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Off-Loading a Car with Skates | Smith's Towing
In this lesson we review how to tow a vehicle using "skates." (Part 2 of 2)
Skates are a set of tools that are used for a scenario when the vehicle will not roll. (Key are lost, car stuck in gear) Follow along and master your skating technique.
This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021.
I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of the trade and what equipment you'll be using day to day.
I also walk you through specific circumstances from start to finish, so that you can practice over-the-shoulder of a PRO.
Lastly, I walk you through my customer service process and share a few tips from my 30+ years in the towing industry.
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On-Loading a Car with Skates | Smith's Towing
Переглядів 22 тис.3 роки тому
In this lesson we review how to tow a vehicle using "skates." Skates are a set of tools that are used for a scenario when the vehicle will not roll. (Key are lost, car stuck in gear) Follow along and master your skating technique. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tri...
Off-Loading with Broken Ball Joint or Missing Wheel | Smith's Towing
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In this part 2 lecture, we’ll be demonstrating how to off-load a vehicle with a broken ball joint, or a missing wheel. We’ll be using a ball-joint block, jack, 4-way and a skate, all featured in our part one equipment video. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of...
On-Loading with Broken Ball Joint or Missing Wheel | Smith's Towing
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In this part 1 of 2 lecture, we’ll be demonstrating how to on-load a vehicle with a broken ball joint, or a missing wheel. We’ll be using a ball-joint block, jack, 4-way and a skate, all featured in our part one equipment video. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, trick...
Off-Loading a Low Car | Smith's Towing
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Part 2 of 2, walking you through the off-loading of a low/lowered vehicle. This could be due to a flat tire, or the style of the car that requires you to perform extra, cautionary steps for a safe and damage-free tow. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of the tr...
On-Loading a Low Car | Smith's Towing
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Back again with another training video for our newcomers to towing and recovery. This is part 1 of 2, walking you through the on-loading of a low/lowered vehicle. This could be due to a flat tire, or the style of the car that requires you to perform extra, cautionary steps for a safe and damage-free tow. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operat...
Jump Start | Smith's Towing
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It's Wayne here, back again with another video for beginner tow truck drivers. Today we'll be covering how to jump start a vehicle, along with a few different obstacles you may face when performing one. Thank you as always for your support, I can't tell you how cool it is to see us operators come together around something we love. Sharing it will always be something I enjoy, many more videos on...
PTO & Bed Controls | Smith's Towing
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I received a comment on one of my recent videos asking about PTO (Power Take-Off) and bed controls, I hope this helps! More videos are on the way, thank you for all of your support. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of the trade and what equipment you'll be usi...
Distance Training | Smith's Towing
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It's Wayne again, back again with a training video for beginner tow truck drivers. In this lecture, we'll be reviewing a little trick that I learned over the years, along with some tips on staging your truck. Thank you for all of the support, more videos are on the way. Don't forget to subscribe, it means the world and helps out our channel a lot. This free course covers everything you need to ...
Daily Inspection | Lights (Smith's Towing)
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Every light needs to working on your truck at all times. The only way to know this is if you're inspecting your asset daily. If not, your just putting yourself and your company at risk... Take the time to perform your inspections. They may seem redundant, but they're what separates a good driver from a great one. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow tru...
Daily Inspection | Fluids (Smith's Towing)
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Your truck is one of your biggest assets. Ensuring it's longevity will only help you down the line. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of the trade and what equipment you'll be using day to day. I also walk you through specific circumstances from start to finish...
Basic Tow | Off-Loading (Smith's Towing)
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Hello, it's Wayne again with a training video for beginner tow truck drivers. In this lecture, we will be reviewing how to off-load the vehicle in which you on-loaded in our last video. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of the trade and what equipment you'll be...
Basic Tow | On-Loading (Smith's Towing)
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Back again with a new training video for beginner tow truck drivers. In this lecture, we will be reviewing how to on-load a vehicle using a 4-point tie down system. This is a basic tow that'll be executed on someones first couple of days with us. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily ...
Off-Loading a Truck | Smith's Towing
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A part 2 training video for beginner towing & recovery operators. We will be reviewing how to safely off-load the truck/larger vehicle utilizing the tie down methods shown in part 1 of this video. This free course covers everything you need to know to become a successful tow truck operator in 2020 - 2021. I explain how the truck operates, daily inspections, tricks of the trade and what equipmen...
On-Loading a Truck | Smith's Towing
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On-Loading a Truck | Smith's Towing
Equipment Training Part 1 (Revised)
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Equipment Training Part 1 (Revised)
Training Video Part 1
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Training Video Part 1

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @CurtisAdams-cs2pr
    @CurtisAdams-cs2pr 2 дні тому

    Thank you for your knowledge. I appreciate it.

  • @CurtisAdams-cs2pr
    @CurtisAdams-cs2pr 2 дні тому

    Good work thank you for your knowledge. Mint

  • @dman357
    @dman357 3 дні тому

    23 and a half hour towing. You gonna take your half hour lunch break😂😂

  • @alexchavez2527
    @alexchavez2527 3 дні тому

    (Not fan of the T hook button)👍

  • @rambobroughton7456
    @rambobroughton7456 4 дні тому

    What’s the size of your ramps, length 🧐🤔

  • @user-vy4fg2zc5g
    @user-vy4fg2zc5g 14 днів тому

    😎👍

  • @easternfrontnh
    @easternfrontnh 23 дні тому

    Awesome ..

  • @alexsanchez7167
    @alexsanchez7167 Місяць тому

    Thank you for all the time you shared 💪

  • @schulze420
    @schulze420 2 місяці тому

    Are you still in the business?

  • @schulze420
    @schulze420 2 місяці тому

    Should have used a wheellift.

  • @guaposahn
    @guaposahn 2 місяці тому

    Mr Smith thank you

  • @alandjennaranza7527
    @alandjennaranza7527 2 місяці тому

    Great video Thank you!!

  • @cromagnon9310
    @cromagnon9310 2 місяці тому

    I made 667

  • @NaghamHamieh-yn8bj
    @NaghamHamieh-yn8bj 2 місяці тому

    Sxxddddfcccdd

  • @roberthammond9596
    @roberthammond9596 3 місяці тому

    Put a little dawn dish soap on bed it will slide off

  • @user-ux8vm1ow1m
    @user-ux8vm1ow1m 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for showing me this!

  • @lizethsiegel3940
    @lizethsiegel3940 3 місяці тому

    What do you do when an AWD SUV does not have enough height clearance to be towed? The apartment complex has very low clearance and 3 tow companies have told me to use rollers to push it to the street. Brand new 2023 Mazda, Vehicle does not turn on and also gears are stuck.

  • @MarvelHaitian
    @MarvelHaitian 3 місяці тому

    I see you have an aluminum bed.What’s the difference between aluminum and a steel bed,and what’s the pros and cons between them?

  • @noydb-1
    @noydb-1 3 місяці тому

    Just went through this 3 days ago, when my 01 mustang broke a ball joint and had to have it towed home. The tow guy used the "skate" as the video called it to get the front on the bed. Put a piece of 4x4 under the control arm when we unloaded. Prevented additional damage, and I was able to replace the ball joint and have the car rolling the next day.

  • @nestorvargas9430
    @nestorvargas9430 4 місяці тому

    How far has too be the mark in the bed for the controls to start till down some bed don’t have these marks

  • @randymainer1487
    @randymainer1487 4 місяці тому

    Any suggestions for me my wenich when pulled out of gear to free spool..is hard to pull out...is there any lube points on the winch..or advice on this..

  • @randymainer1487
    @randymainer1487 4 місяці тому

    Love your videos..I used to do towing as a young man..for 15 years...I went I to carpet cleaning for 35 years now am 71 just getting back into towing your how to videos are a big help to me..

  • @ibeeShop-hv3pn
    @ibeeShop-hv3pn 4 місяці тому

    We love & appreciate Big Wayne.. he's a straight role model🙏

  • @ibeeShop-hv3pn
    @ibeeShop-hv3pn 5 місяців тому

    Wayne, you're the boss of all bosses my guy lol. Thank you for your videos🙏

  • @DTL-GilbertVillarreal
    @DTL-GilbertVillarreal 5 місяців тому

    Neutral override for me

  • @haiderk3246
    @haiderk3246 5 місяців тому

    Thanks from Dallas Texas 🤠

  • @randymainer1487
    @randymainer1487 5 місяців тому

    I appreciate your real world lessons am 71 and getting back into towing after 40 + years.... vary cool of you to do these videos..thank you

  • @deanconley5949
    @deanconley5949 5 місяців тому

    Great tip thank you

  • @randymainer1487
    @randymainer1487 5 місяців тому

    I would have loved to work with you..I like your mannerism your just a good ol boy..am 71 haven't operated a tow truck in 40 + years I like your teaching ways. Do you have a auto wheel lift training video

  • @TEAMSTERLOCAL282NYC
    @TEAMSTERLOCAL282NYC 5 місяців тому

    I have the same bed. Just bought my truck. Curious, do you junk cars? If so, how does your bed hold up?

  • @BobbyFernandez-nv9vn
    @BobbyFernandez-nv9vn 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @tonythomas542
    @tonythomas542 6 місяців тому

    I could have towed 6 cars in the time he took to unload .... Minkya

  • @williamrickords612
    @williamrickords612 6 місяців тому

    Can you tell us what the hook point app is called I can't find it... Thanks in advance!

  • @BruceLebant-jo6nh
    @BruceLebant-jo6nh 6 місяців тому

    Good video

  • @devorelawngarden
    @devorelawngarden 6 місяців тому

    “Push to operate” “pull to off” mowers 😂😂😂

  • @SLAVONGT
    @SLAVONGT 6 місяців тому

    Greetings from Russia! clearly a professional in his field! I just watched on UA-cam how tow truck operators work in Japan, of course their equipment is good, you can’t argue with that, but they walk around in helmets and work very slowly😁 Why are there no new? videos?

  • @haiderk3246
    @haiderk3246 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @haiderk3246
    @haiderk3246 6 місяців тому

    Thanks 🙏

  • @haiderk3246
    @haiderk3246 6 місяців тому

    Thanks to you both 🙏

  • @andreeafruntoae2823
    @andreeafruntoae2823 6 місяців тому

    My truck doesn't have that arrow... alignment

  • @YOUTUBEfucku
    @YOUTUBEfucku 7 місяців тому

    I just literally purchased a International D4300 with a Century bed . I’m looking forward to this new venture thank you for all of your videos.

  • @mvwhat
    @mvwhat 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for your knowledge.. about to be learning how to operate a 2016 Ford F-550 flatbed tow truck in a few weeks and considering buying it eventually

  • @ITilBiondo
    @ITilBiondo 7 місяців тому

    You guys do courses training? And where are you located?

  • @israelel2939
    @israelel2939 7 місяців тому

    I make them too I thought it was just me🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @bruceh1628
    @bruceh1628 7 місяців тому

    I keep 2 -1 gallon containers of liquid soap and water on board for skates.

  • @BayAreaWrecker
    @BayAreaWrecker 8 місяців тому

    Flatbead towing seems like a hassle and for people who cant drive a wrecker , na playing but definitely dont have to do all that extra stuff unless circumstances

  • @daranmoghadam7101
    @daranmoghadam7101 8 місяців тому

    I just got a rollback starter skid pack from Zips, Thanks for showing me how to use it. Happy Holidays my friend, this is my 4th or fifth video I have watched from you been doing it for 35 years and still learned a lot, Thanks for your knowledge...

  • @sammysneed6679
    @sammysneed6679 8 місяців тому

    Or just hook it and drag it up , worked well for me

  • @ismailcigerli3456
    @ismailcigerli3456 8 місяців тому

    Thank you very helpful

  • @ismailcigerli3456
    @ismailcigerli3456 8 місяців тому

    I do appreciate all the info thank you I’m trying to start my business in Louisville now so wish me luck and good luck to you always