A Day in the Life of a Truck Driver and His Wife | Trucking in Texas

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December, 2023

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🚚If you are interested in driving for Crete Carrier, please call Recruiting at 1-800-998-2221. If you decide it's a good fit for you, please use 'Kevin Sloan' and ‘SLOKEV’ (our referral code). It's a great way to support our channel! Thank you! 🙏 Please let us know in the comments if you used it so we can thank you! ☕You can buy us a coffee or liver dinner with www.buymeacoffee.com/thejoyoftr8 👉You can support the channel with the Super Thanks Button below the video. 👉If you are looking for products we use and recommend you can check the links in the description. 💞Thanks for watching!! We are happy to have you along with us, discovering the Roads of America and learning about trucking!!🚚🚚🚚

[@garybollrud8968]

I worked for Shaffer until May of 2023 when my spouse started having health issues. I had to come off the road for her, ( she rode with me about 75 per cent of the time)... Diagnosed last fall with uterine cancer, and she is now in chemo treatments until May. I hope to come back to Shaffer (Deland) after that, but in the meantime, I get out on the road virtually through your channel. All the ups and downs out there, the twists and turns that pop up daily...I relate to them all. Stay safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh Gary…I’m so sorry to hear that! You had told us you had to come off the road for a bit due to her health, but didn’t know more details. I send some extra special prayer for her healing and full recovery! May the chemo treatments be easy to tolerate and bring her back to full health. We are glad you are able to be home with her to lend your full support. We happily have you ride with us in the meantime!!! The reefers will wait. Sending you good energy and big hugs!!!

[@cooldaddy232]

Godd

[@garybollrud8968]

@@TheJoyofTrucking thanks guys. Roll on.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@garybollrud8968 🤗🤗🤗❤️

[@glennfoster8707]

❤greatest channel ever....Kevin n Tonya nobody comes close them on you tube❤they r greatest on here.... Tonya is great wife,,,supportive .. n never dull moment. She always does excellent..,job explains everything going on just like you r there with them or in wonderful story line.. n Kevin is one of the most professional 👏 👌 🙌 ✨️ ❤drivers... on big road 🇺🇸... he's million times better n respectful.. then most out here.. I been driving long time... seen alot.. but in short time Kevin been on road.. he's definitely... hands down 💯 more better n professional then most been out here long time❤ keep doing what u do kevin.. wonderful job n same u Tonya ❤u2 r always enjoyable. N blessing watch.. good clean. N exciting channel.. be safe both.may God bless u2 always.. your number 1 viewer. .Glenn Foster ❤

[@midwestdrones4228]

The Jalapeno Margaritas are fantastic.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍🎉

[@thedale2112]

Wull, of COURSE, I would snap up a t-shirt! And, "I have a dream!" I hope that someday all DCs would not be judged by its size but by its ability to communicate! As always, travel safely ❤

[@artvidales7155]

Majority of the time P&G is always like that u should never break the seal u should always check the bol to verify if the seal matches the bol if not it’s always the guard shack to do so always due to the fact a lot of truck drivers have been fd up with shippers that they would steel merchandise from them and that’s how they would know if u have broken the seal u would have to dock that trailer to the dock again for them to verify the load count again

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@glennfoster8707]

Hope u2 r doing well ❤hello Kevin and Tonya be safe always ❤️ all videos.... your number 1 viewer ❤

[@groupdeleted3079]

I would buy a joy of trucking shirt 👍🏻

[@StevenBeondy]

I’m a big fan of your videos Kevin and Tanya I love the content. I would have loved having my wife as my companion but she had a career. It would have been fun. Looking forward to seeing new videos. Take care and stay safe and healthy out there.😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

❤️❤️👍😃

[@ryanhutchinson9657]

The joy of trucking I really enjoy watching your trucking videos on your KZbin channel

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🤗

[@ryanhutchinson9657]

@@TheJoyofTruckingyou're welcome

[@ryanhutchinson9657]

How do you guys feel to otr trucking

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@ryanhutchinson9657 We like the challenge and variety OTR provided.

[@ryanhutchinson9657]

@@TheJoyofTrucking that is great that you both like challenge and variety otr provided

[@user-if8nz2yo5n]

Beautiful sunset!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🎉

[@billpeters1436]

Hi Kevin and Tanya. I just finished my 2nd day of orientation at Crete in Wilmer TX and live in the north Dallas area. You guys are one of the biggest reasons I joined Crete and love the company so far. Your videos are so informative and entertaining. Never get tired of watching. You guys are the coolest trucking couple and hope I get to meet y'all on the road at some point. Take care, be safe, and pleasant journeys. My name is Bill. Have a great one! 😊🚛👍🏻

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hi Bill! Welcome to Crete! We are happy that our videos have been helpful to you!!! And we’re glad you are enjoying orientation and your start with Crete! We hope you have a long and wonderful career here! Be sure to reach out to us if you have any questions we can help with! Be sure to introduce yourself if you see us somewhere! As a matter of fact, Kevin might be swinging through Wilmer tomorrow (or heading straight through to Houston) depending on traffic and weather. If you haven’t done so yet, please remember to use our code, SLOKEV. We’d be very grateful!!! Who were you driving for before now? Are you going OTR or Regional?

[@billpeters1436]

I will definitely give them your driver code tomorrow. I was driving for Averitt express out of Cookeville TN for 8 years regional truckload but wasn't getting any freight and sitting for days. I am going to be driving in the mid-south 6 regional account out of Wilmer. Thank you for replying and for the welcome! 😊👍🏻

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@billpeters1436 Yes…of course…welcome! And thank you so much for using our code! 🙏🙏🙏 Sorry to hear you were sitting so much! That shouldn’t happen here. At Crete a lot depends on your dispatch team. Be sure to be proactive, communicate, do your trip planning and offer better solutions if a preplan they give you doesn’t use your hours wisely. It seems that the dispatcher sometimes prefers to give you the closest load rather than looking at the time you might have to wait. Just communicate. Sometimes they can find you a better load or move an appointment. It’s not about just being a ‘yes’ man. It’s about being productive. For you and the company! Hope that little insight helps you. 😃🤗🤩

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey Bill!! Are you still at the terminal? Kevin is at the Wilmer terminal tonight! He won’t be leaving until noon on Thursday. He could meet you at the picnic table near office entrance if you give us a time. He’d love to meet you!

[@nancywebb4389]

Beautiful sunset

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@kerryseabrook2438]

Morning guys looks like a beautiful day there.

[@jamesleyrer3349]

always look forward to your videos, keep them up!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!!!

[@kerryseabrook2438]

this is so cool riding along

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

I see trains

[@jfoley1968jf]

Beautiful sunset, thanks for the ride along

[@stevennovakovich2525]

I lived in Grapevine, TX for 15 years. It's very near Lewisville. Those highways look very familiar. Looks like you went through Irving, TX as I see the MacArthur Blvd exit sign.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍👋👋👋

[@fattpatt44]

Love the video I hope all is ok it seemed a little quiet. Looking forward to the next video.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You are very perceptive! Lol! I (Tanja) wasn’t feeling so well…but all is good. No worries. 🤗😃

[@fattpatt44]

Feel better@@TheJoyofTrucking

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@fattpatt44 Thank you!

[@tannerdog27]

I noticed that you have a CB Radio antenna on your tractor. Do you have it on all the time, or just for specific uses? Love your channel !!!

[@albertdaugherty6303]

Thank you for sharing your experiences!!! Where do you find your music!!! It blends so well with where you are traveling to!!!

[@geraldjones8032]

Enjoyed the video. Have a great day and be safe.😊😊😊😊😊

[@timmcdermottgetgf2250]

Hi Kevin and Tanja

[@fit4life315]

Bring on the merch!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😃😃😃

[@Ivc406]

Hi enjoy channel always interesting and informative yes I would be interested in merch. if I lived in States as shipping to Scotland would be too expensive but hope you can get it up and running regards and best wishes from Scotland 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🚛🚛

[@patsyjackson9328]

I been watching the truck videos since you started and will be coming through odessa,tx where I live,it is on the edge of the desert country with pumpjacks,oil rigs and van horn is not great place for fuel,food or parking. Be careful there.

[@jerrygibbs747]

Did I see you yesterday (3/19) on West bound I-10 between Tucson and Phoenix?

[@KickininMyRv90]

Your Vlogs are interesting. As far as Merch is concerned great idea. But unfortunately for me though out of the question as I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and the price point to my door is very expensive. Sorry for that one. Hats would be my choice though, to help you. Maybe a shirt with Kevin by his beloved T680 and you on the other side and Joy of Trucking.

[@metalalex08]

What's the best way to reach you guys to talk about coming over to crete besides here in the comment section?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hi there! If you like, you can email us at [e-mail].

[@DarrylWMurphy]

That would be 1,060 mi

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😆😃

[@vfxfan]

Was that the Pilot by the Werner terminal?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Sorry. I don’t recall. Does it look like it?

[@vfxfan]

@TheJoyofTrucking I'm trying to remember what other Pilots in the Dallas area have a Wendy's.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@vfxfan 🤔🤔🤔

[@jesusresto11]

APL Logistics and Kelloggs are the same building

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😃

[@tcash2402]

Yes merch😊 you gotta keep reminding subscribers to check if they are still subscribed... KZbin unsubscribes all the time...not just your channel but everyone's....some type of stupid algorithm???? Even though I try to watch,like & resubscribe ALL your videos??

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Wow! How strange! I have not heard of this…🤔Glad you resubscribe. Thank you!

[@paulwilliamson7575]

I have been watching your videos since Werner days. I am retired in Kentucky. Keep up the good work 😊

[@islandnightowl]

Just an observation on my part, but I subscribed to ride along with you two on your trips, enjoy your banter etc, not to be blasted by noise pollution! Sorry, just my observation!😢

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We appreciate that you subscribed to the channel and that you enjoy our banter! I’m assuming you mean the music as ‘noise pollution’? Sorry you didn’t enjoy that. Sometimes I mix it up with music. Depends on the footage and the particular banter/noise/silence/ copyrighted music we might be playing/radio show/etc. Hope you will still hang with us anyway! 🤗

[@christisweeney9630]

I will buy a t shirt!!!!!!

[@Wish1771]

Do you two like texas

[@Mrs.Champ1]

Do call like KW or Cascadia better?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We are KW fans, though both have advantages and disadvantages.

[@johnlambert7053]

Where are you this week

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We are heading to MATS. 😃

[@tjtj1692]

Can you suggest a good Truck Gps?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We love our Garmins. Check out links in description.

[@tjtj1692]

@@TheJoyofTruckingby any chance was you in N.C. Tuesday?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@tjtj1692 Nope…Kevin was in Nebraska.

[@justhavfun1]

Who pays the toll on the tollway’s

[@rickyhawkins7407]

Company does. Even if you don’t have a company toll pass and pay in cash. They will reimburse you. You add it to your load sheet when you submit it for pay.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

See Ricky’s comment. Exactly as he says. Thanks Ricky!

[@michaelwallace7192]

Kevin. Another person I follow has 439,000 on his truck he drives for creet but he dose reefer. When should he be expecting a new ride

[@ICEMAN-se3gb]

I drive for Shaffer which is the reefer side of Crete. I got 401k on mine and I was told at around 480k expect a new truck.

[@Cptstokes]

Merc? no

[@richardeckert6130]

🎉❤👍send me a shirt😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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