drove a tow truck for awhile and got hit by a drunk on I 70 and everyone was there for me tow truck drivers are some of the bravest people you will ever meet i did not know him but i knew many ppl that did i only wish i couldve been a friend . Peace and ill see you up there in heaven some day. R.I.P
Grandpa died on the side of the road doing this, now my dad does it. I might end up doing it. I suggest for any tow operater that dies on the job, to be put on the wall of the fallen in tennesee.
my husband drives a tow truck....and i worry more about him on the side of the road because of all the dumb people who have NO respect for people on the shoulder.... I didn't worry about him as much when he was fighting the war in Iraq for a year when he was active duty. PEOPLE - MOVE OVER FOR ANYONE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!!!!
Really not well of the case. The real thing is that those that we worked in that environment we run a risk greater than any other operaror of vehicles or trucks.
I have known, I have inclusively been we have involved also in similar acontesimientos that have luckyly not finished in trajedias, only in serious injuries but our office is this and in spite of everything we must continue.
Thats why they say were a rare breed, just because this career is not for the faint of heart. its a lifestyle not just a paycheck. R.I.P fallen brother.
It's respect!! all my prayers to the family and all my prayers to every tower out there, stay safe and keep your heads up!! PHILLY had to go through the same thing a couple of months ago, we lost a great owner/tower. He was one of the best around here so all my RESPECT TO ALL DRIVERS AND FAMILIES!! I LOVE MY PARTNERS LIKE MY OWN FAMILY SO I ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT THEM. I SEND MY BEST TO THE FAMILY! LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately, very few people respect our line of work. I blame hollywoods influance as well as all the rougue tow truck driver wannabes out there who make us look worse than hollywood.
actually it makes sense, Tow truck drivers put their lives at risk, being around vehicls that could move without warning, fall off the truck, or even get killed by a passing motorist, while hooking up a stranded vehicle. Tow truck drivers are the ones in the front line, for lack of a better term, Police are focusing on traffic, while the tow truck driver is focusing on hooking up the vehicle(s).
first of all police, fire, and ems are on the front lines at an accident no i am not trying to diminish the job of a tow truck driver. I have worked with them several times after a accident and 99% percent of the time the are very smart and helpfull. I just dont believe that they are at more of a risk than fire ems or PD since the calls that i have been to the recovery vehicle is not brought on the scene until it is secured
I have worked Fire, EMS, and as a tow truck driver and in my experience the tow truck driver is much more at risk than the others. Tow drivers are often on highways and incident scenes without the protection of police, they don't usually have the same quality protective equipment. Their industry is less regulated and the drivers usually work alone, as opposed to teams or multiple units.
Ask Yourself This Question When You See Red And Blue Lights On Side Of The Road How Often Do You Change Lanes To Give Them Room Probably Every Time Now Ask Yourself The Same Question But With Yellow Lights Instead Of Red And Blue Now Does It Make Sense I'm Only 25 Years Old And I've Had To Jump On My Truck 3 Times To Avoid Getting Hit By Passing Cars
tow truck operators die more often after responding to accidents scenes that police, paramedics or firefighters. they are never respected by the public they serve. How many vehicle recoverys and general debrie removal do you think were done at 9-11. Did anyone mention them. God Bless you my brother
R.I.P. Brother driver as I am a 18 wheeler driver.
JerkMeHitch 4 months ago
My dad does this for a living and ill never understand why ppl can't slow down when they see them
kingb1808 4 months ago
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cjaccardi 5 months ago
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i remember hearing about this
beasst94 1 year ago
drove a tow truck for awhile and got hit by a drunk on I 70 and everyone was there for me tow truck drivers are some of the bravest people you will ever meet i did not know him but i knew many ppl that did i only wish i couldve been a friend . Peace and ill see you up there in heaven some day. R.I.P
Trailerrigger 1 year ago
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R.I.P BROTHER
Lloydf1504x4 1 year ago
Rest in Peace Brother.
Rick.....A Chicago Towman.
ricknbonnie1 1 year ago
you're right, tow operators are a family.
towing is one of the most dangerous professions out there.
RIP my brother in towing
jenova13 1 year ago
R.I.P BROTHER
beenrocked 2 years ago
Grandpa died on the side of the road doing this, now my dad does it. I might end up doing it. I suggest for any tow operater that dies on the job, to be put on the wall of the fallen in tennesee.
JDpaintballer65 2 years ago
my husband drives a tow truck....and i worry more about him on the side of the road because of all the dumb people who have NO respect for people on the shoulder.... I didn't worry about him as much when he was fighting the war in Iraq for a year when he was active duty. PEOPLE - MOVE OVER FOR ANYONE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD!!!!!!
naynaysmom 2 years ago
wow very moving to see a lot of tow brethren get together for a fallen one.
and I agree we ARE A RARE BREED
mkymonkey 2 years ago
Really not well of the case. The real thing is that those that we worked in that environment we run a risk greater than any other operaror of vehicles or trucks.
I have known, I have inclusively been we have involved also in similar acontesimientos that have luckyly not finished in trajedias, only in serious injuries but our office is this and in spite of everything we must continue.
my condolence for the relatives of the operator
AlbertoRuby 2 years ago
Thats why they say were a rare breed, just because this career is not for the faint of heart. its a lifestyle not just a paycheck. R.I.P fallen brother.
terrywoodley 2 years ago
R.I.P. brother
Another Transportation Driver down.
ClassATransportation 2 years ago
It's respect!! all my prayers to the family and all my prayers to every tower out there, stay safe and keep your heads up!! PHILLY had to go through the same thing a couple of months ago, we lost a great owner/tower. He was one of the best around here so all my RESPECT TO ALL DRIVERS AND FAMILIES!! I LOVE MY PARTNERS LIKE MY OWN FAMILY SO I ALWAYS WORRY ABOUT THEM. I SEND MY BEST TO THE FAMILY! LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!
kimbajda2905 3 years ago
Thanks for the kind words. Unfortunately, very few people respect our line of work. I blame hollywoods influance as well as all the rougue tow truck driver wannabes out there who make us look worse than hollywood.
kinenai 3 years ago
"tow truck operators die more often after responding to accidents scenes that police, paramedics or firefighters"
ARE YOU KIDDING ME
gfpd2722 3 years ago
actually it makes sense, Tow truck drivers put their lives at risk, being around vehicls that could move without warning, fall off the truck, or even get killed by a passing motorist, while hooking up a stranded vehicle. Tow truck drivers are the ones in the front line, for lack of a better term, Police are focusing on traffic, while the tow truck driver is focusing on hooking up the vehicle(s).
hummersmstr 3 years ago
first of all police, fire, and ems are on the front lines at an accident no i am not trying to diminish the job of a tow truck driver. I have worked with them several times after a accident and 99% percent of the time the are very smart and helpfull. I just dont believe that they are at more of a risk than fire ems or PD since the calls that i have been to the recovery vehicle is not brought on the scene until it is secured
gfpd2722 3 years ago
I have worked Fire, EMS, and as a tow truck driver and in my experience the tow truck driver is much more at risk than the others. Tow drivers are often on highways and incident scenes without the protection of police, they don't usually have the same quality protective equipment. Their industry is less regulated and the drivers usually work alone, as opposed to teams or multiple units.
AirportTowing 2 years ago
Ask Yourself This Question When You See Red And Blue Lights On Side Of The Road How Often Do You Change Lanes To Give Them Room Probably Every Time Now Ask Yourself The Same Question But With Yellow Lights Instead Of Red And Blue Now Does It Make Sense I'm Only 25 Years Old And I've Had To Jump On My Truck 3 Times To Avoid Getting Hit By Passing Cars
kamakazesrt4 2 years ago
tow truck operators die more often after responding to accidents scenes that police, paramedics or firefighters. they are never respected by the public they serve. How many vehicle recoverys and general debrie removal do you think were done at 9-11. Did anyone mention them. God Bless you my brother
zipper1503 4 years ago 3
rest easy brother
GordyMari 4 years ago
My prayers go out to the family. Keep safe out there.
LisaLopina 4 years ago
we had a similar funeral here in waterbury ct. about 4 months ago
carlitos3146 4 years ago