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dperone

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  1. We were called by the NJSP to respond to a single vehicle crash, and they advised us the pick up was "partially" in a river. Upon arrival I found a newer model GMC that had left the road way and landed in a small river. I'm guessing by partially in the river, they were referring to the fact the roof was above water because the whole truck was in the water, approximately 60 feet from the road. I couldn't get a straight shot to it without some off roading myself, but it was the easiest choice. I got as straight as I could and ran a doubled line as it was stuck in park and the cab was full of water. I had to switch my anchor between my truck and a few nearby trees to get the truck to steer around a few stumps before it came to the road. Once at the road we put it on a bed and moved on to the next one. With over two and a half inches of rain in the span of a few hours we had plenty of running to do.
  2. My two cents, if you're just starting out go steel core non super swagged wire rope. It's a little harder to work with but the most forgiving as you learn your way around. Also, check the ratings tag on the truck and the winch, it'll tell you what the winch is rated to hold. On a bed I wouldn't go more than 75' as the longer the spool the harder it is to keep straight on the drum.
  3. I love it! My only critique would be the stock image of the antique tow truck on your towing tab, but the rest is amazing.
  4. This area for some reason see a lot of full sends into the woods, and it can be over 30 miles from our shop. If we have a wrecker available we usually just send it with the bed at the initial dispatch because of the extended time it would take to get it out there after the fact.
  5. We were called the other morning for an overturned vehicle off the roadway. Upon arrival, we found a newer model Cadillac Escalade that had struck a pole and overturned in the woods. I'm not quite sure how the driver managed to squeeze the vehicle into the spot it was in, but we had no room to upright it where it was due to trees on either side being too close. We elected to slide it into the road on its side, then perform the upright. Once we had the room we put it in it's wheels where it was loaded on a bed and we were on our way.
  6. That truck has pulled more weight than a lot of heavies out there and she's still looking good
  7. We don't use them, but if you do PD towing read the contracts and municipal codes. We have 2 different departments that specifically state we must answer 24/7 and forbid answering services.
  8. Anymore the only thing I trust is my own gut feeling. I don't know why people feel the need to lie, it's like they don't think we're going to charge the hell out of them when we find out the truth.
  9. Having to rely on bungee straps is a little hinky. Straps don't last 6 months around us before they dry rot and break apart. A holder that didn't need a cheap rubber strap to hold it in place would be better in the environments we deal with, imo
  10. Damn, I was looking forward to seeing it in person.
  11. Someone not well versed in traffic management, TIM foundations, the MUTCD, any form of common sense, and no clue about criminal and civil liabilities...
  12. We'll be there, most likely just for the day Saturday. The new schedule is not my favorite, I wish they'd keep Sunday.
  13. They must have been skinny to fit 3 on that little seat...
  14. Job well done sir. Try uploading the video to YouTube, you can make it so people can only find it with the link if you wanted. Then share the link in the post.
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