Ep 7. You Can't Argue with Gravity
- October 20, 2015
- 45 min
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9.0 (10)
In the Highway Thru Hell season 4 episode 7 titled "You Can't Argue with Gravity," viewers will follow the Jamie Davis Motor Truck team as they face one of their most challenging recovery operations yet. The episode starts with a call from a truck driver who finds himself stuck on the side of a mountain road. The driver is carrying a load of lumber that has shifted, causing his truck to tip over and roll towards the edge of a steep cliff.
Jamie Davis and his team of heavy recovery operators, including Adam, Ken, and Kevin, are immediately dispatched to the scene. As they drive towards the location, they face treacherous road conditions, including a narrow, winding mountain road that is covered in ice and snow. Upon arrival, the team realizes that the situation is worse than they had initially thought.
The truck has rolled onto its side and is now hanging precariously over the edge of the cliff. With each passing moment, the truck is inching closer to the edge, and the team knows that they have to act fast to prevent a catastrophic accident. The team's first priority is to stabilize the truck and ensure that it does not tip over the edge of the cliff.
To do this, the team starts by securing the truck's load of lumber. They use chains and straps to tie down the load and prevent it from shifting any further. Once the load is secured, they move on to stabilize the truck itself. They use a winch and several cables to anchor the truck to the mountainside, ensuring that it cannot move any further.
With the truck stabilized, the team can now focus on recovering it from its precarious position. They survey the terrain and plan their recovery strategy. They determine that the best approach is to use a combination of winches, cables, and pulleys to slowly pull the truck back onto its wheels.
The recovery operation is long and arduous, with the team having to constantly adapt their strategy to the ever-changing conditions on the mountain. They face numerous setbacks and challenges, including the weight of the truck, the unpredictability of the terrain, and the harsh weather conditions. But through it all, the team perseveres, using their expertise and experience to get the job done.
As the episode draws to a close, the viewer watches as the team finally manages to pull the truck back onto its wheels and restore it to its rightful position. The driver is grateful to be alive, and the team knows that they have once again succeeded in their mission to keep the roads safe. In the end, the viewer is left with a sense of admiration for the Jamie Davis Motor Truck team and the difficult and dangerous work that they do every day.