ok, I have a minor rant and let me say I don't mean to offend anyone. as implied by my user name I drive a tow truck; a local agency (I'm not really narrowing it down because we tow for about 5 different ones) called for a two car accident and requested a flatbed and a wrecker.
now for the rant: if you won't try to be a tow truck driver I won't try and be a cop, deal? ". I assume they called for the flatbed because of a sorta smashed AWD car in the median. sorry 1: I really don't want want to take a 15,000lb flatbed into a median and get stuck. 2: its much quicker to get in and out with just a wrecker and dollies.
now I fully realize (and appreciate) that the officers mean well BUT 98% of recoveries can be handled with just a wrecker. but short of a car that has no wheels left or is destroyed beyond recognition, a wrecker can do just fine. don't get me wrong, a flatbed is a great thing to have and it certainly has its place but please let the wrecker operator get there and determine if its needed. and IF it is, believe me I/they will have one coming to the scene asap.
thanks all, stay safe
now for the rant: if you won't try to be a tow truck driver I won't try and be a cop, deal? ". I assume they called for the flatbed because of a sorta smashed AWD car in the median. sorry 1: I really don't want want to take a 15,000lb flatbed into a median and get stuck. 2: its much quicker to get in and out with just a wrecker and dollies.
now I fully realize (and appreciate) that the officers mean well BUT 98% of recoveries can be handled with just a wrecker. but short of a car that has no wheels left or is destroyed beyond recognition, a wrecker can do just fine. don't get me wrong, a flatbed is a great thing to have and it certainly has its place but please let the wrecker operator get there and determine if its needed. and IF it is, believe me I/they will have one coming to the scene asap.
thanks all, stay safe
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