It surprises no one that your son wanted to learn from working with his Dad during summer break months. Like Father, Like Son. Obviously you are proud of him, justifiably so. Many youths want to lie in bed, play video games and accomplish nothing during summer break. Summer break is simply a break from school, not a break from life or responsibilities or growing as an individual. It appears your son will also be a good, honest, sincere, respectful, trustworthy and hard-working gentleman - you and your Dad teach by example. You are raising a wonderful son/man. We need more role models like you.

I know its an older video on your list Ron, but I stumbled on it today. Want to say I how glad I am to see you teaching your boy rite about hard work, clean living, respect, and the roots of America. Hats off to you sir.

My great grandfather was CEO of Santa Fe railroads my mom would ride in the executive car from L.A to St. Louis every summer to stay with him and "Gran" as she was call...As always prayers for safety for you and your crews.

Your son is a rare young man nowadays, most 13 year olds have no idea how to actually work. It is great to see that middle America still is raising kids the right way! nice job

You are a good dad and that is one of the best things you can be.

It's a blessing to see your son out of the truck helping instead of staying inside on a telephone or i-pad like so many are allowed to do. A good dad will teach/show his children by example and insist they pay attention and learn by doing. Build a strong work ethic and it will follow you always.

Most kids today don't know what a good day of work is. Glad to see someone teaching their kids about hard work instead of letting them play games all day, getting in trouble, and just being lazy. Parenting done right. When I was his age I was pulling mainline, hooking chokers, and driving a log skidder in the woods. God bless you Ron and your family.

I applaud Ethan’s work ethic. That is how you raise an honest man.

Not an edge-of-your-chair thriller, but interesting to see how it's done - and the story has a happy ending. Again I'm impressed with your high-tech equipment and the fact that it looks carefully maintained. Even if your son ends up in some other field of interest, the memories of working with his dad will be with him forever.

I truly admire the professionalism and dedication you have to your work, always amazing to see you in action. Thanks for posting these videos for us to enjoy.

Best lesson a man can give to his son is how to become a hard honest working man, and that's what i saw here today in this video, congratulations Ron.

Another great video. And as a retired teacher, I loved it when you corrected your "you did good" to "you did well". Good job!

I am impressed with Ethan helping out on this tow/ extraction of tractor trailer. Go Ethan!!!👍

Awe, this reminds me when my brother would be out of school for the summer and he would go with my dad on trips. My father hauled steel. Then when he was old enough he ended up following in my dad's footsteps! I also went on a few trips with my brother. Instead of driving a truck I ended up being a bus driver! 😀

It is a real joy to see such a loving and caring father that you are.

Hey Ron when I was your sons age I was learning how to use a zero turn lawn mower but now I’m 17 and I have been riding with my step brother on a tow truck. I have a lot of respect for u and your son

just came upon your channel a few weeks ago, have almost watched every single video, between work and other things. keep up the good work, and excellent videos, God Bless

You are such an awesome father. Wish my dad had been 1/8 the father you are. Thank you so much for sharing. Lo :)

Sure rains a lot in Mo! It's raining or very muddy from rain, in every video I have seen. I think it's awesome you are teaching your son the business. I love to see the countryside as we drive to the site. I love that you wave at passing cars. Keep those vids coming!

Thank you for bringing Ethan. Also for teaching him with praise. I was not given such praise. It made my heart rejoice. Again great job as always!!!

44:31 "I wonder why its not giving me the sharp curve ding." Because you told it to hush at 8:22. Another great vid Ron.

Even the boss grinds gears 😜Great video as usual

So nice to see/hear you encouraging him. Great way to keep him interested. Too many fathers would be ragging on him to get going...hustle hustle.

Amazing father figure! Teach your kids a trade and what hard work involves! My grandfather built his own machine shop, past it off to my dad and he showed me and my older brother "the ropes". Instead of getting worked up/mad when your kid did not shovel in the places you hoped, you explained why and in a calm voice! Well done! Father of the year is Ron Pratt!!

That truck is one serious piece of kit!👍

The only thing I like better than your truck ...is the manner in which you look after it. I think that may well be one of main reasons I personally keep watching, everything is clean and orderly...hence that reflects in your experience and professionalism as someone who cares for everyone's equipment. Please keep your videos coming...very entertaining!

Ron, I have been an EMT with Heavy Duty training with the jaws of life . I was not able to watch the vehicles get extracted from the scene. I love watching your videos because of professionalism, courtesy , and helping the other first responders. I am also a Christian so that is my biggest interest to watch a fellow Christian in action!! God Bless you and your wonderful family!!

Nice job and great to see your son out there with you. He jumped right in there and that's the best way to learn! I'm sure you're a proud papa.

Ron God blas you and your asistent.On the World is smal number of people who know yob woth they wrking you are one of thet peoples and I m wery exited when you send wideo becouse I like see you at wery dangerous and hawy yob.Your truck is awensome ,beautiful and I lowe your track and your wideos.And you are prity good draiwing rewerse.👍👌☺💪by strong.

Please tell Ethan he did a great job! As for you, you always do a great job!!!! Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

It's good to see your son working with you and I admire your patience with him. Good job Ron.

Hi Ron glad to see your son wanting to follow in your footsteps, nothing better than a family business with many generations working for it. I also read that your daughter and parents working with you too, your a lucky man my friend . Wishing the best for your family and yourself as always God bless

I think it is great that your son wants to work with you when I was 13 I would love to go to work with my dad and when I was 3 years old I would work in my grandfathers garden and I have been working ever since some kids today I am not saying all kids but some expect everything handed to them

Ron the quality of your gopro is great i was wndering what kind it is

Love your patience with everybody especially with your son while he learns the business. Very nice to see that.

You really do the best videos. What I like most about your videos is you simply tell the story. You really seem to be a very decent quality individual. And you treat those that you help with care. Because let's face it when your needed and by the time you show up those drivers are usually a mental mess. Great job. God Bless.

I have wondered what those were for. Now I know, your rig bites!! lol

I've watched a few of your vids. I've got to ask which compartment is the kitchen sink in? You seem to have everything else in your rig. Good recovery as always.

Ron you having your son along on your calls reminds me so much of summer time memories of my father bringing me along and teaching me so much that has been so useful in life. I admire you in the way you treat your fellow human beings. I wish more people in this world would treat others as they would like to be treated themselves. Old fashioned courtesy and caring is way too rare in this world we live in. Thanks for the great video's Ron.

I love your videos. I’m a light operator with dreams of moving up to medium and heavy duty. Your videos are extremely educational for me. They’re also a lot of fun watch!

Another great job I enjoy learning from the PRO'S

that whistle is music to my ears!

great recovery and fast as usual. i loved doing ridealongs with my stepfather since i could climb into the truck on my own.

Another great job! your assistant there is lucky to have such a dad! not much learning in trades like this anymore..most want an office job or something inside with no manual labor involved..heh tell him to keep up the great work and to absorb all he can! God bless you both and stay safe!

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I love your truck

Ron, you make me proud. I love seeing your son working with you side by side. Totally cool!

I really love these videos you make!! I love how kind and polite you are to everyone. Yes sir and yes ma’am don’t come to often these days so thank you for keeping the correct way of doing things going. You are very good at your job as well. You do it with ease. God bless you too!!! Stay safe.

Am I the only one that thought the gambler driver might be back for a third installment?

nice save boys!!

I felt identified, we need more dads like this and mine. As a rugrat, any school day off I was on duty. At the end the kid was so focus on the muddy shovel 🤣🤣🤣 trying to be clean and smooth. That was me, then my dad appears rushing me.

I really love the way you give a little bit of history in your videos Ron.

I'm just wondering but are you allow to take trucks home?

thinks man will do God bless

It's not often that you get to spend time with your kid (s), but to have them along as you work, and they get to see what it is that keeps the refrigerator both on and full is a life lesson. To see that they might be interested in doing the work, interacting with customers, and using their head to problem solve is a rush, I hope the best for you and yours.Keep those videos coming

I've seen him riding along in your other videos. We finally got to see him at work. Good kid and more awesome dad. He didn't have to check his twitter/facebook/ or whatever that garbage is even once. Nice to see there are a few kids out there that won't turn into snowflakes. Kudos!

Proverbs 22:6. Train up a child in the way he should go; Even when he is old he will not depart from it. Pretty good advice - even if you don't believe in the Bible. Of course, you also need to be careful in the way you choose. :o) Always good to learn about honest, hard work.

How did he miss the culvert that badly? Is he blind?

Another quality production Ron, Very cool your son Ethan is interested in the business. I'm sure you're very proud of him to have the desire to learn at his age. IMHO you will be rewarded handsomely when he is old enough to operate your equipment properly and safely, as he was instructed by you. Always great to see Father and Son work together, you have a lot to be thankful for !! All the best to you and your family, crew, and support staff. Best line of the video: "You did well" 2nd best "watch the paint" Lol

Ethan is getting a good introduction into the towing business. You answered my questions about the gearbox, engine and year of the rotator. Thanks!

First comment love the vids keep them commin

Forgot to mention after I watched your 'Oh Shift' video yesterday . . . you do a nice job of explaining what you are doing along the way and are very well spoken. Nice job! Videos ARE long, however, I just hop forward a couple times along the way. :)

Ron, thanks so much for keeping your channel clean. For teaching young kids that it's just fine to work. My grandkids all work. Even the 2 yr old has jobs at home. Take care and have a safe Independence Day.

What a really nice day to be working together. Thank you guys for sharing..!

I love watching your videos because you are an awesome and caring guy and I can't seem to find other videos like this. Keep up the good work Ron!!!

Awesome that you are passing your experience down to the next generation. Pls let him know we appreciate his desire to learn the trade for he will be one of a rare breed of safe recovery specialists. This video brought back so many memories from when I did recovery operations for the 1st Armored Division in Germany. Great job.

Enjoy the time you have with your Son. It could be the best times you will remember with him. 👍

I wish I could of been one of your kids. You are a great father. Cool about the GPS warning of curves. I may have to update mine. Have a Great 4th and a safe one. God Bless Ron and Ethan.

Your son will became an excellent truck driver, cause he’s learning how to shovel first. He’s not afraid of nothing ‼️ HAVE A GREAT TIME BOTH OF YOU GUYS 👏‼️‼️

What has happened to me? I was leaving to go to the grocery store. I received notification Ron has a video up. No way could I leave LOL.. Good deal this was in day light. Just had liquid sunshine. Hello Ethan! God Bless, be safe.!

Great job Ethan ! And not so bad yourself Ron. It's nice to see the younger generation wanting to learn and not complaining about some hard work. You two take care and God Bless !

Really enjoy your videos and am impressed with your organization and equipment maintenance. You should consider making a video of showing what it takes to clean and maintain all of the equipment post recovery. I see you dragging slings and chain through mud and then everything is clean and ready for the next lift. Keep up the great work.

Great recovery Ron. You did a smart move by backing down the road. Ethan is spending his summer vacation with pops out on runs & he will be learning the family tradition. I really do not think he could have a better teacher. God Bless Ron.

Awesome video as always Ron. On an unrelated note, I learned something new: I had no idea that rice could grow here in the midwest. I live in Eastern Iowa along the Mississippi and never would have guessed that rice could grow in Southern Missouri. God Bless

Every video we learn more details of all the STUFF your truck carries! You are indeed equipped!

Good Job Ethan!!! It's cool you get to work with your dad. You have a great teacher will learn a lot from him. Y'all be safe out there.

you made that look easy. first impression was wtf is he gonna do to fix that...man you know your job well! that son of yours should be a pro in no time.

Ron as a former light med and repo operator and former wreckmaster certifed operator your videos bring back the best years of my life. I can feel through your videos your adrenaline and how your mind is working when you arrive on scene. Your ability to asses the situation and put into action a safe and thought out execution of each recovery. The best video was the MOSD one that hits home because it's why I left towing, I was hit on interstate 78 in NJ and nearly paralized because of a reckless driver. Please be careful out there, and May God always keep you safe. I wish all the best to you and your family both of them. Take Care Ron. #thethinyellowline #moveoverslowdown.

Good family man with a wonderful son. It means a lot when complete strangers, like the driver, noticed it immediately. Also, wore you cap I got from you to the Walmart out here in Crosby (Houston) the other day. A guy pointed to it and immediately stated "Ron Pratt You Tube". That means something as well when you are recognized down here in Texas! God bless to you and your family. Keith

That brings back nice memories of going to work with my late dad back in the late 60's early 70's on his truck. Best times I ever had with him.

You are driving in the rain and I'm here listening to thunder and rain on my tin roof. Great timing.

Great operator I have never seen you put down any drivers lack of skills they feel bad enough already.I was a uk truck driver for 25 years forestry and low loader work . I always told young drivers if you are not sure you have enough room get out and look .It is better to be cautious than have an accident. Keep up the good work .

You are a very respectful father! I have no doubts that your son with be a good respectful person when he grows up! Awesome videos as always!

It doesn't matter what you do for a living, when you finally get to the point In your career where you have your truck outfitted to be able to go to any of the jobs you go on, it is a special feeling to get up and go to work. The stress of wondering if you have this or have that can effect your sleep, your marriage and your overall health. Seems like you have all you need on that truck.

You are very patient and understanding with your son. It's nice to see. He is going to start to understand all this in leaps and bounds in the next few years. Right now a lot of it is a mystery and it's hard for young ones to see the big picture at that age and once they do see the big picture, the stuff they are asked to do makes more sense and they do it without being asked. Great attitude on both sides. God Bless.

you guys really know your stuff. great job

I think the way you treat your co workers is great Ron, you don't holler at them you treat them very kindly

Man it's great to see you guys work this is a top dollar business. You are a driver and rigger and crane operator.

Backing aaalll the way down that long road... and darn in the Middle too! Color me IMPRESSED!

Great to see another point of view from tow truck/ recovery companies. Love the videos! Noticed that other companies are starting to put their videos onto KZfaq also and reference you as their inspiration... :) Keep up the great work!!!

Great video Ron love them and love the big rotator from a fan in the UK

Ron I wish there are more persons like you around. EVERYWHERE.

Ron you always have a plan that works flawlessly...your knowledge and experience makes it look easy...Ethan is a son to be proud of and is fortunate to have you to learn from...you are always very patient and calm in all situations making you an excellent teacher...God bless you and your family.

Great Job Ron and Ethan , I heard you say it was not going to be fancy ...Well you still did it in style Ron.Thanks for helping your Dad Ethan ,the tedious jobs are sometimes the most critical . Be Safe out there Team Midwest Truck, All The Best and God Bless

Ron, I am new subscriber and love your videos. Make more videos with Ethan in it. He seems like a nice kid and with your love and guidance, he is sure to become a good man, like yourself. God bless.

These videos are nice to watch after a hard day at work ... I'm writing from Finland at 6pm :)

Another fantastic recovery in a tight spot. Ethan did his part, and it was a great job. :) Methinks your mirror buttons may have slightly shorted out after getting wet, hence the weird acting mirror. Been there, done that. :) Thank you for taking the time to record this, as this is informative, and kind of fun. Most days, it makes me wish I was about 30 yrs younger, so I could learn how to use one. :) Stay safe and can't wait until the next installment of "A Typical Day with Mr. Pratt" ;)

HELLO RON, THIS IS MR. HOBBY IN HAMPTON,GA. AND ABOUT YOUR NEW MIC. IT WORKS GREAT BUT YOU CAN ALSO HEAR THE ENGINE AS WELL LOUD A LITTLE OVER YOU. HOPE THIS HELPS. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Ron, you have a beautiful family and a strong family business. You are blessed.

Good to see you passing on your work ethic to Ethan. I worked for years with my father, learning how to work.