generations in one truck. Kinda like the B-52 bomber. Good job Ethan.

[@johnd.cromwell2923]

You guys be very careful out there. We just had a 31 yr old tow truck driver hit and killed over by Tulsa, OK on the toll road this last week. :(

[@stevebury6560]

I want to say you have an excellent way of teaching the trade.I think Ethan is doing very well and will be a very good operator in the near future. Great job!!!

[@Simon-ho6ly]

Even though ive seen a few rollovers in my time, it still staggers me how much the frame of a truck can twist and not break in these situations. Ok its unlikely to be road worthy afterwards but the fact something you think of as being solid can bend so much and (mostly) back again is mad...

[@JV-pu8kx]

Try sitting on a bridge, waiting to turn, and have heavy trucks using one of the other lanes, making the bridge deck bounce!

[@timothygeiger8271]

You would be surprised what is able to be repaired & put back on the road. A lot of them can be repaired, it's just the funding to do the repairs. Some companies will collect the insurance money, & if the insurance company totals it out, buy it back from insurance for pennies on the dollar & eventually rebuild. I've driven for companies that do exactly that. The companies i drove for had their own body shops, so they could rebuild for much cheaper. They can straighten some frames.

[@isallah1kafir196]

Yes Iron is one amazing material, it can twist, and most often the frame is hardened too, this is one reason one should not weld such frames, after one accident. The old VW-Beetle had torsion bars as spring axles, one end of it was fixed in a pipe and on the other had were the wheel-bearing with brakes mounted, and it could twist when the wheel hit a whole or pump in the road...

[@litz13]

Sumter Wrecker just posted one where the frame twisted a full 180 degrees -- and still largely untwisted when pulled back onto the road and righted. Still done for.

[@brettmorton7365]

Watch them installing train tracks... those things bend like cooked spaghetti, it's unreal..

[@davidwayne9982]

Ethan is lucky - he'll be an EXCELLENT operator-- leanring from the BEST-- and doing it RIGHT.

[@adairwilkinson6916]

Hi Ron, what I have always enjoyed about your vids , is the time and patience you show to the job in hand. This vid, yet again, demonstrates your relentless pursuit of doing the job “properly” and safely, despite the frustrations of the trucks damaged axle. Ethan has got a great mentor and a great Dad as well. Best Wishes Roy W. UK

[@randallduffield9178]

I liked how you let Ethan do it his way. Always more then one way to do things.

[@mylonwatterud2228]

Great job Ethan. You did a very good job. You have a great teacher and you learn fast.

[@ronwatson4135]

Enjoyed the video and appreciated the " Do It Right The First Time " attitude.

[@Chaplain_GM]

You Have Their Way (sufficient but not Great) And Then You have The Pratt Way (Best Way with Redundancy built in) Well done Ron and Ethan!!!

[@samuelcheatham4586]

Watching you and Ethan reminds of me and my Pop's. He showed me how. Then gave me control and asked me questions about things he knew could be a problem. Instead of saying " Do it this way"

[@TheByard]

I worked in tunneling and had some great teachers, they taught me so much about safety it came as second nature after a while. How to read a rock face, what is going to fall etc. A small stone will drop before a big one, so if a pebble hit your hard hat, get out of there before the big un hit's.

[@bobjoncas2814]

GLAD NOBODY WAS HURT, KEEP SAFE

[@jo6520]

Your dad is looking down on you and Ethan from heaven and smiling!

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Ron and Ethan glad no one was hurt in the rollover. Thanks for sharing stay safe Ron and Ethan.

[@AndrewHaverson]

That was a good idea, switching tasks. Saves frustration for the both of you. God bless the company, a its related families 🙏

[@nickellingson7035]

Good looking truck. Thanks for all you do

[@josetellez1803]

Lost your channel for a bit and am glad to be back!!

[@stevenwaldrop7853]

I like how patient you are as a teacher.

[@joescalise4653]

Glad no one was hurt. Good job guys

[@chrischristenson4547]

the gift of teaching to the next generation is a pearl of great price

[@Joe-is4lj]

Ron, great to see you working as a team with your boy. I was pretty excited on a road trip to Alabama this summer stopping by the truck stop by your shop and driving by the shop Seeing all the trucks outside. Hats off to you sir and your American dream.

[@dustysherrmann4427]

Ron, if you repaint the Western Star, I would paint it the old colors in memory of your father 🙏

[@servicesroutiersphoenix7270]

i love this western stars model, maybe one day , i hope to have one like this Glad to see this truck working

[@swampyankee72]

"That's what this job is about, making stuff work" Classic gold.

[@leonb2637]

Lucky no one got injured in the rollover. Good to see these jobs shown mostly in real time, the details and checks that need to be considered to do the job right.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Your dad seemed like a real class act when he was in the videos. If it was up to me, I'd leave the color scheme of the "Big Star" just as it is. It just wouldn't be the same if you were to change it from the burgundy to blue. Also, I've always loved those hood wings. They're "old school" but still functional additions. My dad always had one on his conventional tractors and I've had one on my Classic XL since a few weeks after driving it off of the dealers lot brand new back in late 2005. As always, be safe and God bless you, your crew and, your equipment.

[@tuba7084]

I was thinking the same thing. The truck is very special to them, might just as well keep the color scheme that Ron’s dad chose on the truck and use that as a memorial for his dad. Updating the lights for safety reasons I would fully understand since emergency tow and recovery is extremely dangerous. You could call it the centerpiece of the truck collection.

[@pinleyterry7667]

Ron you have done a great job in training Ethan just love watching you two together. Ethan got the best training of all keep up the great work & may God continue to bless you Ron & Ethan & your Family & Employees can't wait to catch your next KZbin Video

[@brian12171]

Always nice to see Ron and Ethan working together. Brings back the old father/son business ethic. Another awesome video. Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless and protect you..

[@philsmidwestclassiccars150]

Wow, good catch on the bucket. Glad everyone's o.k. Nobody knows when accidents happen, they just do, anytime or anyplace.

[@calvingreene90]

The more rolled dump trucks I see the more I like the Live Bottom System.

[@daviddishman]

Ethan did a great job on this truck and he has a great teacher in his father

[@CSltz]

I think that’s my favorite line of the whole video. “ If you need any help I’ve got a couple guys in the shop.”

[@herbthomas5097]

I'd like to find a good ol'wrecker like that western star. It's a real work horse.

[@bellum128]

I kind of like the Western Stars different burgundy color scheme...makes it feel unique to the other trucks which is fitting since it's Ron's dad's.

[@jamesalinio5277]

Good morning Mister Ron and Ethan The best experience is first hand experience and Ethan has the best teacher there is, good job guys

[@infoanorexic]

Those Cascadia hood latches: sometimes it helps to have both sides engaged before locking any of them down. The action of locking it down on one side puts twist on the hood and raises the other side enough to make engaging the latch difficult, if not impossible.

[@ecarroll3723]

Or not be wearing thick gloves while trying to latch it like he was doing.. That's why Ethan was able to get it and showed how it was done without wearing gloves.

[@harveyharris277]

Sometimes using the middle finger to latch the hood on those types of latches will make things easier.

[@thebulldogchefs203]

Brother Ron you are a great mentor and role model. Your son has come a long way. God bless and God speed Brother.

[@barbaragholston8929]

I love the way that you instructed him. I could learn from a teacher like you.

[@brettmorton7365]

Would have been nice for Ethan to do a job in his grandfathers truck. He's come a long way.. that's what good role models will do. Stay safe over there in these winter months...

[@cwlong9667]

Good video with Ethan doing good job! Love the Western Star! Still a good looking machine!🙂

[@rayremaker4703]

Great job Ron and Ethan. Ethan is growing as a tow operator

[@-ray-h]

Good Job on this video guys... Ethan did a great job...! I really like the way Ethan drives slower and safely... It's good to see the truck your Dad / grandfather drove & liked... Bringing back good memories guys...! Sorry Ron you didn't get to see the rollover... Guess this one was just meant for Ethan to see... Glad nobody was hurt...

[@davidnelson1134]

That truck is recognizable by its red fenders !

[@MySqueakyfoot]

Ron is seriously the man for the job. So many things can happen, slip away, snap. Then best instinct isn't good enough. That's why Ron keeps his crew under constant training. I like that.

[@Bongofurry]

So much to know about towing I never imagined the amount of work until I started watching your vids. God bless you families and crew.

[@larrybrown7273]

Outstanding real life towing Ron'Your gonna one of the great ones over time

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work Ron and Ethen , great job

[@teresachapman1130]

Ethan sure has come a long ways he's got the very best trainer Team Pratt 👍👍👍👍

[@JV-pu8kx]

The teaching goes both ways, too.

[@teresachapman1130]

@@JV-pu8kx you are so right just love his videos and the family they are tight net

[@stevelyautey7339]

I would to see the Western Star in the same colors as it is with something like a shadow of your dad on both sides of the truck. Maybe a saying(s) he was known for painted on also. God Bless you and your family Ron!!

[@russbrekkestran4777]

Ron keep it the same. I loved watching you and your dad

[@demonknight7965]

Good Catch Ethan!

[@RedogZuk]

Western Star is a sweet rig Well done E 🤠🤘🏼☀️☀️

[@williamarmstrong9970]

Ron; It's easy to tell that you are working in a parking lot and NOT on the side of the highway. Your more relaxed! Thanks for teaching Ethan.

[@HugsBach]

Your videos are always educational. Thank you for sharing.

[@tractorboy31]

Good morning ron and crew

[@nonaloeffler308]

Great job Ethan nice yo see you both working together.....

[@susanowens6393]

Another great job Ethan and Ron did, with Ethan driving. And bringing it to it's destination

[@eddieturner9678]

I think Ethans idea of setting the underreach on top of the frame would have put enough downward pressure to loosen the chain on that axle.

[@niemma2]

I would have done this as well.

[@oliverfrieda9120]

Hey Ron Pratt ... a super Job.....👍🙄thanks for this video.....and many greetings from Germany from Oliver

[@mfc4591]

Number eight is a lovely truck. Have a good week end.

[@bigscout1584]

Awe man what a cliff hanger. Glad I am a long time subscriber

[@susanowens6393]

Another great job done by you both Ron and Ethan

[@SirNightmann]

WoW Mr. Pratt , I've been watching your videos and you are so organized with your equipment lol kind of reminds me of me when it comes to stuff like that, I like how you are training all your boys , that's why I watch your videos, seems like your dad trained you very well, it makes me proud of you and all your team. A huge thumbs up brother 👍

[@charlesruetsch2883]

Boy! Ethan has come along way great teacher Ron!

[@marcuswhite1403]

Glad the dump truck driver was ok. One of my buddies that drive gravel trucks had the same thing happen to him on the highway that they were working on.

[@genekimberly68]

That is prophetic!!! "Finding a way to make things work, often under HORRIFIC conditions"!!!! Make the sign and hang up in the shop. Sounds a lot like life doesn't it, except for the Grace of God and the love of Jesus!!!! Oh BTW, I was off here for a while and I think I missed the Death of your father. I lost mine when I was almost 7 but I can almost see him sometimes when things are slow and sleep is near. As I am apt to say, Don't be sad that his gone, but be blessed and HAPPY that he was HERE!. May the good Lord bless and keep you.😇😀😍🙏🙏🚎

[@cathygrimes3710]

Ron and Ethan , so Happy when I get to see you bothvwotking together.

[@bbland2750]

Good teaching moment. Investing time in to the future of your business with such patience. Well done on both of Ya'lls parts.

[@paulwhitlock6666]

I like it when someone is being trained the right way without being treated like an idiot.👍

[@davidwayne9982]

You can be PROUD of your son--- after all, he DID learn from the BEST!!!

[@maudwelford1843]

Good job Ethan 💕🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@sandraedwards9943]

Ethan does seem to be a great asset to the business. I can see he does have the quality to think outside the box.

[@mummabear01]

I love watching you guys do your thing. Nobody does it better. You need to get an Ethan Cam.

[@michaelboyd8953]

I think you should you guys should keep the truck the way it is in memory of your dad

[@adrianspeeder]

The Western Star has a class level that even a Pete can't touch.

[@darrenk4507]

Western Star is now owned by Freightliner. They are just different body styles on Freightliner chassis. Unfortunate.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

Western Star was originally White Motors Co. Answer to Peterbilt Kenworth Freightliner. After Freightliner stopped being marketed by White. Volvo snagged White GMC class 8 And MACK. Western Star went on their own.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@darrenk4507 I'm sure you know that Daimler has owned both companies for years. I currently own both Freightliner and Kenworth tractors, I started buying KWs after having to replace all of the coolers on 2 Cascadias because of debris going through their plastic grilles (KW and Pete still have metal grilles). The 2 Freightliners I still own, a 1995 FLD12064 and a 2006 Classic XL also have metal grilles. Those coolers ain't cheap! Another real shame is that Mack has been owned by Volvo for quite a while too.

[@FuelMan]

@@darrenk4507 the old western stars before freightliner was good trucks made with real steel. Sad times when they sold out.

[@jameslovitt994]

Uh...no

[@sideview79]

Never been a Star Car guy but I like that one and hope to see it more often ! Nice seeing Ethan coming along too !

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great job and Ethan is learning how to do it right.

[@Hokieredneck]

Ron is the best teacher ever

[@cenniedaines3745]

great first job Ethan!! congrats

[@888johnmac]

lol , watching Ron & Ethan work together is like me & my Son working together .. most of the time we're almost telepathic , but sometimes our solutions to a problem couldn't be more opposite

[@sarahking3179]

Awesome job

[@MydogTobes]

I worked as a HVAC field technician, going to people’s homes, fixing furnaces and air conditioners. One house I was at, I was doing a clean and check, preventative maintenance on an oil fired boiler. Everything was going great on that till I went out to the truck to get a nozzle for burner. I was working quietly cleaning up the electrode assembly when I heard metal grating and a thud outside the truck. I looked over at the house next door and their oil tank slipped off the bricks and slammed against the house. Luckily it didn’t go through the wall and rupture, spilling 275 gallons of fresh heating oil. It just fell off the bricks the legs were on and sideways against the house. I handed the lady a business card that came out thinking I did something to it. I told her that I don’t touch other people’s property but would be glad to come back and fix it if she scheduled it in.

[@usnusmcret]

In the military, our favorite saying was, “Improvise, Adapt, Overcome” (Clint Eastwood)

[@jacksonb9588]

Good morning Ron and Crew stay safe

[@roxiannaroses6005]

Hi Ron. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family. Had a great one myself. Its cool how you were there at the same time you were towing back.

[@flybyairplane3528]

RON, HELLO,GREAT TO SEE ETHAN, HAD HIS FIRST DRIVE ON THE WESTERN STAR,Yes I do recall the LOWER UNDERREACH,,,,WHAT ENGINE IN IN IT ?, I had a full day,starting@5 am FRIDAY, SO JUST SAW THIS,ENDING 12;45PM EST, HOPE you and FAMILY had a great THANSGIVING, ,, GOD BLESS YOU ALL,,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markreetz1001]

Extra excitement that wasn't at your expense!! He didn't watch where his tires were. Very soft ground to be raising a rig that high! Good video Ron & Ethan

[@infoanorexic]

Dumping an "Endo" is a bit of a crap shoot, even with perfect ground conditions. If the load sticks, up front and to one side, it really throws the balance off. What can be bad for a regular dump truck is magnified because of the height the front of the trailer must go to, to fully dump. Probably why I've seen only ratty looking tractors doing endo work. I've never seen a brand new tractor used for it, anyway ... Those big, oversized off road haul trucks are designed so the bed/back can flip without laying over the front, where the engine & operator are. Tip it back upright, go back to work. Letsdig18 has shown a few instances of that in the past year.

[@robertclubs9908]

Awesome show

[@Drew6709]

Update lights, chains, winches but leave the colors alone. That is what makes the rig so sentimental. Make too many changes and I think the sentimentality gets taken away. Just my 2 cents.

[@nwpioneer2551]

It takes years and someone smart to be good tow truck operator.

[@claytonabare1551]

Awesome young man you're Grandfather would be proud of you

[@wandalbowen8101]

Good Morning Ron and crew

[@graylingbishop1905]

Really good to have seen you in the hills Ron . You are very nice . Keep greasy side down on everything. Really enjoy your channel. Be careful God Bless