BRT Inside Tour Of My Kenworth T680

[@Swarty2]

Jerry, I have been quietly watching your videos for over a year now. You have some great tips and tricks. Being a old timer like yourself I already do most of what you talk about. But with that said, I have learned a few things from your videos. I am sure that there are novice truckers out there that are learning tons of tricks. Keep up the good work Jerry. It is appreciated! Now as for your switch to lease purchase. As long as your happy that is all that matters. You have one beautiful KW there my friend! I am a owner operator out of Ontario myself. I keep my eye out for you when ever I see a Celadon truck. Maybe one day our paths will cross and I can buy you a coffee. Stay safe, Steve.

[@wincho07]

Thank you Jerry ( BRT ), for showing you very nice truck. Have a great day and drive safe.

[@MrPeanutontour]

Absolutely a fantastic interior Jerry,very happy for you! The sandy/beige colouring is as you said calming. Not so gloomy as the dark colours. Lots of storage and that swivelchair is fantasic combined with that table. The switch with the solo-tractor is your Hill-assist! So you won't roll back on a slight inclimb at a trafficlight! Because it's a auto so no clutch with a grab-point. So if it's ON, it always works when you stop and release your footbrake! All auto DAF's has it as well. Be safe buddy!

[@marcovianello8667]

Not sure if anyone has commented yet but the button that you weren't sure about is a hill start assist. It just stops you rolling backwards for a couple of seconds while you take off by applying the brake and then letting it go. Most automatics have them now days especially the euros. Useful here in New Zealand as about half our roads (if not more) are hills. I've never seen it in a KW but we have very different trucks here in New Zealand, all our 'American' trucks are made either here or Australia and the Kenworths look completely different to yours. Great videos by the way. Keep it up!

[@AndyEmory09]

The company I'm about to begin driving for offers the T-700 and the 680. I love both and thank you for posting this video.You seem so happy and content with your truck and I look forward to being as happy with mine. Thanks again for posting. oh and tell the little doggy I said hey!

[@neomuttley]

Hi BRT, Thank You for taking the time to make these vids, & for putting yourself out there. Back in the day, I used to drive OTR. Now, after seven years of college, & twenty years of working w/mostly women. I might be ready to get back in a truck :-P. I'm feeling kinda homesick for the road. Those new trucks sure seem so much nicer. I appreciate your sharing real-world info for those of us considering the work. I look forward to your future installments.

[@BillytheConquer]

I love them new t680s, I really like your setup with the rotating passenger seat & the table & tv. A new stainless steel microwave would look perfect in there too, I hope you figure out what the inverter problem is to make your life a little easier, thanks for the videos & thanks for doing your part in making civilization possible, truckers deserve the best.

[@christopherr.561]

Thank you for the video, just finished my 2 weeks of yard training with Skyline and headed out with my trainer for 4 weeks. He has a T680, so looking forward to driving it. :) First load coming up Sunday to Charlotte, NC.

[@shakes7339]

Thats nicer than most homes lol. I like that they have a control panel in back for HVAC and whatnots.

[@bigbearcawk890]

I am starting with CRST monday and I have watched almost every single video of yours! It has made it easy for me to ease into the thought of everything. I wanted a drastic change in my life so I went from being an IT Director to hopefully a truck driver lol Thank you again for your awesome video's and insight. It makes a soon to be greenie like me a little easy on the mind.

[@djdanboy1471]

i like the t680 a lot im a kenworth guy and the t680 is one of the nicest newer aero dynamic trucks out there

[@a380qm2]

I drive a T680, with an ISX15, and I love this truck, because she a beast on hills, and it's a sexy truck. We have also Peterbuilt 579s and Freightliner Cascadias, but I am glad that I drive a 680, and it is a favorite among our driver.

[@inrustwetrust5395]

Wow that interior is nicer than most premium hotel rooms! Great vid!

[@sesarman]

great man, really great setup, looks like a comfortable life, only thing missing is your own bathroom/ shower and small kitchen area, and very impressed with the ability to also have your dog as your co-pilot, didn't think truckers did that

[@rajbhangu1614]

you can get a custom made or ready made truck that has a condo sleeper. it has a fully functional bathroom, kitchen, and a lot of space. it's just super expensive and has a large wheel base

[@willingtowork]

Jerry, As other people have mentioned that button at minute 01:48 is hill assist. It works great for not rolling back when on a hill. I have it in my Volvo. I actually turn it off when I'm going underneath or away from a trailer and tug testing. I find that it's a pain in the ass sometimes when doing these things and it's easier to have complete control over the brakes. My 2 cents worth. Nice truck by the way.

[@TheWeavert92]

Brings back memories for me jerry. Ran in one of those for 15k miles with a trainer. Quarter were tight but not unbearable. Would love to run in one of these by my self since hence all the amenities that it has. I will say the stereo systems on the t680s are BAD ASS best sounding system stock in a truck I've heard I would even pick it over my cars system.

[@garyedwards6491]

The two things I got from this was the clips and the portable table. I'll be adding those to my truck asap.

[@darrenedger4552]

Nice new truck Jerry! It looks more spacious than your old truck or bigger. More updated. Stay safe in the U S

[@jg-xx8oh]

Jerry I will say you do a great service for anybody getting into trucking or is trucking well informed videos great tips etc , keep up the work also does your truck have APU?

[@onlineredneck]

Jerry, I have a t680 also and I love it. The only complaint that I have is the drivers seat wears out pretty quick. The cushion is already shot in it so you may want to keep an eye on it. The cloth on the seat is tough as nails but the cushion isn't very good, is watch it

[@jdr360jdr]

Hi Jerry, congrats on your new Lease Purchase choice. I am looking at switching from company driver to O/O. I have a few trucks in mind, but would like to know your thoughts. What are the MPG's your getting with the T680? These are what I have been thinking about: - Freightliner Cascadia Evolution w/DD15 and DT12 Automatic - Volvo VNL780 w/D16 and iShift - Kenworth T680 Advantage w/MX13 or ISX15 and 13 Speed Automatic (Needs to be automatic due to back, neck and shoulder injuries) Any of the above I would get with the following: - FULL fairings and extensions to help with MPG's. - 22.5" tires all around and NO super singles. I'm looking for the best MPG's and the lightest truck I can get. Would like to know your thoughts about these or if a viewer has one of the above trucks, that can provide more real world MPG info.

[@KeairaElisabeth]

I just got my CDL and will be driving one of these as part of the Expedited team driving program. I got my first close-up look at one today that was brand new and I love it. ^_^

[@NicksChannelHelps]

The switch that you didn't know what it does is for the clutch engagement in the transmission, it disabled the grade climber feature so the clutch engages quicker. That is how it is the Mack I drive. You may of already found out what it does by now but, that's what does. Good videos keep it up.

[@MrPenny65]

You are the man! I love your videos, please keep them coming, LG

[@1000YDSSNIPER]

great truck bro, good luck for future loads, hope its in the morning.

[@evergriven7402]

Thanks for sharing this ...What would you say is the biggest challenge as a truck driver in day to day operations ?

[@leonardburns1780]

I think you made a good choise and I wish you the best of luck on your new venture len

[@killer2600]

Very nice truck, has everything I've ever wanted in a truck but I'm surprised it doesn't have an air-release fifth wheel. I've had it on a couple of trucks and loved it. I wouldn't buy a truck without it.

[@cUnHeavenCuzMoyacca]

THAT'S a BIG 10-4 good buddy. Keep on Trucking!

[@timrrollenhagen7811]

nice video, showing inside was great, same what “jimthesnowboarder” said..some people just hate, the rest of us walk the high road..nice job buddy!

[@Y_S3XY_1]

so I am looking into trucking once I am done with the military here in the US. Whats the average take home a week for a company driver. I have also looking into this company because they have very good equipment if I decide to do the O/O like you did. If you could also tell me about the company and how it really is to work for them.

[@aaronvanwinkle6497]

Nice rig i just my C.D.L i can,t wait until i get my truck it also is a kw .thank you sir for your time in the video s be safe

[@1983dashit]

My bad jerry, I seen the pre-trip, I just wanted to know how u went about doing one. I have 7 wks left of school then I'm on the road for falcon. I'm nervous about the pre-trip though any pointers for studying the pre-trip?

[@casualtrucker]

Very nice truck! Thanks for the tour.

[@robertdrayton3541]

The one you didn’t want to read the manual for is hill descent control. Holds the service brakes for a brief time or until you hit the throttle I believe. For touchy backing, turn it off it can be a pain.

[@happypants2000]

Very nice truck Jerry! I'd like to hear the places you go in a week. just the cities or states not the customers lol

[@rajbhangu1614]

FYI the marker interrupt for KWs only work on the rear clearance lights on your trailer. usually the middle three if u have them.

[@BassheadGTP]

Nice rig! Movin up! Try not to miss me.... Jerry u r hilarious.

[@metalbeast1998]

I always thought about being a truck driver. I love driving and visiting different places around the country but it seems very lonely. My dad used to be a truck driver and he would take me with him sometimes and I could see that wasn't the most exciting thing. I guess if you like to look at corn all day its exciting.

[@KeairaElisabeth]

I love driving this truck. the sun visor is a bit useless for a shorty like me, but it is a great truck. I'm almost done with my training and I know I will miss my Kenworth. Hopefully I get a Prostar if I cant get a Kenworth of my own. I did not have a good time with the Peterbilt.

[@jdurrant421]

What the biggest flat screen tv that will fit in wall mount in these T680. Thanks. Awesome video.

[@MaxximumRage]

Do you prefer auto or manual? I just got into trucking and prefer the manual. I heard Volvo is developing a DCT Automatic which is supposed to be better altogether than you traditional Auto's.

[@manny4833]

great truck.good luck on the road.!!! thanks for the tour.

[@juscam54321]

You got a nice truck Jerry! but I want to know more specs of your truck!??! What hp/torque on your Cummins? Gear axle ratio? and your automatic transmission it is an Allison or Eaton trans? 10 speeds? Thanks and have a great day!

[@ft6755]

That freezer is tiny! Looks lovely inside though, great video mate.

[@73elperro]

Nice and informative video,thank you for taking the time to share it.

[@forteriedude2010]

very good video whats the company your work for now?

[@daniel55645]

I'm going from a Mack Pinnacle to a Kenworth T680. I'm excited to drive something different. I've never driven a kenworth.

[@nicolestephenson6592]

I have a 2017 Kenworth T680 just rolled over 170k miles and I'm having a problem getting my dash lights to come on. Never had a problem until I turned truck off to go shower then came back and turned lights on but no dash lights came on.

[@lindebr]

How are you receiving your channels for your TV? Rabbit ears? Kenworth has their own integrated GPS, did you choose to not have it in your truck?

[@Ranveer_Singh_sangha03]

Enjoy ur nice truck be safe

[@GMAN_DA_TRUCKA]

Congrats on the purchase Jerry!!! Just out of curiosity; what made you go with an Automatic??

[@natedog_05]

I was just wondering the same thing

[@mrnoah1124]

Gas mileage.

[@GMAN_DA_TRUCKA]

mrnoah1124 I drove an Automatic for about two years..I didn't really see much of a difference..And my truck now is governed 9 mph slower..

[@biggyk87]

Amazing truck. You using digital antenna for the tv?

[@Edub2108]

what year is your truck, Mines doesnt have that 12 volt wall plugs

[@frank1956]

Does the 680 have the wrap around front curtain? Looks like a nice ride.

[@burrosincola]

Wow I was watching the tour you gave on the celadon peterbillt this kentworth likes way way nice inside more room for storage and the dashboard way better looking ..u were right kentworth nicer .. features..

[@fordwindsor351]

Nice looking interior, glad you like it.

[@born2flyau]

Jerry, Love the truck, Very Impressed. Even though you are not allowed to show driving videos I would still be mounting a SAFETY camera (NOT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING) on the top of the windscreen just in case you get cut off or need proof of an incident that isn't your fault.

[@BigRigTalk]

born2flyau i have been thinking of getting a proper dash cam just for that

[@69virgin1966]

That sounds like a good idea. Another driver that does driving videos is trucking with Indiana Jack.

[@sweet68pea]

love love love your videos please keep doing them and i love mollie...

[@matthewellis200824]

Nice video and truck. Do all lease trucks come with satellite radio?

[@byron8443]

Imo kenworth makes the best trucks out there. Best of luck to u nice rig. One of these days I'll own one. ...but not an automatic lol

[@craigandrews3477]

Just curious but why not an automatic?

[@Trucker_Josh]

I want one of these :)

[@onlineredneck]

When you get your new truck this would be the truck I would buy personally. It is a GREAT truck, zero complaints except the seat. The drivers seat cushion has worn out fairly quick

[@TheWeavert92]

Dalton Payne amen to that after the first week in the 14 t680 with my trainer I bought a pillow to sit on since it had been flattened so quickly.

[@BigRigTalk]

Garrett Weaver I think your seat was defective or the company bought cheap ass seats as I have had mine 4 months and still no issues with the seat

[@TheWeavert92]

BigRigTalk good chance

[@ridingshotgun1251]

the switch you dont know what it is? the one with a truck at a slant. its the anti roll hill assist switch. when on it holds the trailer brakes for a few seconds. turning it off allows you to move without that few seconds hold. its good to have it off when backing to a dock because every time you touch the brakes it holds the tandems for a few seconds when its on

[@kamara_truckerkamara6449]

Hi Jerry, I really like your New Kenworth T680 lease to own. Do you have Double bunk beds or a single bunk bed? Next is that an 18 gear shifter?

[@bmoremetal]

Question: You have a GPS. Do you have a problem with it directing you to low bridge areas?

[@Shervideo1]

I know you don't have the truck anymore with your health jerry, but watching this video again.. i think you could probably rig up something to extend that one shelf (or foot step if you will) might hinder the closet while an extention is there but might be enough for you to atleast set your burton or Roadpro lunch box for while your cooking in the truck.

[@jmarco4331]

The interior of your KW is soo much nicer than the Pete. Looks very livable on the road. Is it considered OO spec?

[@jonathonr3381]

there is talk from kenworth in australia that they are going to be building a right hand drive version of this truck in australia sometime in the near future

[@SomaliDibJir]

Hehe I'm bottom-feeder now, but 680 is my dream. nice overview.

[@gawddangthatsmoist2251]

Oh Myyy

[@laker207]

You drive for celadon. That's cool because that might be one of the trucks that I delivered to them to Kitchener for Kenworth

[@BigRigTalk]

cool

[@GTAndersonCaribe]

great video! Do you happen to know where the Deutsch 9-pin J1939 connector is on this rig? That way you can tap into the Controller Area Network (CAN) which gives a lot more info than OBD. There's software for laptops that can read the codes and graph them, log them etc.

[@spermdizzle]

Did you ever find out where this was?

[@colincraig7644]

Good luck in your new venture good 1st wlk hope it continues .........Take Care

[@1983dashit]

Hey jerry, nice cab! How about an outside tour/pre-trip for me.

[@esrace]

the truck looks great jerry

[@danielkennedy1524]

Nice, ! like that lease purchase! seems like a great machine

[@truckingswe]

that switch whit the brake symbol that you didn't now what it was is a hill hold button if the symbol is the same as Scania... so you can take the foot off the brake and its hold the truck for some seconds so you can hit the gaspedal

[@MrLNielsen]

Very nice Rig!!!

[@Allysondaddy]

Very nice truck. How about an outside tour for Sat.

[@elciosantos4181]

Nice truck man ! Thanks for sharing ! best regards!

[@ROBCARMOL]

Hey what up Driver, I hope you are doing good out there... Let me ask you about this beauty, what is the most relevant issues on it, someone told me that the hardness is the big one on 680s, thanks for the respond.

[@MrBdjoker2000]

nice truck, did it come with the tv and mount or did you add those,i like the swivel on the mount.

[@BigRigTalk]

came with mount but not TV I added that

[@dbz0412]

how much man, how much??😲

[@601themississippigulfcoast7]

Thanks for the tour very enjoyable drive safe.

[@markanthonyfernandez3562]

now I'm trying my best to have a job in America. because now i currently working in KSA. i hope 2 years is pretty good enough den i will apply for it.

[@t7chcycctccx]

you should do I walkthrough of your elogs I would love to see how they work and what you think about them

[@maidenrulz73]

Wow...beautiful truck!

[@geoffreygluckgunslingersgu916]

That is a really nice truck. With all of the new automatics out there I might even be able to go back on the road if I can find a company that will hire a handicapped person in a wheelchair lol. I would have to have one of the air unhookers in mine though. I would really have to have a second person to at least run in to shippers and receivers with the paperwork and to see to the loading etc and in alot of places to fuel because most are not wheelchair able. But I can dream lol. G.

[@rajbhangu1614]

I actually saw a handicapped gentleman in a cascadia that had a lift if I remember coteectly it was on the driver side where the bed sits

[@geoffreygluckgunslingersgu916]

+Jose E. Monteiro I thought about that and I think it would work. Since I wrote the post I have been working on getting new legs and I should get them by Christmas and then I would be better able to get in the truck and with some kind of hand control I could drive it again.

[@rajbhangu1614]

I hope you do. I couldn't imagine notnot being on the road

[@joliveira6661]

THIS IS YOUR THANKS LIGHT.

[@burlcarey]

Hey is the window on the 680 bigger to accomendate tall drivers to where the T2000,T600,&the 660 do not. Those on the 660 & prior are set low and narrow for drivers 6'4"or shorter...Being a 6'10" tall frame body I have is very few tractors have driver room to operate it as comfort needed in what one needs having for time spent behind the wheel driving. Freightliner,WesternStar,& the Volvo's have the best of room in the drivers seat but anything beyond the sleeper of a roomy in length of a Freightliner are pretty much non exsistant. & to bad Celadon gave up here in the U.S. the best way of lease purchase as the one your on. We gave it up to the Canadians. And that particular lease purchase option is not available anymore here in the U.S. :( Good luck on your do able purchase owning it Jerry...just wished they had not changed it here like skam in how to make dummies out of the ones getting suckered in on the U.S. side. Canada's new lease is the American old lease and it was the better purchaseing one out there ...here by far. Wish they would be offering it back...but we all know once its gone? Its not coming back here. So, that to let you know that by far is the best leaseing to own...best by far. Just good luck with it Jerry its really a good deal...as long as you understand how it works and should serve you well in owning it out right and paid for. C-ya. :)

[@dumayed]

Well microwave is problem on this truck .. 7.0 micro.. I have a powerdrive 1500 watt . i cannot do the installation .. I am wondering if i buy a cigarette plug ..and do the installation. Is that going to work.or i can put my truck on trouble ..cause i can use the battery.

[@dodgeyaussie]

What service do you use to get a TV signal?

[@eriksalo4603]

we are always so happy because of health care

[@KingstonTransit]

Jerry, Now that you are an owner operator are you authorized by Celadon to film while driving? Or are the rules the same across the board

[@TinyCDNTrucker]

he's not technically an o/o and it's a Celadon liability policy so he can't film for public viewing while driving..

[@Ranveer_Singh_sangha03]

Next time before making video please clean your truck first because truck is our 2nd home so keep it nice and clean All thought beautiful beautiful beautiful big rig mngonna buy this one fully loadedall in creamy white leather Right now i drove pete 387 nice but i need more room and one of friend bought t680 month ago my god nice truck so in sep mine coming after watching ur video I wanted so bsdly now

[@rajbhangu1614]

new trucks are honestly trash. no disrespect. emissions kill the engine and fuel average. I currently have a 99 freightliner classic with a 60 series 500 hp detroit and I average between 7.0 and 7.8 mpg compared to about 6.5 on the cascadia.

[@davestropes9554]

The Truck looks Great

[@awesomekitty89]

That automatic transmission, is it a manual-automated or automatic with torque converter type?

[@gandhteam7757]

Nice truck WTG! When can we see the exterior?

[@ClaudioVillas]

i am taxidriver in Brazil , congratulation great truck.

[@genericcarrots3519]

This is like my second dream job before the Royal Marines

[@Gizmologist1]

Whaat is your electyrical power source? A generator or just batteries and an inverter?

[@stika5013]

Man i dont know why but i like these interiors where you can sleep and do things just live. and ride with it thats fkin awesome i want something like this.

[@jamesblunt1915]

+For people Where are you from? You never seen a truck with a sleeper.

[@stika5013]

James Blunt Well Europe there is no trucks like this thats why.

[@jamesblunt1915]

Oh ok makes sense now.

[@harry67964]

+For people come on,euro truck have sleeper,but they are just a bit smaller

[@MrBigR928]

Man that is a nice truck!👍