GREEN MACHINE GOES DOWN WHILE OUR ARC NEMESIS LOOMS!!!

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!!! Today, Oscar and I take our flagship, #11, a Peterbilt 389X with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R, heavy towing and recovery Rotator unit, over to our neighboring state of Illinois to help out a customer. The equipment delivery driver took a turn too short and dropped the trailer in a ditch. That wasn't the biggest issue, however. When the trailer went into the ditch, it hit a steel grate which broke one of the spring brake chambers off the trailer and bent the mounting. This, unfortunately, creates another situation that we have to deal with, we must perform temporary repairs to the brakes so the tires will roll freely. Then we escort him home. All the while our "ARC" nemesis, the overhead power lines, are looming. And, yes, I meant to say "ARC"...it's a "play on words" because the power lines can ARC and hurt or kill us. Anyway, the job comes off beautifully as we continue to build our crew. I'm very proud of our team!!! Polite, professional, efficient, and safe... I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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Komentáře • 224

  • @TheAndyyyyyy
    @TheAndyyyyyy Před 11 měsíci +82

    Oscar looks to be a real asset to you. Quick worker, and able to anticipate needs & solutions!

    • @brandyn1car671
      @brandyn1car671 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Probably not so he can not have to work as much he’s getting older probably wants to spend time with his family now

  • @gary1705
    @gary1705 Před 11 měsíci +84

    Oscar seems very good he is always thinking ahead and is very fit and agile , good man to have around 👍

  • @mixerman1
    @mixerman1 Před 11 měsíci +40

    I have to say I am more impressed with Oscar all the time. You can tell he is always thinking and seems to have pretty good knowledge of the trucks systems. Job well done

  • @susandallessandro5076
    @susandallessandro5076 Před 11 měsíci +13

    I have been impressed with Oscar since the first time I saw him. He is a hard worker and not afraid to jump in and either help or learn. Great employee. So impressive!

  • @stevejones5824
    @stevejones5824 Před 11 měsíci +29

    Nice to see you packed gloves into the clean cab this time.

  • @rogermoore5002
    @rogermoore5002 Před 11 měsíci +19

    Oscar looks like a hell of a worker and the man that will do big things in life. Strong worker and willing to step up for anything. Glad to see you take him in.

  • @maxxod1
    @maxxod1 Před 11 měsíci +10

    FYI. If you ever need to cap off a brake air line. A US dime fits perfectly in the brake line fittings. As a Canadian trucker I always kept a roll of US dimes in my toolbox. Saved my backside more than a few times.

    • @jimsmith9819
      @jimsmith9819 Před 10 měsíci +1

      do we want to know how you found this out? maxxod1

  • @SumterWrecker
    @SumterWrecker Před 11 měsíci +8

    Mr Ron Oscar seems like he is doing well. He jumps right in and gets it done. Thanks for sharing and stay safe

  • @klsc8510
    @klsc8510 Před 11 měsíci +22

    Well Done Ron and Oscar. You handled both problems with compassion and ease.

  • @adamt4742
    @adamt4742 Před 11 měsíci +7

    having made a similar mistake in the past, I won't give the driver a hard time, and if someone hasn't made a mistake as a professional driver... well it must be nice to be perfect.
    I can really appreciate Ron's non-judgmental approach and professionalism (not sure I spellled that right). for anyone that hasn't pulled that type of trailer, they do seem to swing quite a bit wider than you would think

  • @13BGunBunny
    @13BGunBunny Před 11 měsíci +8

    Oscar is a keeper. A real go-getter. Good job guys! Stay safe and God bless.

  • @davidyoung3286
    @davidyoung3286 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Good thing for you that you’re mechanics and not just a towing company

  • @butchdonelow5815
    @butchdonelow5815 Před 11 měsíci +16

    ONE THING I LIKE ABOUT OSCAR HE GETS TO WORK FAST GET THE JOB DONE

  • @philippenaluna2312
    @philippenaluna2312 Před 11 měsíci +7

    As others have commented, Oscar seems to be fitting in well with a very 'can do' attitude to boot!! In regard to the overhead power cables, that could have got very shocking very quick. Needless to say that wasn't going to happen any time soon!! Another well executed lift, swing and repair job. Greetings from the UK. God bless.

  • @-ray-h
    @-ray-h Před 11 měsíci +16

    Like a good Neighbor... Ron Pratt is there...!

    • @-ray-h
      @-ray-h Před 11 měsíci +2

      👍👍

    • @paulprobst7728
      @paulprobst7728 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@-ray-h,
      I think the folks in Illinois would call them back -- gotta love that customer service!!
      Great job, @Ron Pratt AND Oscar!

    • @-ray-h
      @-ray-h Před 11 měsíci

      @@paulprobst7728 totally agree with you Paul...! 👍👍

  • @feliciafisher3748
    @feliciafisher3748 Před 11 měsíci +13

    Love me some Oscar. God bless him, keep him safe. Ron, you are all around good man. You teach, you care.

  • @13thcolony57
    @13thcolony57 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Oscar is doing well and is definitely an asset to the team.

  • @brian12171
    @brian12171 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Always enjoy me a Friday Ron Pratt videos.
    You’ve got a good worker there in Oscar. He doesn’t hesitate, he goes straight to work.
    Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless..
    👍✌️

  • @grimreaper6557
    @grimreaper6557 Před 11 měsíci +23

    Oscar seems to be a great addition to the team he is a quick learner and in good shape he listens well and thinks with his head definitely a keeper

  • @victorjeffers1993
    @victorjeffers1993 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Great Job it's good you know how to fix things like brake systems on those tractor trailers !

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Out of state recovery got to go where the people need your assistance 👍

  • @alanstant9356
    @alanstant9356 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Another Ron to the rescue there situation. I bet they are happy to have you guys around there. Another awesome recovery. Thanks for sharing and God Bless you guys.

  • @Rags722
    @Rags722 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Man, this is like being in Candy Land. Come back from vacation and have not one but 3 MWT/Ron Pratt videos waiting to view. Inside the cab sure looks nice when it's cleaned up. Now figure out where the extra gloves, insect repellent, wipes, boots and cold drinks are when you need them. LOL

  • @101CMF
    @101CMF Před 11 měsíci +4

    Oscar seems quite an asset to you, he almost is ahead of you and you never have to tell him anything twice .

  • @MrWaltjam
    @MrWaltjam Před 11 měsíci +4

    great job, good job with trouble shooting the trailer air supply and service brake system. Shows how not to get tunnel vision when isolating an issue. Keep all options on the table...It would be easy to focus on the damage and overlook the reservoir needing to fill to supply suspension.

  • @TimothyKepner
    @TimothyKepner Před 11 měsíci +22

    It's nice to see that you finally have a person (Oscar) that knows how to work and doesn't stand around like a lot of people you have had working alongside of you.

  • @judybeeding1813
    @judybeeding1813 Před 11 měsíci +11

    Ron, bet Oscar is like you when you were younger. Really seems to know what he is doing.

  • @teaches2010
    @teaches2010 Před 11 měsíci +16

    Oscar is progressing nicely!! Stay safe and God bless
    #wherestalon

  • @pauld382
    @pauld382 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Smooth move Ethan. The inside of the rotator does look awesome. Great job.

  • @donalddehaven3229
    @donalddehaven3229 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Ron Pratt is tops in my book. Professional all the way. Oscar is a good asset to the company

  • @tildasexton6069
    @tildasexton6069 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Another job well done. You and Oscar did a great job and worked well together

  • @robertchaffee5662
    @robertchaffee5662 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Nice to see a more ambitious crew coming on. Very cool!

  • @UCanCallMeMrHeavyDuty
    @UCanCallMeMrHeavyDuty Před 11 měsíci +6

    I miss the videos where you show and explain the rigging and setup. I still enjoy the videos though because safe out there Ron and Crew.

    • @Sabrinahuskydog
      @Sabrinahuskydog Před 11 měsíci +1

      Personally I like the rigging parts cut out. Most of us know how he rigs things. I'm always skipping through all the rigging parts of every video. When we see him lifting we can see how he rigged it.

  • @Samanthareneeheart10
    @Samanthareneeheart10 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great job guys as always. Not a hard job just a bit time consuming with the air issue and all but you all got it done with in an hour of arrival.

  • @mfc4591
    @mfc4591 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Thanks for the video have a great week end, team.

  • @mnmike130
    @mnmike130 Před 11 měsíci +2

    You did well, or got lucky, in finding Oscar. You could use a couple more like him.

  • @Darryl603
    @Darryl603 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Nice job on the detail work, Ethan! I hope you leave all the toys out so it don't look like a playpen in there! lol

  • @nonaloeffler308
    @nonaloeffler308 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Wow Oscar is really catching on great he gets in and gets her done great job guys. Eathen did a great job on the detailing of the truck.

  • @dave_n8pu
    @dave_n8pu Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'll add my 'me too' on Oscar looking like a very good addition to your team.

  • @backaddict673
    @backaddict673 Před 11 měsíci

    Time lapse on this one would have been "blink and you miss it"! Well done and quick as heck!

  • @carlcurcuruto3671
    @carlcurcuruto3671 Před 11 měsíci +6

    Great video where did you find Oscar he is a great fit for the team

  • @wandalbowen8101
    @wandalbowen8101 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for all the videos

  • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
    @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248 Před 11 měsíci

    Great job Eathan on the cleaning 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @coriarkinson7660
    @coriarkinson7660 Před 11 měsíci

    Great job , as always, Oscar looks like he likes his job. Great boss

  • @johnapernorio8151
    @johnapernorio8151 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Oscar is a Hustler.

  • @scottlambert4077
    @scottlambert4077 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very interesting

  • @fourfortyroadrunner6701
    @fourfortyroadrunner6701 Před 11 měsíci

    I used to know these as "dynamiters". (Spring brakes). Only ONE of the guys in the parts store I worked was allowed to disassemble and repair them. They had a chunk of a can had popped loose and imbedded itself in a nearby door frame--left the piece there as a reminder and for "show and tell."

  • @greenbeenie2
    @greenbeenie2 Před 3 měsíci

    Ron, on your last video that I watched, you mentioned Ethan "detailing" the "Pete". I failed to say how much difference I COULD tell, at least in the seats.....GREAT WORK ETHAN....

  • @dirtguy6537
    @dirtguy6537 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great job Oscar and Ron.

  • @jamiegriffin5611
    @jamiegriffin5611 Před 11 měsíci

    Just wanted to say I enjoy your videos. Hal with a towing/recovery company in South Carolina, Sumter Wrecker Service, speaks highly about you and your words of wisdom on his CZcams channel. Hal is located about 45 minutes from my house. Both of you do great work with everyone’s safety and well being in mind.

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  Před 11 měsíci

      That's awesome and I highly respect him and his work ethic as well. Thank you for sharing that bit of information. Made my day!!! Thank you for watching and God bless.

  • @debbieharrison1911
    @debbieharrison1911 Před 8 měsíci

    GOD BLESS YOU RON AT ALL TIMES

  • @erwinangeles7509
    @erwinangeles7509 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Good job guys 😊😊

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler7525 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Now my Friday is complete after watching this video

  • @MichaelTucker
    @MichaelTucker Před 11 měsíci +4

    We're not able to roll without replacing the brake booster Ron.
    The tow truck operator's shop would have a mechanic who can replace the booster on site. What was he doing cutting the corner anyway?

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  Před 11 měsíci +12

      It was worse than just the brake booster. The booster mount that welds to the axle was bent and had the rod jammed. Off-camera we can to cut the push rod to free the brake on the driver's front trailer axle. The mount had to be cut off and replaced inside a shop. I'm not certain, but I believe the S-cam housing may have also been bent. Thanks for watching and God bless.

  • @user-dp8vv9mz7d
    @user-dp8vv9mz7d Před 10 měsíci

    Great word! Excellent!

  • @mikeybobby9268
    @mikeybobby9268 Před 11 měsíci

    Ron how that break is working is like a wedge now. He was able to back up cause they back off the drum. But when he pulled forward the brake basically wedges on the drum vise grips onto the cam shaft twist it back would help pull the brakes off the drum

  • @judyfenske1429
    @judyfenske1429 Před 11 měsíci

    Ron,
    Nebraska has their high wires under ground or extremely cut short poles.
    This helps with high winds, tornados, blizzards.
    The first time I saw those short poles: AMAZED!

  • @user-ti8yr6ds6r
    @user-ti8yr6ds6r Před 11 měsíci

    Oscar is a great addition to your grew and it looks like he will be good man on the rotator . Hope he will be doing videos also .

  • @susanowens6393
    @susanowens6393 Před 2 měsíci

    Another great job done.

  • @NCTLLC
    @NCTLLC Před 9 měsíci

    Good JOB. NICE ROTATOR

  • @OUSWKR
    @OUSWKR Před 11 měsíci +1

    For your next Q&A if you were to spec out a new rotator what things would you change and are those things due to new technology or due to real world usage with the current truck.

  • @mmichaelheath6194
    @mmichaelheath6194 Před 11 měsíci

    Yet again another interesting job - Oscar seems to be very pro - active and gets the tools for the job ready instinct'ivley. Incidentally, I found the load interesting a JCB Reach Loader - a British designed machine, their World HQ is about 20 miles from where I live but I guess that one was manufactured in their US factory. Keep up the Good Work!

  • @slimwantedman6694
    @slimwantedman6694 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

  • @stevedoty5841
    @stevedoty5841 Před 11 měsíci

    Good Morning from Iowa. Like so many love your videos and explanations of what you’re doing. Amazing all the knowledge you have, even on the brakes. LOL you’re a generous of information

  • @taylorlooney1
    @taylorlooney1 Před 11 měsíci

    That truck is an amazing piece of machinery.

  • @michaelrocker9000
    @michaelrocker9000 Před 11 měsíci

    Ron it looks like you found a real winner with Oscar. He seems very capable and learns quick. How soon before you send him down to take the Miller Rotator qualification course.
    Nice job Ron. You have become a fan favorite on Bonehead Trucker but in a good way.
    Stay safe.

  • @jacquelinewarren6790
    @jacquelinewarren6790 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Oscar looks good at what he does but Oscar just looks good anyway!!!😀

  • @johnthreefifteen
    @johnthreefifteen Před 11 měsíci

    Oscar is quite the employee for a new hire. Keep him happy.

  • @markverloop8787
    @markverloop8787 Před 11 měsíci +1

    See you guys took all the stuff on the dash
    off , looks a lot better

  • @tiredoldmechanic1791
    @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před 11 měsíci +2

    The trucker has to know that he has to get the air system pressure up.

  • @verioffkin
    @verioffkin Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome! Sir, Oscar - thanks guys.

  • @Thecowboy1950
    @Thecowboy1950 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thanks for another great video

  • @Salmondude
    @Salmondude Před 11 měsíci +1

    thanks for the upload, god bless you sir.

  • @user-hc2ho9vf5p
    @user-hc2ho9vf5p Před 11 měsíci

    Oscar👍loved watching you two work together God Bless stay safe

  • @larrymercer3448
    @larrymercer3448 Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome job as always

  • @thepubliceye
    @thepubliceye Před 11 měsíci

    It is really nice to see our police officers helping and not just looking to write citations,

  • @arthurbiringer5676
    @arthurbiringer5676 Před 11 měsíci

    Another award winning job! And, yes even Sunbelt Rentals needs Mid West for a rescue!

  • @jerrykinnin7941
    @jerrykinnin7941 Před 11 měsíci

    I had to have the rear of my freight van picked up and swung inline with the dock in old Cleveland once. Useing the overhead boom in the plant.
    I told my boss after i got loaded
    Never went back. I had a small bunk conventional IHC and a 48' dorsey van. I was useing all the street and sidewalk.
    If that had traveling axles and the driver had caught it in time he could have shortened up the swing.

  • @georgelincoln6584
    @georgelincoln6584 Před 11 měsíci

    Love the work.

  • @Dan-uv5lw
    @Dan-uv5lw Před 11 měsíci

    Busy morning, I forgot it was the best day of the week.
    The best being Ron puts up a video.

  • @llyodreeves4657
    @llyodreeves4657 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Keep up with the good work love watching you on CZcams god bless

  • @wallaceeverett7415
    @wallaceeverett7415 Před 11 měsíci +2

    D/T; swing wide you got a trailer!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks Ron, nice recovery!

  • @-ray-h
    @-ray-h Před 11 měsíci +1

    Nice job Ethan on the detailing man...!

  • @margaretpersall7588
    @margaretpersall7588 Před 11 měsíci

    Love watching your videos, from Alabama

  • @getzybreuer3691
    @getzybreuer3691 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for the video please keep going with posting more videos a week God bless you

  • @jameswood-fd6hl
    @jameswood-fd6hl Před 7 měsíci

    Guess it could have 30000 on rear TRL very heavy built Ron nice video on edge of seat watching

  • @duramirez
    @duramirez Před 9 měsíci

    SO much yelling is required on this job 😆

  • @brucewelty7684
    @brucewelty7684 Před 11 měsíci

    love them power lines

  • @timbowhite6674
    @timbowhite6674 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Good Morning There My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & I'll Be Praying For All Of The People

  • @Denis-tu1pd
    @Denis-tu1pd Před 11 měsíci

    You have one awesome team and video. I love you flag Denis from Santa Rosa CA USAF veteran. I really appreciate your flag .

  • @BulletNoseBetty
    @BulletNoseBetty Před 11 měsíci +29

    Let's see... Obviously, you know how to run the Rotator and Ethan knows how to run the Rotator. If Oscar is training on the Rotator, does this mean you're going to need another Rotator? LOL

    • @steve5772
      @steve5772 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Or a day off :)

    • @Elanthiel
      @Elanthiel Před 11 měsíci +3

      Or they might do a Rotator-roster-rotation

  • @justingarza6316
    @justingarza6316 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Sunbelt Rentals 💯💜

  • @dave.lawrence.3894
    @dave.lawrence.3894 Před 11 měsíci

    GREAT Video!!! Nice and safe!!!! 👍☺️😮

  • @lewthrasher4194
    @lewthrasher4194 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hey Ron you forgot the wheel chock

  • @user-dp8vv9mz7d
    @user-dp8vv9mz7d Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent!! BRAVO!!

  • @phillipjump4830
    @phillipjump4830 Před 11 měsíci

    Since you hired Oscar. He really knows what he's doing. You have trained me good. Still has a lot to learn.

  • @harveystephens6115
    @harveystephens6115 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Might get some brake clean and spray leaky hydraulic hoses fixed to get rid of oil. Keep um clean

  • @karenatha7890
    @karenatha7890 Před 8 měsíci

    Nice job Ethan. Please put the toys back...

  • @Dylan-kw4ol
    @Dylan-kw4ol Před 11 měsíci

    Have a great weekend