Is This the WORST Exit for Truckers?

Is This the WORST Exit for Truckers? As I mentioned in my intro, this is an insane hotspot we are at frequently for these trailers that get stuck. The Stadium Way exit is right off the 110 Freeway, which itself is right off the 5 Freeway at this point. The 5 is a major freeway that runs from Mexico, all the way to Canada! Unfortunately this quick exit to Los Angeles is definitely not trucker friendly.

We have the same game plan to do these jobs in the fastest, most efficient way possible. Utilizing the strength and versatility of the rotator, we are able to get parallel with the trailer, then lift the rear and swing it up to dozens of feet over to allow the trailer to clear the ramp. Sometimes they get stuck on the guardrail itself or in-between the large wooden posts. Those jobs require a bit more finesse, but still done in the same fashion.

Then just because the trailer is free does NOT mean the job is done. Sometimes they'll need a second swing to clear the bottom of the offramp, especially when there's a Dodger game going on and the street is packed. Luckily that was not the case in this job.

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[murphsmodels]

When I first started as a truck driver, I used Google maps on my phone for navigation. Then I ended up going across the Golden Gate Bridge, and driving through downtown San Francisco in a 75 foot long tractor trailer. I was new though, so I kept with it. Then I ended up on a narrow windy mountain road that had me scraping trees with the nose of the tractor, the front of the trailer, and the rear of the trailer...all at the same time. After getting out of that, I bought a dedicated Truckers GPS the next day.

[ireneeickenhorst]

As an old retired dispatcher I really appreciate how you all treat the people in these situations, also how safely and efficiently you handle the jobs.

[UncleFred]

Always enjoy your videos…and they almost led to me hiring you folks!

I had a project in Newport Beach that would involve lifting a 17K grease interceptor into a hole from a trailer. Immediately thought of Pepe’s, and I called.

I went over what I needed with a person at the shop who answered the phone, and it turned out it was Joe - Josh’s dad and owner of Pepe’s!

We had a wonderful 30 minute conversation about his business, life in general, and his love for his team, his son, and his new grandchild. It was the highlight of my day…what an awesome man!

It turns out the 40 ton wrecker was going to be too heavy for the bridge into town, so working on an alternative. But I was so looking forward to using Pepe’s…maybe next time! Please tell your dad Fred says hi!!!

Keep up the good work!! 😁👍

[Ronkosluk]

I used the "Ya I know" to my boss today. He looked at me, he shook his head, and told me to get the hell out of his office. 😂

[edwinschlee]

Good job Alex getting him out of his problem. Sometimes GPS just leads you into trouble.

[frankmartin]

Alex is always the courteous professional. Thanks for the video.

[ScottPlude]

I can never get the family to sit down and spend time together.
UNTIL THEY HEAR THE BEEPING WHEN YOU ROTATE THE BOOM!!!
We all love the videos. One suggestion to make my life better is to have that beeping at the first few seconds so they come running from all over the house.
Thanks man!!!!

[herbpetee]

ALL THIS AND A TICKET TOO !!😮 TRUCKERS NEED TO READ SIGNS 😮
THANK YOU PEPE'S 😊

[williamlloyd]

I almost wrecked myself when I was a beginner driver in my car just exiting the Pasadena parkway on a 90 degree, short exit. Locked up the breaks, hit curb, stopped 8 feet or so into intersection that was thankfully empty. Just needed wheel alignment. Scary event!

[paulacothren]

11'8" is in my hometown Durham NC! I wish I had a dollar for every time I've driven Gregson Street under that bridge. We love the "Can Opener"!

[GJ_Brown]

As a professional driver-in-training we were told to study our route before starting the engine. As old as this exit 2:20 is it should be pretty clear as a not-to-do. But then many trucking companies are desperate these days to hire anybody to fill many open driving vacancies - And also given very little training. Very sad. And very dangerous!

[kelleyunofficial]

Great video. Interrupted me (fantastic) from cleaning the grout on the kitchen floor. Alex is one great ambassador for PEPE's Tow, thanks everyone for their help including the old guy (my age) that tried to help. Great job.

[slimwantedman]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[jamesfurlong]

When the Arroyo Seco freeway first opened my mom and dad decided to go for a Sunday drive on it. When he wanted to go off the roadway at the “off-ramp” he wanted, he drove up the very abrupt slope, didn’t stop at the top, and found us suddenly back on the “parkway” (as it was correctly designated at the time), and should never have been considered a freeway because it follows a meandering little creek. He used some words I didn’t recognize at the time and spent a half hour trying to get back to the street he wanted.

[jhonditch]

some interstate ramps are still like speed limit 20 mph at 22 even a auto will flip

[hard-wired-g]

This because truck drivers now are poorly trained. They get a 3 week crash course and they turn them loose. There was a way to get around that curve without getting stuck. I drove for 30 years by the way, retired 2 weeks ago.

[howardnielsen]

You are always so kind even when you know the driver screwed up That’s aways kind of you for not being judgmental

[JBLewis]

I'm always shocked when I see the truck drivers in flip flops!
Edit: Later in the video I could see that what I thought were flip flops, were, in this case, not. But the guys with the giant alternator that jumped out of its crate *were* !

[scottb]

OK so I'll learn something today! Josh, you and Alex sound exactly alike! I had a stroke a few years ago so I can't always see well. So I watch these videos and sometimes I miss a lot of things. 25 years ago I was a truck driver, so sometimes I'm quite critical of the way people today drive a big truck. That said, I love the videos of the large recoveries. And I love pepes for the great job that you do, and the things that I've learned from watching your videos. I've also found a new love of wanting to learn how to fly a drone. But that's a story for another time anyway I hope that I have not insulted anyone there. Cause you guys really do a fantastic job.

[OldGlaseye-gfsi]

One my favorite channels..You and Alex are so genuine!! Josh, congratulations...and now, every time you hear a siren, you will think of your kid...