Driver DESTROYS Trailer Axles With Concrete Pole

Driver DESTROYS Trailer Axles With Concrete Pole. Not often I can see this is a first, but this is a first. I've had plenty of damaged rear axle jobs, but as you'll see in the video I've never bandaged one up like this to have the driver drive it off. Granted, he didn't drive far at all. Just from one side of the facility to the other, but doesn't change the sketchy factor either way.

Turns out this driver wasn't speeding either! Looks like a 30mph hit from all the horrible damage. The entire frame underneath, the rear bumper, the shifted axle and broken hangers, leaf springs, etc. What really happened is the driver got temporary blinded/distracted from the triple digit heat and the trailer caught the concrete pole at just the right angle to destroy it.

Nonetheless, I was up to the task in my 50ton rotator, HULK. Step 1 was to lift the trailer off the axle, while step 2 was to use my deck and auxiliary winch in tandem to pull the axle back out to me. Once I had it just right, I set the trailer back down and used a combination of chains, straps and binder to "glue" it all together.

This quick band aid fix worked in a pinch and allowed the driver to drive out of the facility and into the parking lot where they wanted it. Absolutely love these McGuyver style jobs. And please stick to the end and let me know what you guys think of the new green screen and how I can incorporate it more!

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[PepesTowingService]

Crazy recovery aside, I really want to know what you guys think of the green screen at the end and what are some ways you'd like to see me use it?

[lynnmeese]

Josh, you always surprise us with your technical skills , filming, editing, and final videos. Kudos to the driver as well. Thank you for another great video!! ❤❤❤

[bigboyd]

Josh, Pepe’s Towing Service Crew does a fantastic job at entertaining the YouTube audience. It’s very cool, that you want to go ABOVE just to show a video. With technology that’s bound to be mishaps, glitches, and such. Don’t be TOO hard on yourself if the video is just a little off focus/quality. Thank you for providing the education and entertainment. ❤️ Pepe’s

[gtbproductions]

Years of experience, knowledge, know how and brains. Great job Josh. 👍

[teaches]

That turn into the driveway was a little sketchy!!!😂😂😂

[gregshearer]

That’s a special kind of talent to do that to a trailer 😂

[pdxRetired]

I like the added explanations at the end of the videos. Helps to understand how things happened, or why rigging was done a certain way.

[petermccuskey]

Very well thought out young man. The yard driver was excellent in his abilities.

[ronallen]

Josh, I'm still relatively new to your channel and I'd say that you are top shelf. You're a recovery and towing company 1st off, not a video operation and you're doing a great job on both. I'm about as tech savvy as a rock, so all I can tell you is to do what you enjoy, but don't let it take away from your primary job.
When I saw the opening shot I thought, we'll just when you think you've seen it all this shows up😂. Maybe time for the driver to take a refresher course on AVOIDING obstacles 🤣🤣🤣. Explain this to the owner buddy!!

[Bears]

I can see the quality of your channel Josh. I would really like to see more of the 3d camera views that we as viewers can control and look all around. Congratulations on your newborn

[maeverobertson]

Another great job. And I'm guessing that the guy who drove the broken truck was impressed too and happy to help you. He deserves a raise for stepping up and following your instructions. So many times I see you and Alex having to direct every last move of the driver when the drivers are involved in order to get them to do what you ask for. This guy really knew what he was doing and trust your instructions.

[xcaliber_gaming]

I found one other Towing service that uploads to You Tube and they are no where near what you do Josh. You deserve a million Subs for sure. Keep uploading bud. Thanks.

[lynnp]

This is so interesting. The explaination of "this hook and that hook". At 72 years old I feel like a armchair recovery expert lol

[armandosoliz]

SWING WIDE DRIVER...IT'S A Another great recovery.

[carlhumphrey]

Hi Josh ! My husband and I look forward to all your videos each week . I was a wreck watching your excavator roll over . Yikes ! I loved watching you in your parking area, my husband told me not to call it prancing ! 😂 we love and appreciate your attention to detail. Alex is also an excellent addition. You must be thankful you have him . We love the humor, the respect you all show one another, and Joe ! How amazing is he ! Let's go, 250, 000 ! Your Whidbey Island, wa . fans, Carl and Leslie 😊

[garymaynard]

Simply said, SPECTACULAR! Your video abilities are phenomenal !!

[frankbroker]

Your recovery "breakdown" and all your camera work and use of new technology is exactly like your recovery work... Professional, thorough, well explained and first class all the way. Probably the best videos of any subject on YouTube! Keep up the good work, both on the road and in the editing booth! And thanks for the content.

[stellarproductions]

Hello Josh, you know I am a big fan of your channel. But more then anything, I am a big fan of what sets you apart, from other wrecker channels, and thats your amazing photography and editing work, love the green screen stuff too. After that, I love all the jobs that you do, in service of the state of California. You are doing such a great job, I appreciate you!

[jerrydemas]

Your equipment and talent for video editing brings a new dimension for YT viewing.

[carlaustin]

The Hulk and green next logical thing. You guys are rock stars.