Congratz to Ethan on his C class, makes me realise how long I been watching you Ron, also cheers for slingin this one Ike's way brother, he's a good man. Blessings to you and yours from Australia.
Ron has to let go of the wheel at some stage. Better to do it incrementally rather than overight. When Ron decideds to semi-retire, I hope he gives Ethan (or whoever it is in the family) plenty of time to smoothly transition operations.
I love his videos. His son Ethan is a hoot. He went to a trade school (after graduating from high school) so he would be in the family business. , and he looks like Hank Williams Jr. (long hair), wears what looks like a regular cowboy hat .. In fact it is a hardhat .. kinda cool. When I first saw him like that, I put my head in hands and thot Oh, boy! But I don't think his Dad cares as long as he works and knows what he is doing, or learning. I didn't recognize him at first. Ron's Dad died very suddenly from Cd. (I hate the word.) He went to the hospital, on Drs. recommendation. Expected to be home in a day or two, but died. Ron was devastated. Great family .. no swearing (which I love) Hard working, not living off the gov't.
Unfortunately one of many predicaments for a shorts and flip-flop wearing modern-day truck driver. Good job getting him out and hopefully he learned something.
Truckers nowadays don't care how they clothe themselves. I always wore jeans and some decent shirt. I did not want to expose my hairy legs to the rest of the world.
Mr E. Learn as much as you can no matter how long it will take. You still will make errors. That's all in the learning experience. You're learning from a 🏆. B SAFE
Ron, I'm sure you see yourself in Ethan...! It's amazing to see the Father & Son relationship... Wow Ethan driving and Dad riding... Thinking about Grandpa during these times... 🦅He's watching over you both... Good video guys...!
He definitely is not qualified to driver my brother was an 18 wheeler most of his life and I saw him put them places pretty darn small. He use to say if you knew what was driving trucks out there it would scare you to death.
Way to go Ethan...you are learning from one of the best I have ever seen. Your Dad is a true professional and as long as you follow his lead you to will be a true professional also. I watch many of the Wrecker / recovery video's and its easy to see that your old man is amongst the best in the business.
New Volvos are being delivered with The passenger side hood latch hooked up to the internal pull lever. The driver side has a cable under the hood that you should be able to reach if you open the side faring. I work for Penske as a diesel mechanic and have encountered this issue multiple times
it feels weird watching this video today as i just met up with you guys yesterday. Thanks again for your time to talk to me. Hope the Stroopwafels were tasty ;-)
I know you won't submit it but this is a great video for Bonehead Truckers. A 3for, off the scale, flip-flops and a new truck already with failing mechanism. He's part of the Volvo mafia.
Taking the before & after pics doesn't reduce the chances of getting sued for damages, it just significantly reduces the chances of LOSING those Lawsuits...
can't imagine the drive space he must have to keep all the photos/videos for however long he keeps them... we only see the edited versions, not the full thing... i'm guessing cloud storage to the moon
Ummmm Ron you got in the wrong side of the tator, I bet that felt strange, as always great to see you teaching and coaching the next generation of operator
Congratulations to Ethan on getting his Class A CDL premit hard to believe how far he has come, just seems like yesterday he was standing beside you as you pulled a driver out of a place trying to turn around, Happy Labor Day Weekend Ron, hope you your family and the Midwest Crew have a fantastic Labor day weekend and stay safe
Ethan is coming along quite impressively! It really warms my heart to see a son following in his dad's footsteps in the family business! I would have loved to be able to add "& Son" to the doors of my big truck, but, (1) he really hated driving for hours on end, and (2) deep in his heart he felt the unmistakable pull of the LORD's calling on his heart and soul and is now a minister! I couldn't be more proud of him now!!! Thank you for sharing these videos with us! May God bless and keep you and your family and team!
Mr. Ron, I either watch too many of your videos or I have learned a lot watching your videos. Today my truck just quit moving, don’t know yet. But I knew what I needed in order to get my truck back onto the trailer. Went and got 50’ of cable and a snatch block. Used my bothers truck to pull the tractor on the trailer. Thanks for the videos. God bless y’all and have a good Labor Day weekend
It's a Volvo part you can only buy from them and it's probably couple hundred dollars for the pair. However yes I would be more concerned about the damage to the underside of the truck
It sounded like he didn't even know the hood was broken. Unless something happened when he fell off the edge of the scale, which could be possible if the truck was tweaked a little, he never opens his hood, which means he doesn't do a proper pretrip. 🙄
Just for info if no one already mentioned it. You can reach under the hood above the tires and pull the hood releases. Bit of a pain to get in there, but it can be done
I was a tow truck operator for quite some time myself. I found, with a Volvo truck, if the latch isn't releasing, try going under the hood directly over the tire. Feel for the wire cord that releases the hood, and give it a steady pull. Do that on both sides, and your hood is fully released.
I usually watch recovery videos and find ten things I think they should have done differently, but watching this video I saw a great experienced recovery operation that was text book correct ! I’m going to watch more from this guy
Great to see Ethan starting to learn the ropes. Surprised a truck that expensive doesn't have a basic bubble level on the wall of box so you can visually check the electronic gauge. Might be an idea to buy a couple and stick them on yourself (Park it on the level shop floor when attaching them) so you always have second reference point in case of malfunction.
Well, that driver had a 'weight' taken off his mind. Better yet, the Volvo didn't get a 'pound-ing'!! Hearty congrats to Ethan on his CDL 'A'. That lad's doing well. Course, it helps being taught and mentored by someone who knows his stuff and how to interact with customers!!!
My '06 Scion has tow loops underneath. I renta-KIA had an emergency tow hook that screwed into the front.(Don't try driving a Kia, where the signs recommend 4x4 vehicles).
I saw your video first on Bonehead Truckers. Great Job. I'm sure that this was one of your easier jobs to do. I agree with Ike that this driver should not be in a truck. Ethan, you are learning from one of the best in the industry.
The thing that amazes me is how easily your cables freewheel out. Most operators I see, it takes 3 men and a small boy, so to speak, to pull their cables...
this video is the true meaning of what i call the circle of life WAY WAY WAY back in the past it was ron and his dad going out to DO a job together NOW it is ron and his son going out and doing a job TOGETHER i am so happy that they get to do this
RON,GOOD MORNING ,,NEW DRIVER, IF HE CAN NOT EVEN DRIVE,ONTO A SCALE, AND WEARS FLIPFLOPS, I REALLY DO NOT HAVE CONFIDENSE, AS HIM BEING A DRIVER !,,so I heard EATHEN GOT HIS CLASS ‘A’ CDL LICENSE, GREAT,,PROUD OF HIM, HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL LABOUR DAY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, ,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Mike is still around, but drives one of the smaller tow trucks now a newer version of the Vulcan V70, I forget what it's named and often assists Ron with many calls.
I used to do that same thing when I was driving over the weighbridge at my old work and I knew the van was overweight. 2 wheels in, 2 wheels off and it weighs about right. Main difference is though, that one was set into the ground.
I dont mind Ron being overly cautious on the small and seemingly easy jobs. It only takes one tiny mistake from taking a shortcut to cause major damage or injuries to someone around even a simple recovery. There is a time and place for shortcuts and good old boy routines but heavy recovery is neither one.
Mark, it’s getting so now finally some dispatchers,are refusing anybody with flip flops,NOT SAFE !,lll bet he never used them in driving school !, my my how things have changed ! Stay well,,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I had a corner of pavement at a truckstop fail and got me in the same position on the axle stopped before i tore anything up but hope it was the last time i see an 1150R hooked to my rig lol but glad miller made such a capable truck to help get us drivers unstuck
The knowledge of Geneation to be passed down to the next. It is nice to see a young man. Follow his Dads footsteps..same path probably was from following your Dad. May He rest in peace.
Above ground deck, no pram rails... a disaster waiting to happen! Some of the in ground decks are now with an open pit. That is a disaster in the making... The only advantage of an above ground weighbridge / scale like this is that if there is a leak of some sort in the truck or the load, the dangerous goods / gas will dissipate, not like a pit, which will store and build up the materials. An exercise was conducted with the fire brigade, a truck leaking dangerous goods and a levertronic weighbridge set in a pit. 10 crews of firefighters killed off by not neutralizing the platform first, then neutralizing both headworks / indicators in the office. One place that had an old Hawke & Co installed, they removed the lever system and put 4 load cells in. The pit was deep enough, and was kept spotless by the owner. As there was a nice wide stairway down to the pit, which went under the old beam / steelyard, the owner of the property would on occasions, have 'pit dinners' for different local charities. Lighting would be strung from the deck underside, tables and chairs placed, and it was usually a great evening was had by all! The charities also gained a lot from the dinners!
Best part about those gloves is if anyone ever gets out of line your knuckles will be just fine :P This video is a perfect example of why lift bars or spreader bars are a thing.. to hold the cables apart over the load while you lift it so it doesn't get damaged.. would've been highly useful.
I did one like that last winter with a straight stick. I backed on the scale instead of backing up on a 90 to the front of the truck. Lifted by the Ali arc pin and swung the front over. Guy had spun his tires and got a bollard between the two sets of duals so I had to drag the back end over too. Yay fun lol
Great recovery, it look so much worse at first. Ethan is following his Dad's & Grand Father's Footsteps. This is how Family Businesses are supposed to be. I've seen a lot of drivers having scale issues over the years. My worst experience was sleeping at a steel mill scale when I was flat bedding. Another driver came up behind me while I was 1st in line at the scale, & hit the back of my trailer so hard he actually bent the frame of the trailer, broke the ICC Bumper off & shoved my tractor onto the scale sideways. I kind of ended up looking just like this one, but the scale I got shoved up onto was elevated about a foot higher. After all was said & done, the trailer was toast & I drove the tractor around for another 6 months with a nice dent in the oil pan. Glad it was a company truck.
Thats some great father and son time [and Tator time] (and a learning experience) at the same time. Congrats to Ethan for getting his CDL class A. Might want to consider adding a Ethan cam! Thanks for the video!
Ethan's got his Class A - it doesn't seem to be five minutes since he was just starting in kiddie-school!
This was so fun seeing you enter on the "wrong" side of the truck. Isn't it great to have your own personal driver?
I’m sure that Ron is very happy with Ethan’s evolution but it must be very odd for him being the passenger.
First time he's gotten in the "right" side.. (Watching in Australia) 😂😂
Being like riding with dave and his girlfriend billyjo
Congratz to Ethan on his C class, makes me realise how long I been watching you Ron, also cheers for slingin this one Ike's way brother, he's a good man. Blessings to you and yours from Australia.
Congrats on the permit. Ethan! Ron, I'll bet it feels weird sitting in the passenger seat!
It looked weird on the video. But very cool
It was wierd watching it
Heh, its surely a different perspective. XD
Might feel weird, but at least it's easy on his shoulder ;)
Ron has to let go of the wheel at some stage. Better to do it incrementally rather than overight. When Ron decideds to semi-retire, I hope he gives Ethan (or whoever it is in the family) plenty of time to smoothly transition operations.
Congrats to Ethan, very fortunate to be learning from a great mentor such as Ron. Wealth of knowledge and professionalism.
Great to see next generation getting in there.
mentor? Is that what they call your dad where you're from? :P
3rd generation!!!
@@jaratt85 It could have been Sensei :-)
I love his videos.
His son Ethan is a hoot. He went to a trade school (after graduating from high school) so he would be in the family business. , and he looks like Hank Williams Jr. (long hair), wears what looks like a regular cowboy hat .. In fact it is a hardhat .. kinda cool. When I first saw him like that, I put my head in hands and thot Oh, boy! But I don't think his Dad cares as long as he works and knows what he is doing, or learning. I didn't recognize him at first.
Ron's Dad died very suddenly from Cd. (I hate the word.) He went to the hospital, on Drs. recommendation. Expected to be home in a day or two, but died. Ron was devastated.
Great family .. no swearing (which I love) Hard working, not living off the gov't.
Unfortunately one of many predicaments for a shorts and flip-flop wearing modern-day truck driver. Good job getting him out and hopefully he learned something.
Not sure he is capable of learning how to really back one of those things. Operating heavy equipment with flip flops!
The shorts I dont mind the flip flops r a huge no no
Truckers nowadays don't care how they clothe themselves. I always wore jeans and some decent shirt. I did not want to expose my hairy legs to the rest of the world.
He's lucky that he didn't set it down on the oil pan!
They're called "thongs" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mr E. Learn as much as you can no matter how long it will take. You still will make errors. That's all in the learning experience. You're learning from a 🏆. B SAFE
Ron, I'm sure you see yourself in Ethan...! It's amazing to see the Father & Son relationship... Wow Ethan driving and Dad riding... Thinking about Grandpa during these times... 🦅He's watching over you both... Good video guys...!
He has a great teacher and he will be doing even better as he progresses.
I have a feeling that the truck driver is doing a pirate fair and not qualified at all....
That's why he didn't know how to open the hood, removed the tow hook covers. Was all worried about the covers after crashing the truck
He definitely is not qualified to driver my brother was an 18 wheeler most of his life and I saw him put them places pretty darn small. He use to say if you knew what was driving trucks out there it would scare you to death.
I agree 👍
Agreed
@@ireneeickenhorst2326 yup and if you knew what was managing half the fleets out there you'd brick your shorts because that's even worse
Ahhh Ron climbing into the passenger seat is interesting!
Way to go Ethan...you are learning from one of the best I have ever seen. Your Dad is a true professional and as long as you follow his lead you to will be a true professional also. I watch many of the Wrecker / recovery video's and its easy to see that your old man is amongst the best in the business.
Congratulations to Ethan for the CDL approval.
You can be proud of what your son has learned lately 👍
A good boy, God bless you
The newer body styling might be to reduce wind drag and improve fuel efficiency but it sure isn't for any service easing.
Most modern stuff isn’t easy to service anymore. It’s a shame too
Pop pop
Same with newer cars trucks ..usually sucks
Some of the freightliners are like 3" off the ground. Of course there is no way to unpin and flip up the bumper. That would cost an extra $20
On Volvos, those front corner bumper pieces come off very easily. If remember, it's a 19mm hex, unplug spot light wiring, and it's off.
The driver is wearing flip flops!
That’s the least of his worries
"Pakistani truck" driver?
Boneheaded
New Volvos are being delivered with The passenger side hood latch hooked up to the internal pull lever. The driver side has a cable under the hood that you should be able to reach if you open the side faring. I work for Penske as a diesel mechanic and have encountered this issue multiple times
it feels weird watching this video today as i just met up with you guys yesterday. Thanks again for your time to talk to me. Hope the Stroopwafels were tasty ;-)
I know you won't submit it but this is a great video for Bonehead Truckers. A 3for, off the scale, flip-flops and a new truck already with failing mechanism. He's part of the Volvo mafia.
i love the fact that you document any prior damage to the vehicle=less likely to be sued for pre existing damage =CYA
Taking the before & after pics doesn't reduce the chances of getting sued for damages, it just significantly reduces the chances of LOSING those Lawsuits...
@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan also helps he records everything, showing when he took photos and how he worked to reduce a risk of damage
can't imagine the drive space he must have to keep all the photos/videos for however long he keeps them... we only see the edited versions, not the full thing... i'm guessing cloud storage to the moon
Ummmm Ron you got in the wrong side of the tator, I bet that felt strange, as always great to see you teaching and coaching the next generation of operator
Congratulations to Ethan on getting his Class A CDL premit hard to believe how far he has come, just seems like yesterday he was standing beside you as you pulled a driver out of a place trying to turn around, Happy Labor Day Weekend Ron, hope you your family and the Midwest Crew have a fantastic Labor day weekend and stay safe
Congratulations on your permit Ethan
Ethan is coming along quite impressively! It really warms my heart to see a son following in his dad's footsteps in the family business! I would have loved to be able to add "& Son" to the doors of my big truck, but, (1) he really hated driving for hours on end, and (2) deep in his heart he felt the unmistakable pull of the LORD's calling on his heart and soul and is now a minister! I couldn't be more proud of him now!!!
Thank you for sharing these videos with us!
May God bless and keep you and your family and team!
That driver needs some more training. It scary thinking there are more like him it there.
Mr. Ron, I either watch too many of your videos or I have learned a lot watching your videos. Today my truck just quit moving, don’t know yet. But I knew what I needed in order to get my truck back onto the trailer. Went and got 50’ of cable and a snatch block. Used my bothers truck to pull the tractor on the trailer. Thanks for the videos. God bless y’all and have a good Labor Day weekend
Love how the drive is worried about the tow covers after he drives off the scale
It's a Volvo part you can only buy from them and it's probably couple hundred dollars for the pair.
However yes I would be more concerned about the damage to the underside of the truck
So, How did he perform the pre run inspection if the hood is unable to open?.
Agreed,
It sounded like he didn't even know the hood was broken. Unless something happened when he fell off the edge of the scale, which could be possible if the truck was tweaked a little, he never opens his hood, which means he doesn't do a proper pretrip. 🙄
probably didnt lol
That is definitely something for DOT to look into. I would guess his pre-trip is done from within the cab in about 20 seconds.
Exactly what i was wondering. I guess he needs to get that fixed asap.
Just for info if no one already mentioned it. You can reach under the hood above the tires and pull the hood releases. Bit of a pain to get in there, but it can be done
I was a tow truck operator for quite some time myself. I found, with a Volvo truck, if the latch isn't releasing, try going under the hood directly over the tire. Feel for the wire cord that releases the hood, and give it a steady pull. Do that on both sides, and your hood is fully released.
I see a Bonehead Truckers video coming...lol
said the same thing when i say flip flops
Also a mild language barrier. Eating did great
Easiest way to make our roads safer. Outlaw automatic transmissions in semi’s. Would weed out most of the problems
God bless Ron enjoyed your watching the CZcams I'm in hospital
I was like wait what Ron is getting in the wrong side lol. Congratulations Ethan.
I usually watch recovery videos and find ten things I think they should have done differently, but watching this video I saw a great experienced recovery operation that was text book correct !
I’m going to watch more from this guy
Congrats on your son getting his class a c.d.l.permitt
Ethan is a very lucky young man having a great dad and mentor.
Great to see Ethan starting to learn the ropes.
Surprised a truck that expensive doesn't have a basic bubble level on the wall of box so you can visually check the electronic gauge.
Might be an idea to buy a couple and stick them on yourself (Park it on the level shop floor when attaching them) so you always have second reference point in case of malfunction.
Using a laser level would be more accurate than a level concrete pad.
@@RayleighCriterion Dude level is level. If the pad is level, the loaded truck just needs to be leveled respectively.
A good tip is to always put your stabilisers down on the side the vehicle is leaning to first.
Well, that driver had a 'weight' taken off his mind. Better yet, the Volvo didn't get a 'pound-ing'!! Hearty congrats to Ethan on his CDL 'A'. That lad's doing well. Course, it helps being taught and mentored by someone who knows his stuff and how to interact with customers!!!
Looks like that is what the driver needs ,more training!
it doesn't hurt that Ron is Ethan's pappy too. 😃
Ethan has the game of throne knife on his belt ready for action!
WHOA! Ethan driving the big girl? Wasn't expecting that, hats off to you!
That can't be Ethan. It must be an imposter. No cowboy hat hardhat.
I wish more automakers would make tow points available for consumer vehicles like they do commercial vehicles.
My teeny tiny Chevy Spark has one.
My '06 Scion has tow loops underneath. I renta-KIA had an emergency tow hook that screwed into the front.(Don't try driving a Kia, where the signs recommend 4x4 vehicles).
Could always use the seat belts 😁
I'm glad to see the driver was wearing the proper PPE.
Ethan great work hopefully we could see more of you running the rotator
You guys got some new gloves. Very nice! and padded gloves at that.
I saw your video first on Bonehead Truckers. Great Job. I'm sure that this was one of your easier jobs to do. I agree with Ike that this driver should not be in a truck. Ethan, you are learning from one of the best in the industry.
Fascinating heavy recovery videos!!
When I was a CDL-A driving school instructor,,,, that right seat was always at least 5 miles per hour faster,,, haha, Love a Rotator!!!
Excellent getting everything in the right thing to do!
Wow, even with my CDL I don't get to drive something that sweet!
Awesome video keep up with a great work and be safe out there.
The thing that amazes me is how easily your cables freewheel out. Most operators I see, it takes 3 men and a small boy, so to speak, to pull their cables...
Ron's crew at the shop clean and respool cables regularly and perform maintenance to keep everything in top shape.
Ron replaced the cables just a couple of weeks ago.
as the guy from bone head truckers would say. " real trucker don't wear flip flops"
safety sandals
@@whiskerbiscuit6209
"White Volvo Mafia strikes again! "
Shame on the mess lol
this video is the true meaning of what i call the circle of life WAY WAY WAY back in the past it was ron and his dad going out to DO a job together NOW it is ron and his son going out and doing a job TOGETHER i am so happy that they get to do this
RON,GOOD MORNING ,,NEW DRIVER, IF HE CAN NOT EVEN DRIVE,ONTO A SCALE, AND WEARS FLIPFLOPS, I REALLY DO NOT HAVE CONFIDENSE, AS HIM BEING A DRIVER !,,so I heard EATHEN GOT HIS CLASS ‘A’ CDL LICENSE, GREAT,,PROUD OF HIM, HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL LABOUR DAY, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, ,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Let’s see Ethan driving!!!! Awesome to see the next generation is up an coming
congrats Ethan. good luck on the test
Great job, good to see farther and son, as a team.
sure miss your Son in Law and Mike, congrats Ethan, been fun watching you grow up.
Mike is still around, but drives one of the smaller tow trucks now a newer version of the Vulcan V70, I forget what it's named and often assists Ron with many calls.
I was in the scale repair trade for 43 years. You couldn’t believe how many times I saw that, and or damaged guide rails.
When he was pulling on the cables . I was waiting for him to start swinging on them like Tarzan . 😄😄😄😄
Oh, he has done that, I can assure you. And, I have to tell him not to do it every time.... LOL. Thanks and God bless.
I am a paramedic and that is not bad . The person that used fix-a-flat to put out a. Fire . THAT WAS BAD 30 acres of corn bad 🚒🚒🚒🚒
When your son straps on a loin cloth . and starts yodeling like Tarzan . You have a problem . 😲😲😲😲
"Well, I was kinda pointing at it. So I'm counting it as right." Good one, Ethan.
I used to do that same thing when I was driving over the weighbridge at my old work and I knew the van was overweight. 2 wheels in, 2 wheels off and it weighs about right. Main difference is though, that one was set into the ground.
Man that truck never gets old.
Love seeing you and Ethan working together! And Congrats Ethan!
Ethan is showing initiative. He will do a fine job when the time is right.
That trucker just purchased his very own scale
Ron your son is doing a great job! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
Have to love all of these "professional" drivers that don't even know that wearing boots is a requirement.
Yay, It's Friday, Good morning from New Hampshire.
Congradulations Ethan on the permit.
Ethan your grandpa is smiling down on you.
Stay safe and God bless
#wherestalon
I am pleased with Ethan and his ability to be tolerant of Ron's over reaction to minor things.
I dont mind Ron being overly cautious on the small and seemingly easy jobs. It only takes one tiny mistake from taking a shortcut to cause major damage or injuries to someone around even a simple recovery. There is a time and place for shortcuts and good old boy routines but heavy recovery is neither one.
When you're dealing with a hundred thousand pounds there are no minor things
Mark, it’s getting so now finally some dispatchers,are refusing anybody with flip flops,NOT SAFE !,lll bet he never used them in driving school !, my my how things have changed ! Stay well,,,,,,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I'm glad he's wearing his gold chain. This let's us know he's successful.
You guys doing a great job he's picking up quick
Can't be a REAL Ron - Ethan driving the rotator, and no overhead cables!!
Shorts,and sandals....you KNOW he's not a qualified driver!
Sure he is, the truck is just too new or has new panels ready for the Swift decals to go on.
Qualified to hold a steering wheel.
Are you talking about the guy with a certain ACCENT? Flee.......
The white Volvo says everything you need to know, the shorts and sandals just confrim it.
That's a bonehead trucker right there.
Congratulations Ethan on getting your class A CDL and now the work begins. lol bless you all.
Oddly enough, I felt like crying, realizing I've seen Ethan grow up on your videos. He's a good son.
I had a corner of pavement at a truckstop fail and got me in the same position on the axle stopped before i tore anything up but hope it was the last time i see an 1150R hooked to my rig lol but glad miller made such a capable truck to help get us drivers unstuck
The knowledge of Geneation to be passed down to the next. It is nice to see a young man. Follow his Dads footsteps..same path probably was from following your Dad. May He rest in peace.
Above ground deck, no pram rails... a disaster waiting to happen! Some of the in ground decks are now with an open pit. That is a disaster in the making...
The only advantage of an above ground weighbridge / scale like this is that if there is a leak of some sort in the truck or the load, the dangerous goods / gas will dissipate, not like a pit, which will store and build up the materials. An exercise was conducted with the fire brigade, a truck leaking dangerous goods and a levertronic weighbridge set in a pit. 10 crews of firefighters killed off by not neutralizing the platform first, then neutralizing both headworks / indicators in the office.
One place that had an old Hawke & Co installed, they removed the lever system and put 4 load cells in. The pit was deep enough, and was kept spotless by the owner. As there was a nice wide stairway down to the pit, which went under the old beam / steelyard, the owner of the property would on occasions, have 'pit dinners' for different local charities. Lighting would be strung from the deck underside, tables and chairs placed, and it was usually a great evening was had by all! The charities also gained a lot from the dinners!
Best part about those gloves is if anyone ever gets out of line your knuckles will be just fine :P This video is a perfect example of why lift bars or spreader bars are a thing.. to hold the cables apart over the load while you lift it so it doesn't get damaged.. would've been highly useful.
Ethan with his long hair reminds of my grandson. Same mannerisms and quiet
I did one like that last winter with a straight stick. I backed on the scale instead of backing up on a 90 to the front of the truck. Lifted by the Ali arc pin and swung the front over. Guy had spun his tires and got a bollard between the two sets of duals so I had to drag the back end over too. Yay fun lol
I love you grew up in the middle of the night. I love you grew up in the middle east and it
Congrats Ethan great job you are learning from the best your Dad
Congrats to Ethan on getting his CDL 🙌🏾 he sure has came a long way what a great young man he is growing up to become 👏🏾 great job 👍🏿
Excellent to see Ethan driving!!!!!
I remember when he was so young and little.
So now that Ethan has his licence when is the 100 ton Rotator coming ;) Realy great to see father and son work together!
Great recovery, it look so much worse at first. Ethan is following his Dad's & Grand Father's Footsteps. This is how Family Businesses are supposed to be. I've seen a lot of drivers having scale issues over the years. My worst experience was sleeping at a steel mill scale when I was flat bedding. Another driver came up behind me while I was 1st in line at the scale, & hit the back of my trailer so hard he actually bent the frame of the trailer, broke the ICC Bumper off & shoved my tractor onto the scale sideways. I kind of ended up looking just like this one, but the scale I got shoved up onto was elevated about a foot higher. After all was said & done, the trailer was toast & I drove the tractor around for another 6 months with a nice dent in the oil pan. Glad it was a company truck.
Well done Ethan on your license .
Congratulations Ethan!
Ethan got rid of his " Cowboy " Hard Hat. I never liked those things.
Good job on the lift.
Or this video could have been done before he got that one?
Rookie didn't swing out far enough for the trailer to get on the scale great video keep up the good work God bless from GA
Great to see you two working as a team.
Well done ron..just perfect..👍🏼
Ethan rockin the beard mullet and suspenders love it !...true driver right there .. keep up the good work
I am absolutely amazed that Swift was not painted on the side! 😁🛫
with your patience and mentoring he will do well.
Thats some great father and son time [and Tator time] (and a learning experience) at the same time. Congrats to Ethan for getting his CDL class A. Might want to consider adding a Ethan cam! Thanks for the video!