Haz-Mat Tanker Rollover Shuts Down Everything!!!

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  • čas přidán 21. 05. 2020
  • Working with local Fire, PD, Rail, Haz-Mat, and others to upright and cleanup an over-turned tanker loaded with hazardous materials waste. Potentially a very dangerous, explosive situation. The rollover shut down road, rail, and business in the area. Thanks for watching and God bless.
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  • @michaelderamo1115
    @michaelderamo1115 Před 3 lety +280

    As a firefighter from South Jersey I can confidently say that we joke on most calls to keep us from going completely crazy.

    • @haidaralhumaidialshumari868
      @haidaralhumaidialshumari868 Před 3 lety +12

      My father was forced into the iraq iran war as a tank gunner by the terroristic saddam regime, he has said a similar thing, he said once him and a friend decided they wanted to just laugh and so they just started laughing for a long while, other soldiers started to ask them if they have gone crazy, he said at one unfortunate battle that he looked from the sights of his t62 tank and just saw iraqi soldiers just cut open by the munitions, he said they were like cut open/fillet fish, my mom's brother is a firefighter here, he has got a face scar from a burst bus window that i believe his partner erroneously put out of fire

    • @ronniewilliz153
      @ronniewilliz153 Před 3 lety +10

      U have too I don't blame you

    • @jeffreyphandani5160
      @jeffreyphandani5160 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah, i can understand that, anyone who take it hard seems doesn't really know how to ease the pressure in works to find something funny other than hear a comedian say a jokes, or watch funny movies

    • @henryl3617
      @henryl3617 Před 3 lety +6

      Fire department chronicles has a few good videos. Although I don't get the fire department lingo.

    • @stevesmith-wc2gb
      @stevesmith-wc2gb Před 2 lety +3

      I agree we are the same way at the fire dept where I’m at in North Carolina

  • @juliawoodling7186
    @juliawoodling7186 Před 4 lety +15

    I dislike when people say "he is just a tow truck driver." I wish they would watch some of your videos, because you, and all tow truck drivers, have to be so much more. I am thankful there are the tow truck drivers to clean things up. Thank you.

  • @lloydk5514
    @lloydk5514 Před 4 lety +125

    I think it is impressive that Dad clearly respects his son’s skills and planning. He is there to help and make suggestions if he is asked. Beautiful teamwork.

    • @damaribrackett1159
      @damaribrackett1159 Před 3 lety +10

      Wish it was more like that in the world today

    • @jimmyssnowremoval1075
      @jimmyssnowremoval1075 Před 4 měsíci

      I think they see each other as boss and employee but also father and son. Cause Ron doesn’t care about how long it takes but with any employee as long as it’s done care and careful he doesn’t care.

  • @blackjackal2156
    @blackjackal2156 Před 4 lety +156

    lol rail truck backing up "Y'all need SOMEBODY to tell the story"

  • @TheTsunamijuan
    @TheTsunamijuan Před 4 lety +293

    I am with you Ron, I would rather be laughing in a stressful situation , with my work mates. Rather than crying or dealing with whining.

    • @matty2helpfull
      @matty2helpfull Před 4 lety +13

      I prefer to laugh at stressful situations it eases the tension in my opinion

    • @davidwright640
      @davidwright640 Před 4 lety +19

      Laughing at the scene is much better than crying at a funeral.

    • @allbrass0019
      @allbrass0019 Před 4 lety +6

      If it's people you know and work with a lot, it's better to joke with each other honestly.

    • @jhonditch4269
      @jhonditch4269 Před 4 lety +4

      actually i do the same it's stress relief.

    • @dancwarzko4607
      @dancwarzko4607 Před 4 lety +5

      anyone thats been working in situations like these know u need to cut the tension, i prefere humor too

  • @jacobg5122
    @jacobg5122 Před 4 lety +269

    The guys in the hi-rail were great. "There's gotta be somebody to tell the story"

    • @zezoo2107
      @zezoo2107 Před 4 lety +25

      Hi-rail guys got a lot of stories to tell because they see everything

    • @damonculbert5853
      @damonculbert5853 Před 4 lety +4

      LOL 😂

    • @joshw1687
      @joshw1687 Před 3 lety +4

      They had the easiest job lol

  • @markkershenblatt
    @markkershenblatt Před 4 lety +661

    Tanker truck owner: So, how much is the recovery gonna cost me ?
    Ron Pratt: Yes.

    • @jhonditch4269
      @jhonditch4269 Před 4 lety +99

      it's like a menu in a restaurant with no prices, if you got to ask you can't afford it.

    • @sapperveteran245
      @sapperveteran245 Před 4 lety +50

      That's the least of his worries. This incident will cost a fortune, and likely more than the business has insurance for.

    • @jaysmith1408
      @jaysmith1408 Před 4 lety +47

      Sapper Veteran Federal DOT requirements mandate million dollar liability, at least, per incident.

    • @thiesenf
      @thiesenf Před 4 lety +34

      Tanker ruck owner: How much is this gonna cost me?
      Ron Pratt: How many arms do you have?

    • @sapperveteran245
      @sapperveteran245 Před 4 lety +41

      @@jaysmith1408 That's true, depending on what else they haul. Many hazardous carriers are required to have 5 million. However after the insurance investigation they will likely cut the checks and drop them. Their rates will be so high they likely won't exist following, but who knows. Any recovery requiring railroads to cease operations are ultra expensive, that bill alone will likely be in the 10s of thousands depending on length of shutdown.

  • @thomaskirkpatrick4031
    @thomaskirkpatrick4031 Před 4 lety +91

    I don't know anyone that deals with stressful situations like this, that don't use some sort of dark humor. Doctors, nurses, firemen, they all have some way to release tension.

    • @nathanharrison2
      @nathanharrison2 Před 3 lety +2

      i agree, had surgery for an appendix removal. i was in and out and the one i remember most was a doctor telling a story about stitching his signature into a patient

  • @skodass1
    @skodass1 Před 4 lety +196

    Love your dads comment: "Stuck in the dirt? that's what winches are for!"

  • @geraldheitman7687
    @geraldheitman7687 Před 4 lety +124

    I enjoy watching a professional crew work with multiple units like you and your team does. Thank You and God Bless All !

    • @lonestarstate4x4liftedlife66
      @lonestarstate4x4liftedlife66 Před 4 lety +4

      Gerald Heitman God bless you too.

    • @wisconsinbigrigs8427
      @wisconsinbigrigs8427 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes

    • @bradklingensmith
      @bradklingensmith Před 4 lety +1

      These guys and gals are second to none.

    • @jbarvideo12
      @jbarvideo12 Před 3 lety

      Fabulous TEAMWORK and communications with all concerned. As retired navy veteran, I thank you for showing the American flag! As a videographer for 42 years, my GoPro5 work isn't as good as yours Ron ... and your editing is superb. Like the comments you put in the video. God Bless you and your family and crew!

  • @mattsnyder5476
    @mattsnyder5476 Před 3 lety +27

    It’s really great seeing all the different departments working together to get the job done as safely as possible. Great video.

  • @jameshickey9393
    @jameshickey9393 Před 4 lety +9

    This is more than an exercise on how to right a Peterbilt and tanker. Ron has a impressive knowledge in recovery. He's a great teacher and respectful of his team, Law Enforcement and HAZ-MAT. He is very respectful of his dad. He is comfortable in his skin and I don't think he ever feels challenged by someone's opinion. Class act Ron as usual and God Bless.

  • @richardstine6560
    @richardstine6560 Před 4 lety +14

    Thank you for showing this one. Folks don’t realize how technical, dangerous, & the length of time it involves in handling a HAZMAT job. Coming from a retired fire department fire fighter this was an awesome educational video!

  • @KCGADUDE
    @KCGADUDE Před 4 lety +104

    Wow! The post-recovery timelapse was poetic! The exodus of the incident vehicles and the various teams was powerful in conveying all the cooperation necessary. Then the train going through to symbolize "back in business" was moving. Thanks also for showing the box van support truck. It's an unsung hero of the fleet!

  • @henryg683
    @henryg683 Před 4 lety +14

    Ron sitting for hours and different scenarios for rigging going through his head. Happy to see you and dad on scene working together and you have it on tape for future viewing that’s so cool you’re truly blessed to have him in your life!!!

  • @darlenepreston8836
    @darlenepreston8836 Před 4 lety +25

    Ron thanks for all the life lessons that you have shared with us all. Thank you for letting your “light” shine. May God continue to bless you and keep you safe. I love how you give God the glory!

  • @Trucktiger2468
    @Trucktiger2468 Před 4 lety +87

    Ron, your crew's teamwork and discipline is phenomenal!
    I've hauled smoothbore chemical tankers for years; even had a few loads of similar fuel-based liquid.
    It was great to see Dad on scene.
    Occasionally you might want to remind viewers that you've been doing this work since your teens (25 +/- yrs).

  • @lloydholt6511
    @lloydholt6511 Před 4 lety +219

    Ron. Some of these vent valves have what’s called a rollover valve inside them. The intent is for a ball check valve to prevent leakage when the tank turns over. Just the thoughts of an old man.

    • @neonhomer
      @neonhomer Před 4 lety +11

      But if you're pulling a vacuum on the tank, wouldn't the ball be pulled into the open position to allow air in?

    • @dalebob895
      @dalebob895 Před 4 lety +2

      lloyd holt wait I’m lost now?

    • @Rickimusic
      @Rickimusic Před 4 lety +26

      @Debs Crokaert No, it is a ball check, They have springs on them to keep it closed when upright. When a trailer rolls the ball is already home on the seat and stops most, not all, leakage. When a vacuum is pulled the ball moves off the seat slightly which allows air to pass by it and the tank to be pumped. Atmospheric pressure must be figured into the dynamics of how they work. When pulling a vacuum on a tank like that, you already have around 14 pounds of pressure helping with the pumping depending on elevation above sea level.

    • @gabrielmartinez3171
      @gabrielmartinez3171 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Rickimusic true but in the beginning there's too much weigh pressure from the liquid on the check valve to allow it to open.

    • @russlehman2070
      @russlehman2070 Před 3 lety +3

      @@neonhomer That would be the idea. The check valve allows air to enter, but doesn't allow liquid to exit. A check valve is a valve designed to allow flow in only one direction.

  • @davidconaway2830
    @davidconaway2830 Před 3 lety +11

    You have a hard working team Ron but it is clear that you and your father still have many skills to pass onto the rest of the team. Congratulations on another safe and successful recovery.

  • @jeanenehea
    @jeanenehea Před 4 lety +11

    THANK YOU for the entire, LONG video. I thought it ended with the regular speed and was disappointed, but then you played the entire scene! How satisfying. Thank you, Mr. Pratt.

  • @budprine1591
    @budprine1591 Před 4 lety +101

    IMHO that was one of your best videos Ron. Very Interesting how you positioned your trucks for the uprighting.

  • @vicinglis3736
    @vicinglis3736 Před 4 lety +10

    My word ,team work always pays off. A most compelling watch. Very professional, coordination superb. couldn't take my eyes of the screen. A big well done from your viewer in Edinburgh -Scotland.

  • @JohnNorris411
    @JohnNorris411 Před 4 lety +30

    I remember seeing a rail car implode on Mythbusters, it was pretty amazing to see. From tank to flat can in 0.02 seconds.

    • @iamjackalope
      @iamjackalope Před 3 lety +7

      I saw something similar but it was a safety training film where they imploded a tanker. It doesn't look like anything is happening until implodes, but when it does it happens quick.
      On a winery that I was building when they where installing these large stainless steal vats they accidentally imploded one of them. I forget exactly how it happened though. It was crushed beyond repair.

    • @12799MaDeuce
      @12799MaDeuce Před 3 lety +5

      @@iamjackalope happens when they clean the insides with hot water or steam and then seal it off. As the inside cools, the pressure drops. If the tank was open to the air, this would just pull outside air into the tank, but in a sealed tank it creates a vacuum. Most tanks can handle a slight vacuum but once you get past the fail point, they implode in the blink of an eye.

  • @Mahkwa
    @Mahkwa Před 3 lety +46

    Sir. I work in plastics, and must tell you - that linear low-density polyethylene plastic sheet under that fuel is dangerous. Cool, dry temperatures are perfect conditions for static discharge - the clothing those crew members are wearing, the dust from the ground, can create a static charge on the plastic sheeting. II would advise something like the Industrial Strength Pig Absorbent Mat Roll on Amazon to place under whatever you are using to catch the fuel, or have a truck that carries fill dirt and a shovel. Its a lot safer. Thank you for your hard work.

    • @chrisunger8123
      @chrisunger8123 Před 3 lety +3

      Absolutely correct. Not a static discharge line anywhere.

    • @ronniewilliz153
      @ronniewilliz153 Před 3 lety +3

      Dang didn't know that. That's crazy

    • @RonPratt
      @RonPratt  Před 3 lety +13

      @@chrisunger8123 Actually, there were ground rods and lines in place. They may not have been visible on the video, but they were there. The regional HRT made certain of that. Thanks for watching and God bless.

    • @helgaairhead
      @helgaairhead Před 3 lety +4

      @@RonPratt Att 35:50 on your vidya - its clearly visible with a red/brownish cord - going from the undercarriage of the tanker trough a ground rod. So - they where there.
      Stay safe and live free - blessings from Norway

  • @anthonymillard5181
    @anthonymillard5181 Před 3 lety +4

    I have never seen anybody, assess the situation as well as you do, also your command and control is superb, with your team, plus you take into account their safety as well as other people, also local authority, you are truly a one off, great work! From an ex fireman , retired. UK.

  • @MikeBrown-ii3pt
    @MikeBrown-ii3pt Před 4 lety +33

    When you talk about joking around at a scene, it always reminds me of Fr. Mulcahey (spelling?) talking about the "jockularity" between the members of the 4077th during stressful situations on the old tv show MASH. Another excellent recovery by the Midwest Truck crew! As always, God bless and be safe!

    • @alexosborne5629
      @alexosborne5629 Před 4 lety +1

      You spelt his name correctly sir!! 👍

    • @joshw1687
      @joshw1687 Před 3 lety +2

      I watch mash reruns and he's one of my favorites

  • @AscariGood
    @AscariGood Před 3 lety +8

    I've gotta admit I love seeing this is the dangerous part or saying this is going to be tricky and then you just make it look so simple and go without a hitch it's brilliant!!!

  • @lookallaround1
    @lookallaround1 Před 4 lety +4

    Incredible. I need to show this to my 4th and 5th graders. So many lessons I can teach. Teamwork, communication, math, math, math, planning, paying attention, need I go on. I held my breath most of the time. Incredible and amazing. God bless you all and may He keep ALL of you safe.

    • @jamesdarcy3902
      @jamesdarcy3902 Před 4 měsíci

      and to grade 10 driver's ed students...... Make sure you keep your head where it needs to be while driving

  • @trainguy1017
    @trainguy1017 Před 4 lety +25

    Another amazing recovery!! I always love how you, like many others that I know in the police, fire and medical departments, keep a light sense of humor about what you are doing while minding the seriousness of the job .

    • @phillips4423
      @phillips4423 Před 2 lety +1

      These men are Missourians..the best most helpful people you will ever meet

  • @susansilva8275
    @susansilva8275 Před 4 lety +12

    I love watching your show, all the rest of the tow companies, do it for the money, you're there to help people as well, and I commend you for that.

  • @harryscott9533
    @harryscott9533 Před 4 lety +7

    As someone who has worked on and around heavy equipment for 25 years , i have got to say you're a class act (bar none ), you are top shelf , 😎👍👏

  • @matthewmartin4742
    @matthewmartin4742 Před 4 lety +19

    Got to respect a guy like Ron. Showing respect and curiosity at every trun. And showing God's love at every chance 🙏

  • @flogittoyou
    @flogittoyou Před 4 lety +11

    Glad everyone is safe. Was worried that you had ended filming too early but glad I stayed till right to the end of video to see everything. Thank you from London U.K

  • @conservativepersonnel8458
    @conservativepersonnel8458 Před 4 lety +27

    7:05 who was the lucky rookie who got sent to buy that lil pool

    • @Farm_fab
      @Farm_fab Před 3 lety +4

      The pools are probably standard operating procedure (SOP) and likely are part of a hazmat "kit" made by a hazmat team or the fire company for readiness.

  • @Jdorsey80
    @Jdorsey80 Před 4 lety +2

    The world needs more people like you honestly, hard working, knowledgeable, professional, and kind. God bless and stay safe out there. Man, the more I watch this the more I don't know what this driver was thinking. He had all the room in the world to make that turn, why on earth did he cut it like that?

  • @TheVGphoto
    @TheVGphoto Před 4 lety +16

    I love all the “over 30” grunt and groans 😂

    • @timdouglass9831
      @timdouglass9831 Před 4 lety +1

      I think Ron's getting into the "over 50" grunts and groans!

    • @iamjackalope
      @iamjackalope Před 3 lety +2

      @@timdouglass9831 The over 50 kind suck.

  • @rchobby8892
    @rchobby8892 Před 3 lety +10

    I appreciate this cause i tend to laugh and make jokes when someone is stressed out or im in a situation thats stressful and ppl look at me weird for it

  • @Noneofyourbiz71
    @Noneofyourbiz71 Před 3 lety +5

    Looking at all of your videos, I feel like I’m taking an online course of heavy duty wrecker training to graduate from Ron Pratt certified heavy duty recovery training! I’m ready to go buy me a wrecker now and go make money lol !!! Dude you are da man, keep up the good work and be safe out there !

  • @uafbound
    @uafbound Před 3 lety +3

    I love watching these. I have been to many overturned semi’s over the past 10 years in the fire service. Every time I love watching the recovery process.

  • @BillBlast7372
    @BillBlast7372 Před 4 lety +13

    3:12 *YES EVERYONE, WE JOKE ABOUT CRAZY THINGS IN STRESSFUL SITUATIONS & EVEN AFTER SITUATIONS AS A FORM OF STRESS RELIEF, WE ARE NOT COLD HEARTED OR 100% CRAZY(JUST 90%, LOL)....GREAT JOB RON & ALL CREWS ON SCENE!!!*

    • @Jackice
      @Jackice Před 4 lety

      sad that today we have to explain our self's so much or someone will get upset and go Karen on us

  • @francisbailey3831
    @francisbailey3831 Před 4 lety +9

    Good morning to you Ron.....That was an incredible video on the recovery of the tanker....That was a most dangerous job I have seen you under take...A highly dangerous situation, with the load of highly volatile cargo that you had to deal with.....The lord was with you and your entire team at Midwest Trucking, also with the other personal working with you, to complete the situation.....Stay Safe, Healthy and have a quite Memorial Weekend .....Ben, Durham, NC.

  • @robertbowling8393
    @robertbowling8393 Před 4 lety +4

    Greetings and Blessings again from Ohio .... I must say, one of the most instructive recoveries you have shared. I pray and trust others in your occupation pay close attention to your methods of operation. How amazingly well you 'plan your work, then wok your plan'. The way this entire pick and recovery was engineered brought about a 100% successful outcome. Awesome!! KUDOS on a job well done! I see no better way it could've been performed. Thank you again for sharing! Talk about a nail-biter! Stay safe and well.

  • @jeremymachacek9056
    @jeremymachacek9056 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The average person does not understand the dangers of hazardoes material transfer, I completely understand the joking but can also appreciate the amount of attention and pofessinalism of working with multiple site crews!

  • @monaromanmax
    @monaromanmax Před 4 lety +1

    Ron. That boomcam in real time was brilliant. We could see all 4 trucks at the same time, superb 🇬🇧

  • @jameshunsinger9293
    @jameshunsinger9293 Před 4 lety +6

    I always enjoy seeing your Dad working on sites, and so awesome the knowledge and experience he brings

  • @chrisdahl864
    @chrisdahl864 Před 4 lety +5

    WOW! Have you ever "failed" with a lift?? I'm more & more impressed the more I watch!! God bless and stay safe! Have a quiet Memorial Day weekend.

  • @taylorchandler7132
    @taylorchandler7132 Před 3 lety +2

    I just went through confined space entry. It sure was an eye opener, as far as dealing with chemicals goes. There is definitely dangerous stuff traveling our roadways. You gotta know what your dealing with. Good job Mr Ron!

  • @BazilRat
    @BazilRat Před 3 lety +6

    It's laugh or cry in these situations. Laughter helps you keep focussed and get the job done.

  • @milburnhornback6921
    @milburnhornback6921 Před 4 lety +14

    Wish I was still current with my HAZWOPER certification, That would have been a great paying job at prevailing wage. Didn't envy you one bit though on that lift as no one was certain what the trailer was loaded with at first. The trailer looked more like the ones they haul liquid asphalt in.

  • @hamrad645
    @hamrad645 Před 4 lety +8

    Ron, an amazing job, in such dangerous circumstances. God bless you and your family and crew!

  • @97explorersport
    @97explorersport Před 4 lety +6

    That moment when you started to level out and the whole unit rolled forward two feet 😱😱😱 gotta admit tho you do an amazing job Ron! Keep these videos comin

  • @brettreidmiller7773
    @brettreidmiller7773 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the fire fighters stacked up down the street during the transfer. They're in full turnout gear with Scott packs, and they're trained to (and most of them likely have) run into burning buildings, and even they're like "we'll let you fools take care of this one. We'll see if you need us!"

  • @loiscrawford6703
    @loiscrawford6703 Před 4 lety +12

    Love the speeded up videos, makes things more clear to me. Thanks.

  • @theodoredugranrut8201
    @theodoredugranrut8201 Před 4 lety +14

    Thank you Ron could have been a different kind of "Boom Truck"

  • @denistaramasso9724
    @denistaramasso9724 Před 2 lety +3

    Be proud of you and your crew. You and your crew did a fantastic job on this extremely hazardous job be safe.

  • @deernutOO
    @deernutOO Před 4 lety +15

    Thanks for the fast-forward trailer at the end showing the wrap-up details of all that happens after the main work (righting the rig) is done but the remaining important work still happening.
    Scary that there are truck drivers who get themselves and their rig in such avoidable predicaments.
    Great video.. tks

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau Před 4 lety

      Hopefully he/she has learnt their lesson.

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 Před 4 lety +2

      @@gorillaau the driver of the tipped truck probably isn't a driver anymore. Probably put his carrier out of business too if a company driver

  • @DavidMcCoyII
    @DavidMcCoyII Před 4 lety +105

    That driver's career is over 😞
    You vent the empty tank back into the full tank, creating a closed loop. That's how we do it in oil so we don't die of Hydrogen Sulfide poisoning.

    • @andrethomas7096
      @andrethomas7096 Před 4 lety +8

      vapor recovery

    • @andrethomas7096
      @andrethomas7096 Před 4 lety +7

      Do it when pumping HCL

    • @nates831
      @nates831 Před 4 lety +14

      @@JW...-oj5iw The rig rolled because the trailer wheels cut the corner and ran into the ditch, this caused the trailer to tip over and pulled the tractor with it. Mostly a miss judged turn on the driver's part and he wasn't watching his right side mirror.

    • @patrickcarcamo622
      @patrickcarcamo622 Před 4 lety +1

      @@JW...-oj5iwCut the corner and dropped the trailer in the ditch.

    • @martingardener90
      @martingardener90 Před 4 lety +8

      @@nates831 That wouldn't have happened in the UK as our trucks have the steering wheel on the right side - it's not so surprising you so many accidents in the US!😂

  • @depotdan4654
    @depotdan4654 Před 4 lety +17

    Ron, thank you for sharing these videos. I really appreciate your professionalism and focus on safety. It’s obvious to see the excellent reputation and trust you have from the first responders. Unfortunately down here in Houston, the towing and recovery industry seems like a racket of vultures. Sorry to paint with a broad brush, but that’s my perception. It’s not uncommon to see the line of tow trucks cause more traffic issues than the minor 1 or 2 car accident requiring a tow. On another note, in the chemical transportation industry, we are taught that an empty tank full of fumes and oxygen is far more volatile than a full tank. The movies have lied to us🤣. God bless and continued protection for you, your family and business.

  • @jameslowery7188
    @jameslowery7188 Před rokem +1

    A job well done!! You do have a crew that knows what they're doing and works as a perfect team. You all are the greatest.

  • @jessiec1194
    @jessiec1194 Před 4 lety +2

    You guys do amazing work. I don't even want to think of the capital expense you all have in those vehicles but they are so useful.

  • @Southwell_13
    @Southwell_13 Před 4 lety +10

    One of the coolest recovery’s I’ve watched 👍👍

  • @68dart
    @68dart Před 4 lety +16

    When I first saw the trailer I would have sworn it was carrying milk, Awesome Video Thanks for posting Ron

    • @alexosborne5629
      @alexosborne5629 Před 4 lety +5

      The four digit code on the back in the red diamond is for diesel fuel and other flammable products, this includes polar solvents ( alcohols etc. )
      You can find a reference guide app called ERG ( emergency response guide). It gives you all sorts of information on chemical classification and appropriate firefighting methods. Although I am a UK firefighter, we use the same guide as you do in the U.S. and Canada.

    • @ericbrule4465
      @ericbrule4465 Před 4 lety +2

      @@alexosborne5629 those are UN codes, worldwide. I haul alot of hazmat myself and have the proper training for first responders and emergency response.

    • @FirebirdCamaro1220
      @FirebirdCamaro1220 Před 4 lety +3

      @@alexosborne5629 I know what the hazmat placard says. What Dart is saying, which I agree with, is that's not the proper tanker to haul fuel in. It looks food grade worst case, or an asphalt tanker best case

  • @chardington3412
    @chardington3412 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice job - well done y'all - I really love to follow your prep and see the smooth way your team and you execute the lift. I have been the lucky truckdriver that over 30+ years of trucking never have had any accidents - even thou I drove over all of Europe. But I have witnessed a few nasty ones, mainly in Germany and in wintertime in Norway. They were usually caused by not paying attention - so pay attention out there. Thanks for your videos and great comments while working.

  • @h2ovilleed
    @h2ovilleed Před 4 měsíci

    Hazmat technician here! For anyone who doesn’t know much about our field, there’s a lot that goes into a situation like this. We would have to safely offload any fuel that is inside the tank, typically with a vac truck, and also do preventative measures like surrounding the area with dirt and boom in case of a spill, typically a jib like this can take up to 5 hours plus. This is the normal procedure that we do when it comes to any tanker wreck, no matter the material inside, but for certain materials there are certain protocols that we MUST take such as protective suits and other PPE. I have done really nasty stuff such as hydroflouric and hydrochlorich acid and let me tell you, spills like these require a lot of time, patience, and careful planning. As for a gasoline tanker situation like this, anyone who is not essential to the removal of the material will be asked to vacate the immediate area, just in case something does happen, and I hate to say it, but minimize casualties. There’s always a risk for something to happen, but 90 percent of the time these jobs go pretty smooth for the most part

  • @MrYfrank14
    @MrYfrank14 Před 4 lety +35

    "Might as well get my destruction on video".
    Ron is so dedicated to his viewers.

    • @RedneckCowboyFeller
      @RedneckCowboyFeller Před 4 lety +1

      @Dimetime35c Yeah, except that, if the tank was only partially loaded with sufficient room for vapor, and it goes up, you're looking at a "poor man's FAE". And if THAT happens, even the SD card is toast. Or simply vaporized. Fuel rarely explodes like all the silly Hollywood exploding car scenes, but fuel tanker like that definitely has at least the potential to become a nasty and massively destructive thermobaric weapon. It's not necessarily all that likely, but possible. I dunno how many people know this, but when you haul a fuel tanker, one of the concerns is that the fuel is always sloshing around inside, and that generates plenty of vapor. The internal baffles and the venting help, but there's still lots of vapor. Especially after a rollover, and moreso if the vent is blocked or obstructed. On a side note, the sloshing around also makes tankers an interesting and somewhat unstable load to haul, although in my personal experience, a 53' dry van loaded with 55 gallon drums of petrochemical products is actually worse (hauled both of those things as trucker, many years ago).

    • @paulatwood998
      @paulatwood998 Před 3 lety

      @@RedneckCowboyFeller yes it would slosh around quite a bit but it's my understanding that tankers have baffles in them to keep the fluid from going all the way from the front to the back end. Is that correct?

    • @michaelderamo1115
      @michaelderamo1115 Před 3 lety

      It is true that tankers have baffles in them but whatever is in the tank will still slosh around.

  • @sfavre082371
    @sfavre082371 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome job as always!!!! This would’ve been a great learning experience for Ethan but he definitely didn’t need to be there for this one as dangerous as this type of call is!!! God bless my brother.

  • @TTVToxic-yu5ov
    @TTVToxic-yu5ov Před 3 lety

    Tanker yanker driver in Alaska and just want to say a huge thanks to all you tow/recovery truck operators. You all are a beautiful site to see when you show up. In this video, that tanker looks like a hot liquid asphalt oil tanker. Insulated to keep the oil hot(300-350 degrees F) so it doesn't set up solid. Can haul different products, like diesel fuel. 1993 is the placard for diesel fuel. These videos are awesome!!

  • @thundaera
    @thundaera Před 3 lety

    Thank you for sharing this job to the finish really wanted to watch that hard working lady towed home. Want to say how much I appreciate all you tow truck drivers all over the world. Working all hours, in unimaginable weather and various conditions. Driving across the US I've witnessed you hard at work, alot of time in dangerous traffic (motorists please slow down). Our family have used your assistance numerous times over the years with dependable, courteous service. Our heartfelt thanks, Bless you and yours stay safe.

  • @unclespongehead
    @unclespongehead Před 4 lety +4

    Interesting how Ron takes the lead. Multiple agencies involved and everyone looks to Ron. Well done sir!
    I realize this is Ron's perspective, but still...

    • @airplanemaniacgaming7877
      @airplanemaniacgaming7877 Před 3 lety

      it always helps for plenty of folks that work in such situations to have one kind of take charge and lead the way. helps them to figure out what they should be doin, and to get the job done right.

  • @stevem268
    @stevem268 Před 4 lety +6

    one of favourite things about friday morning, coffee with Ron!

  • @andrebaron1387
    @andrebaron1387 Před 4 lety +1

    33 minutes before anything (heavy) is even lifted. Even longer in "actual" time. Clearly, all about the preparation to be safe and efficient.
    Great to watch a crew working and communicating well.

  • @Nightsider-xr5lx
    @Nightsider-xr5lx Před 4 lety

    Had to deal with our "ARC nemesis" last week loading old propane tanks to bring back to the yard to be refurbished. Had the lines running right along there back driveway. Had plenty of room but still nerve wracking. Good job to you and your crew and GOD bless all of you.

  • @13BGunBunny
    @13BGunBunny Před 4 lety +32

    7:18 Hi Dad! o/ :-)
    Stress: The confusion created when one's mine overrides one's body's desire to beat the living tar out of some jerk that desperately needs it.
    Our ARC nemesis seems to enjoy showing up at the darnedest locations.
    I gave a good chuckle when you said that you love that truck. :-)
    Love the boom cam. It gives an entirely different perspective on the situation.
    56:42 Look! A choo-choo! lol
    Great job! Teamwork is the best work. Stay safe, stay healthy and God bless. :-)

    • @thomasfletcher4765
      @thomasfletcher4765 Před 4 lety

      But noone played with the woo woo

    • @maxxod1
      @maxxod1 Před 4 lety +1

      That is definitely a nicer way of putting the stress definition than I’ve heard

    • @philsergent1913
      @philsergent1913 Před 4 lety

      Who's the ARC Nemesis? I'm new to this channel and I'm not sure if it's a who or what (like an acronym). I’ll thank whomever answers ahead of time, so, Thanks! :-)

    • @jeremiahjackson1616
      @jeremiahjackson1616 Před 4 lety +1

      @@philsergent1913 "ARC nemesis" are the power lines.

  • @garymaynard7562
    @garymaynard7562 Před 4 lety +7

    WOW, what a greatly performed sensitive recovery, Ron !! AAA+++++++++++

  • @kevinritchie9227
    @kevinritchie9227 Před 4 lety

    People who have never been in the fire service, EMS, PD or in your shoes do not realize how seeing horrible things so often can affect you. I have been out of the fire service for 14 years and was in for that many more. I still see many accidents so clearly, even to this day. Humor gets you through it. You are not making fun of anyone or anything in reality. You are just trying to ease your mind and, many times, your heart. Thank you all for the jobs you do!

  • @zundapp8229
    @zundapp8229 Před 4 lety +2

    An absolute Master Class, Sir Ron , on “How to do it” Great cooperation with all your colleagues and emergency personnel. Another, highly dangerous, job done..
    Your humour, leadership and knowledge shine through. Well done to all at MidWest Trucks
    When I see a breakdown in the UK, I always say to my wife “ Should have got Ron Pratt here !!”, he’ll sort it.!
    Stay safe and best wishes
    Roy W Nantwich UK
    PS, I did like the speeded up “clean up “ bit at the end. Maybe more in the future?

  • @danbowers5266
    @danbowers5266 Před 4 lety +7

    It's been a while since we've scene a good long multiple Heavy Recovery unit video. The easy winter we went threw has cut into your big crash videos it seems. As usual with you guys, "Team Work" prevails. Thanks for the video Ron. Btw, How about a Rodney update on how things are progressing with them, some time in the future.

  • @sofreak6
    @sofreak6 Před 4 lety +5

    Ron that was awesome. I admire how you work with people. The Godly way. God bless

  • @josiahhorner6705
    @josiahhorner6705 Před 4 lety +2

    I held my breath pretty much the whole entire time. Nice job Ron and thank you for doing what you do!

  • @Martin_Adams184
    @Martin_Adams184 Před 4 lety

    One of your best! And it was especially interesting to see the wrap-up at the end - how everything was tidied away. Thanks!

  • @evang.9774
    @evang.9774 Před 4 lety +4

    Safely and professionally done as always Ron!

  • @adamtabor376
    @adamtabor376 Před 4 lety +3

    Great job.... Enjoyed the time-lapse at the end.

  • @dann2284
    @dann2284 Před 4 lety

    When i was medical first responder, i got a couple of call like this. And as press photographer, a lot more.
    Tanker recovery is always tricky, no matter whats the load. But when its hazmat, its way more job.
    I got a call for 53ft water tanker upside down. No stress, goes like a walk in a park. The next week, got 2 diffent call for 2 roll over. #1 was fully loaded 53ft jet fuel truck, and #2 was fully loaded class 1 explosive... a bit more stressfull than the water truck.
    Anyway, all the team in your video make a great job. They secure the scene, take time to plan, seem to have very good communication. Stay safe and continue your great work.

  • @philsergent1913
    @philsergent1913 Před 4 lety +2

    Ron: Wow! You’ve done such a good with your cam-coverage of the incident and your Keister. Hehe. I feel really lucky as this was only my second video of yours! The feeling of being there with you was palpable. Bravo!
    I agree with several of the comments about what an Awesome job and your crew did. Yeah, I love your toy, err, uh, Truck (yeah that’s it, Truck!) too.
    Yes, humor is a ‘relief valve’ of completely acceptable and appropriate timing. My wife, a retired nursing supervisor with ER experience, the most stressful of the many hats she wore before and during her supervisory position, as she shared many times with me that the same need to use the relief valve that only humor, even dark humor, that saves and focuses the mind on the task at hand. Firecracker! LMAO! I am really enjoying your channel.

  • @aidanstutzmann7529
    @aidanstutzmann7529 Před 4 lety +34

    "It can explode at any moment" - Ron stands next to it with his hand on it LOL.
    (Yes ik ik it was to check for popping, don't smite me it was a joke lol)

    • @thomasfletcher4765
      @thomasfletcher4765 Před 4 lety +9

      10 lashes with a wet noodle 😆

    • @MikeBrown-ii3pt
      @MikeBrown-ii3pt Před 4 lety +3

      Ron actually made the same joke to the guy trying to pump the liquid into the other trailer. I knew what you were getting at though.

    • @Ki113dbysw0rd
      @Ki113dbysw0rd Před 4 lety +5

      i mean touching it vs 100' probably wouldn't make much difference for that size tank if it were to properly explode, I'd rather not have a chance to see it coming lol.

    • @2H80vids
      @2H80vids Před 4 lety

      @@thomasfletcher4765 noodle, .... or poodle?

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau Před 4 lety +2

      It's moments like this I could do with a smoke.

  • @danaskubic2145
    @danaskubic2145 Před 4 lety +4

    Moral of the story, keep insulated trailers on their feet. This one will need to be reskinned, thanks for sharing. Have a blessed Memorial weekend.

  • @valeenoi2284
    @valeenoi2284 Před 3 lety +1

    I had no idea how much work goes into situations like this. Well done.

  • @Andrew_Fernie
    @Andrew_Fernie Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the time lapse at the end of the video, it's nice to see the job to the end.

  • @quacker5690
    @quacker5690 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for this video Ron, as always it was great. Keep up the great work. 👍

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Před 4 lety +6

    A Catastrophic Event was Averted Thanks to the Very Careful Planning of this Recovery. Kudo’s. 👏

  • @darrenlane9072
    @darrenlane9072 Před 4 lety

    Hi Ron. Another great video as always Ron the team are working well together an Mike is now getting into the recoveries with confidence and rigging the equipment for the job in hand, always love to see your dad out on some of these recoveries with you as he takes away some of the responsibilities on yourself so you can get on with what you need to be doing especially in a very hazardous environment as you all found yourselves on this occasion. As always Ron god bless you an your family an everyone at Midwest trucks stay safe and as always Ron #SLOWDOWNMOVEOVER!

  • @jenniferfelts3899
    @jenniferfelts3899 Před 2 lety

    Great Job
    I find myself addicted to watching. Such Care and Respect for everyone and every Vechile. Thanks for Sharing.

  • @Robmancan1987
    @Robmancan1987 Před 4 lety +35

    I always wondered why I'm so big on safety.
    I guess it's because I've spent half my life as a power lineman trusting things that you don't know are keeping you alive, until there not. 😂 It makes you a little ritualistic, If that makes sense.

    • @curtiscox7105
      @curtiscox7105 Před 4 lety +2

      However, Papa Pratt wasn't wearing a hard hat and he seemed to keep wandering into the "danger zone" when he really should have kept back. Just my observation.

    • @tommax26
      @tommax26 Před 4 lety +1

      @@curtiscox7105 I agree. He didn't follow direction from his son. and was frequently in the danger zone... ie., in the path of the back axle coming down when the tank was being uprighted.

  • @mattl.2455
    @mattl.2455 Před 4 lety +4

    Awesome video Ron, amazing team work as always, may i make a suggestion there is a towing company in So Cal California who watches you they have headsets for the team while doing a recovery such as this one have you considered that option verses yelling or trying to key up on the handheld units you currently use, stay healthy and safe and keep up the great work!!!

  • @larryrichmond9959
    @larryrichmond9959 Před 2 lety

    Ron, It's great to so many departments coming together to accomplish a goal ! Great job all !!!

  • @stevenmills7518
    @stevenmills7518 Před 4 lety

    Loved the time lapse at the end. Great to see how every is wrapped up .

  • @ladygray4
    @ladygray4 Před 4 lety +3

    Loved the video as always. It's fascinating to watch you work; I esp appreciate the notes you put in the video to explain what's going on.
    I kept seeing two of what looked like kiddie pools - what on earth are those for?
    Praying daily for safety for all of you, your workers & your trucks.

  • @da_fluffykoalaboy9831
    @da_fluffykoalaboy9831 Před 4 lety +19

    We brought the "marshmallows " 3:02 Gonna be some gas tasting marshmallows XD

  • @MikeBMW
    @MikeBMW Před 4 lety +2

    OK, I just have to comment, Ron.
    This was incredibly awesome and thank you for taking me on a, nearly, 1 hour video!
    It was worth the watch, and, as always, well done!
    God Bless! :)

  • @stevengardner8494
    @stevengardner8494 Před 2 lety +1

    Any truck can roll over. Keep on trucking truckers we need you. And we need what you're hauling. God bless the truckers.