I hope I never get in this situation , but if I do I sure hope guys like you come to the rescue. You guys communicate like a Coast guard rescue crew. Not one person in charge but a collective in charge talking and discussing every aspect of the pull. Great job

Not sure why KZfaq tossed this up, but it sure brought back some memories. Not sure why the driver ended up trying to take his short-cut, unless perhaps it was a combination of the Sun in the face, being tired or some such. It is amazing just how much of a mess some driver trying to push things can end up creating. I was a volunteer FF HazMat responder in NE Indiana about 25 years ago, and a driver decided to push his luck and make it to his destination ahead of an ice storm. He *almost* made it... during normal weather, it would have been about a 30min drive to where he was headed, but somehow, he did a 180 on a 2-lane highway and shifted his entire load of automotive paint, solvents, phosphoric and sulfuric acid (among other things) out the lower half of the trailer doors. Everything was covered with paint, and many of the other drums were leaking. What would have taken me 30min to reach took me 2.5hrs, not counting the state police officer stopping me (he ended up being assigned to escort me to the scene), and over the course of the night, we ended up with so much equipment contaminated from all the emergency decons we had to do due to our airpack regulators freezing up while in the hot zone all through the night, the bill for the response was around $500K. Definitely not a good run for that driver, or his company. Thankfully, most of our runs were trucks which had fuel tanks compromised and we would end up having to give the scene the "kitty litter and booms" treatment. Stay safe! There are idiots out there who cannot even see a nice, big, red fire/heavy rescue with lights and will hit them on a good day... if they end up doing that, I would hate to think about all the close calls you have had with your white units.

I subscribed yesterday, better than any tow TV show out there. This is the real deal right here, great job guys we appreciate all u do for us out here

Don't know how u work with ur old boy.. I could never have worked with mine.. u guys have got sooo much space over there in the land ov the free & brave.. I'm in the UK And drive trucks for a measly living.. u guys would be amazed how tite things are over here. (Ie) space /traffic /patience. Nice recovery.. well done. Thanx 4 video. Sand & trucks don't mix!!

I worked for a lorry mounted crane company in London UK back in the 70s. We would be often called out to this type of recovery, and some that were a lot worse. I would do the lifting and a wrecker would do the pulling. Saved a lot of time and effort. plus I had a lot of timber outrigger packers so these came in handy for setting a bed for the tyres. Yer we could all do it different and use different equipment. But you've got to roll with what you've got. Feel real sorry for the driver, hope his truck wasn't hurt too much.

Wow you guys sure know what y’all doing you make it see so easy but i also know it takes years of experience 😘 thanx for keeping the roads clear for the rest of us and stay safe 🙏🏼

I have oak 8"x8"x24"long with a taper cut for wheels to be easily pulled onto. I was surprised at the small lumber used here. Great job even with the small boards used on this rescue.

Let me first say that you guys are like The Baddest Bad-asses in one of the most Bad-ass occupations of all! You exhibited the very best in teamwork in getting this job done. I Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for the post.

I have driven trucks years ago and I have worked wreckers before but the last job I had was shop manager at a truck stop and you name it,and it will eventually come in there!!!Man,the stuff that I have seen in my life working around truck stops!!!!!!!!!

lol i wasn't surprised when you mentioned a Rotator came up before i even read any of the comments. Yes you did a fine job without one since it can be done without the use of one. We have one thats already closing in on 18 years old still works like new since it doesnt get used much. Plus the damn things are super expensive and for what little ours gets used it can seem a life time to pay them off.

Thank you for being nice with the Driver . Accidents happen and it's a bummer to wreck your new truck . However it happened. We have all had problems and people forget the pressures of driving .

Givin this one to you guys an hour early because I love ya! thanks for making this channel what it is guys! without you, it would be nothing!

I watched the whole process, great people, great job, great equipment, great dad, and one unlucky truck driver, well done

At 1:16:00 When he pulled up on the road, for some reason I felt just as relieved and good as the truck owner. Have no reason why I watched this all the way through, but sure was great. I do not watch tv, don't even have one. This video is far better than anything one would find on tv. I would not want to work in recovery, but maybe I would not mind if all recovery jobs were like this and tougher. One must think and plan, use the head in these kind of recovery's. Thanks for recording this from start to end, really enjoyed it.

Reminds me of when I was working road construction we were always getting our dump trucks sunk in sand or soft dirt even with a dozer to pull us out we needed to dig the frame out of the sand.sometimes going into the sand pits there would be a removal team just chaining up all day. This is work but with the proper experience and team work with the equipment they have it is doable

Tow truck men for heavy trucks gotta be smart, have lots experience, work in dangerous conditions. Interesting video! Mistakes by truck drivers are so expensive you'd think they'd take steps to assure drivers know when they're too tired to drive.

What a beautiful truck would had been so upset if it flipped over

Job well done Guys!!! Your Dad is an awesome Guy and Boss.He came out and gave a helping hand that's what a REAL BOSS do.🙌👍👍

I really thinks that dude needed some sleep real bad to do that. But hey, I’ve trucked 45 years without an accident, but I’ll tell you, I’ve done a few stupid things, especially when I was dead tired. (“Walk a mile in my shoes, right?)

Wow you guys rock I’ve been an owner operator of dump trucks and 1-3 ready mix trucks in 35 years only been on a hook twice not my fault truck broke down both time! Long video but I watched all of it congrats on what you do from Temecula

Great job guys, it’s amazing the amount of knowledge and experience you need to have to pull a job like this. It must be amazing to have a pops like yours. I can’t believe I watched this entire video. This is the longest KZfaq video I have ever watched...

Always good to see professionals doing recovery, doing their best to minimize further damage.

I just started watching your show the other day. Love the attitude and kindness you display. Things are already bad enough. Another good job.

Bravo à toute l'équipe ! SUPER JOB !

The truck and trailer were beautiful. The truck/ tractor looks like a Cascadia. Such a beauty. Dang‼️‼️😨🤯😢

Had no idea how hard your job is!

That slicktop all white charger looks so nice...

Great job. Nice you let the truck driver bend your ear for a bit on the hard subject of death. Like one driver told me years ago "we all do stupid stuff." Trick is not to be too stupid or fatal. I bent my step on the curb. That was my stupid moment 30 years ago. Of course many more moments since. ☺

things to consider when buying a used truck !

Your father should be proud, he has raised a good man to take over some day. Great job.

Found this quite by accident but I truly love watching how this is done!! I’m a granny, ex-damsel in distress and had to call my share of tow trucks. Always so glad to see you pull up, save me, and I get to ride in the truck to the mechanic!! Lol - thanks for the job you do. Our family has experienced tragedy and we are so grateful for you men, God bless you and keep you safe.

your dad is exactly like mine show up because curious, end up doing half the work himself because he can't help it

wow, that police officer looks so young. stay safe young man.

Trent, that is a nice truck in the ditch, but you sit and wonder how he got himself in that jam thank you for the video 🖒an a awsome Job

quite a job there with what you had! yes i agree with your in video comment that you could have definitely done with having a rotator being there for that recovery for sure. but you did it without it and interesting to see how you overcame not having one there.

I'm waiting for the comments to start pouring in saying this job would have been easier with a rotator! LOL I believe it may have been easier because you could just have lifted the trailer onto the curb and then lift the truck up over the curb. Although I know well enough that there is really no reason that you would need a rotator for this recovery! Lol stay safe and once again great recovery!

Rotationalization of the truck man ! Lol good job

nice work by everyone from plaza,you have a great team and its easy to see.make sure you share this with the other guys . even chp said great job.

Great job to all involved. That hairy situation got nipped in the bud. Smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Now thats edge of your seat entertainment.

Very interesting. You guys did a great job, very careful with his truck.

Just because you said so, YOU SHOULD GET A ROTATOR. Great video, keep them coming.

Usually when I see a truck stop ahead I wait for the exit ramp to veer off. But that's just me though. Everyone has their own style.

I'm just happy I'm not the one having to pay the bill on this one.

I gotta say, that is one awesome looking tow truck!! I can't even begin to guess what something like that must cost. And you have remote control?? I had no idea this type of tech existed. Very cool.

What a surprise I figured it would have been that swift truck. Lol. Nice job. Don't you just love sand

And this ladies and gentlemen is exactly why I do not park on any row (side or back) that is closest to the highway. Luckily that's as far as he went but some have managed to make into parking lots and hit other parked vehicles.

I wish we had this technology back in the day to record we did the same job with two f450.

Good team work...but truthfully....your Dad is lucky to have you there...and I'm sure he knows that, even if he doesn't voice it very often....

Good job guys. Nothing like good teamwork. Looks like minimal damage to the rig. Will subscribe and see more of your work

Thoroughly fascinating! The Math of it all! Geometry and family dynamics, most excellent.

Unbelievable. A FANTASTIC job well done.

I like how you work with your Dad, and the crew.

You guys do good work and at the same time try your best to care with the drivers rig!

That was a heck of a good job Plaza Towing!

That's one beautiful truck, Sad to see how it almost got destroyed. Awesome video!

It's truly amazing how the driver decided to make his own entrance to the truck stop.

My creeper alarm went off whenever the driver started talking...👽

Worked for Farwest Towing in the late 80's and 90's, did a few with a 750 Holmes twin boom wrecker. If I had that truck back then it would've made my job easier and faster.

I find the rotator comment funny, given that now you have one haha

UAAAAUUUUUHHH THAT TENSION THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE HOW INCREDIBLE THAT SOYS WHAT APPEARS IMPOSSIBLE YOU HAVE MADE IT AS IF NOTHING YOU ARE THE BEST A GREETING FROM BARCELONA SPAIN

Man I wish they had an onboard camera so we could have seen the driver dozing...all in a days work...nice job

that sand sucks!!!!!!! if that was regular dirt it would have been a strait pull out like you were hoping for. That turned into a pain in the ass in a hurry!! Good job with everything.

Amazing what can be accomplished with good equipment and people that know how to use it.

Great job. I'm apparently the only one who is in awe, amazed and wondering wtf those red straps are made of, some other-worldly shit?

I bet you're glad you got a rotator now.😁

Sweet setup you guys have

Awesome work

Great job Trent & company

You should get a rotator. Lol hey you said it 1st. Lol great job guys

Give the Rig your full attention when you drive, one little multitask and you will go sliding off just like that!

Another great video Trent! Really enjoy watching all your videos & find the towing business very interesting to learn about! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with use.

Surgical work getting him out without damaging anything. Good job and interesting to watch! Be Safe out there men.

u should get a rotater had ta say it lol but hey truthfully u did a good job without it only said it cuz u said it dont need to tell ya what u already know even though u did a good job without it....nice video good job guys better luck next time for the driver of that pretty blue truck ...

Nothing worse than working in sand, you guys did a good job, ignore the "experts "

Thanks, enjoyed watching.. be safe...

THATS NOT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TRUCKSTOP!!

You should cut the ends of your lumber at 45 degrees to make it easier for a vehicle to roll up onto it.

so he’s “semi” in the ditch correct? lol don’t ya love it when your dad pulls up... like walking on broken glass when he’s there 😆 be safe i did your job 23 yrs ago... people had a brain back then. frickin drive crazy today also if you have too,pull the tandem pin and pull the tandems to the back of the trailer if it slides like that.. worked for me a couple times in a tight spot

I'm impressed

@51:00 "any thing look broken" "not from first glance" "thats good, cost me 200 grand" "Huh" "Its my truck"

I cringe when I see wreckers/vehicles on the side of these highways. Always the danger of someone coming off the road and running you over. Mad respect for these guys.

Thanks for the video. It is interesting to see how people work in order to rescue a heavy vehicle . I couldnot stop watching until the truck was on the road again.

Great job guys.... without you we would have to stay on the road lol

sure a rotator would have helped, but this video clearly shows IF you know what you're doing AND you know your equipment, and have good teamwork (which CLEARLY y'all got all 3) you can get the job done. I DO Have 2 questions though..... 1) why not double up the straps so they're shorter, which would give you more line to work with; and 2) why not use a spreader bar? Clearly y'all got the job done, and I ain't trying to criticize. just honestly curious :)

Verry creative

Bravo Plaza Towing. Keep safe.

Touché!! Splendid fella’s! Why was he trying to take a short cut?

That was a mission, bet he got a huge bill

Bet the traffic is bnacked up many miles and there are thousands of pissed off people.

Just randomly found this channel, absolutely awesome. Its pretty cool you work with your dad. I also work with my old man (its a situation a lot like yours), but i know all too well how taxing it can be at times. Its definitely not unicorns/rainbows all the time as i'm sure you probably know.

A Good Morning for the tow truck driver

Boy he wanted in that truck stop bad.

Trent, I am new to your channel and I know everybody has their own way of doing things so I am not here trying to tell you how to run your business. That being said I would say that at least half of the videos that I watched of yours so far, the rotator would have made the job so much easier. Keep up the good work!!

Excellent video!!!!

What are those tubes on the trailer hubs? Central lubrication or compressor lines to the tires?

 hey buddy ! Nice work pulling out that truck & the trailer. As a truck driver I understand how much of a good job you ALL did. By the way, what brand & model is your camera? Picture & sound quality is superb.

Those that commented saying they needed a Rotator cost over $400,000 USD. A company named Miller Industries Ooltewah TN, and they own over half of the name brand wrecker names Century, Vulcan, Challenger, Eagle, Holmes, and Champion. Homes was the one that started it all!

Great work guys! A+

CalTrans and CHP, "Let's get the road opened." LOL, relax guys they need to do their work.