CRAZY TRUCKING! NO PLACE for BIG TRUCKS!!!

This is no place for big trucks! It's simply crazy trucking for a big rig! Major trucking stress!
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March 2023

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[@PRguytv]

Hello guys!! Simple question. Did you guys have any problems get in showers together at the truck stops like TA or Petro ? Because I have my wife with me and I don’t know if they will create any problems with us taking showers together.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@PRguytv Excellent question! We wondered the same! No problem!!! Share the shower. They only charge you one shower credit. Ask for extra towels. All good!😁🤩🚿

[@PRguytv]

Thank you for your help and quick reply!! Also congrats to Kevin on his new KW look 👀 nice 👍🏽😎😎Floridians always represent 😂😂

[@PRguytv]

@@TheJoyofTrucking also guys wich truck stop have become your favorite so far👌🏽

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@PRguytv We prefer Loves. Most of them are really nice.

[@happypappy6371]

One of the things many people don't realize is many old businesses and even warehouses were put in when trucks were smaller and trailers were shorter. Cab over tractors and 35 or 40 foot trailers. Later years came the 45 and 53 foot trailers and long nose tractors with big sleepers, but those businesses were still on the same narrow streets with everything right out to the curb. I have had my chauffeurs/CDL since 1978 and a lot has changed in trucking over the years.

[@darrellsaunders4267]

You are correct!

[@harryknutts8428]

Yeah, you can see the proof of that in Detroit and Chicago. There’s some places that literally a company shouldn’t even ask you to go but somehow if you got the skills of a Jedi trucker, you can put it in the hole with a nuthair to spare.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes!!!!!!

[@alexanderchessa1319]

Good to have steering axles on the trailer too.

[@happypappy6371]

@@alexanderchessa1319 That is only on specialty vehicles.

[@arnoldkinsler6236]

I grew up in the Bronx, Terranova bread is not just bread....it is legendary Italian bread. Delicious bread. Great job Kevin!!! Love your videos Kevin and Tanya

[@jscott5091]

If I were you, I would recommend to the administration of your company to tell places like this they need to come up with a place where they can use smaller truck to offload your truck to and they could deliver the product to them. Just a thought.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! Yes!

[@denisryle6410]

Kevin you did something that impressed this old retired truck driver. You got out of your truck a few times to look 👀. Shows me you have the potential to be a very good truck driver maybe even a million miler . That’s what we call truck drivers who drive millions of miles without any accidents . Be safe ✌️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!! 🤩

[@Tyronewiggums1]

I’m a heavy haul OTR driver. I love watching this guy. True professional driver. New drivers should absolutely aspire to be this man.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwww…thank you for your kind words!!! 🥰

[@elijahb4309]

What I got from this video never take a load to New York unless you want to lose your license 😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆

[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Nice Job

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!

[@ah4furnishings348]

You have to admit that the days trucking go by quickly You could be sitting in an office glancing at the clock all day 😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍

[@StuartBaker-j9t]

Great job I also drive for Crete and you handled that great.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! 👋👋👋👋👋Crete driver!

[@iandrew6347]

What does my head in is other drivers how can’t wait knowing that truck drivers need space to make their reversing moves . Hats off to you Kevin and great camera job Tanya .watching from the U.K.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🥰👍😃

[@johndonohue9299]

Great driving

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!

[@YoUnOkNoWoK]

Like a boss 💪

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤩😁👍

[@GrindModeJay]

I’ve been driving trucks for coming up on 6 yrs. My OTR days are behind me but, I run Day cab locally in NYC almost everyday. I have 1 delivery on my decline list so far. I find it funny every time drivers go to tight customers & they always suggest / say “the other drivers usually blindside when they come here, it’s easier” you take one look at it and the blindside is a big no 🤣🤣🤣 ! Good job keeping your cool

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!! And Kudos to you for dealing with NYC on a daily basis! Hats off, for sure! 🏆🏆🏆

[@marnav9205]

I remember a few times in the box truck getting there @ 3am and it was raining so hard I couldn't see the dock to back in. I said we will have to wait until the rain slows down some. They complained of course so I said well if you wanna stand next to the truck and guide me back I will do it. They left me alone after that. The dock had no yellow lines or any lights of course that we asked for many times. Go figure.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳👍

[@johndudley5704]

😀Good job Kevin!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!

[@900108Chale]

*_Any 4 wheelers out there?_* Kevin, July 2023. That was awesome! Gracias! Kevin

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🤩😆

[@greenbeld]

Kevin sounds like he wants to put in for a transfer to north east regional 😂😂😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆😆😂🤣😂🤣

[@oscarr.camacho7257]

FANTASTIC👍✌️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kleetie12]

I have to give you your kudos!!! Cause I know I would've gotten frustrated. I've had tight spots to back into when I first started and wanted to cry and luckily I've had other drivers to help but still I was frustrated...so I definitely applaud you cause u always seem so calm...every time I see a crete truck I always look to see if it's you and Tonya 😅

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍👋👋👋👋

[@marinusdekker6707]

if they made the gate entrance bigger, and not with opening gates, but a sliding gate, that would also make a big difference

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes!!!

[@paulsanders1373]

Your backing up experience was excellent and perseverance too! Nicely done mate!

[@a.m.phaneuf6164]

Yeah, i hate that when the tractor or trailer skirts hit the ground. It’s beyond your control. It’s especially tough when you’re an owner-op

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@danielbevier5813]

There is just not enough money in the world to get me to drive an F-150 in NTC let alone a semi. Hats off to the both of you!!!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😆😆😆👍

[@lonner98]

I couldn't agree more. I'm not scared of places like NYC or the north east. It's just way too congested and parking is a mother blanker. To much risk on your CDL.

[@Sebastian81012]

I agree with you, I’m from NYC myself and even though I live in Florida, and I had to come trucking to Nyc once, I didn’t feel scared. I’ve never driven in NYC, let alone a semi truck, I still didn’t feel scared for some reason. It is still too much risk like you said.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@allenleavell2847]

I'd reject any load going to the NYC area if Crete allows that. I did this stuff for a year and a half, and don't miss it one bit. Glad you were able to get in and out without tearing anything up. I can't even imagine how many cars and other things drivers have torn up.... Be safe, guys!!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🥰

[@thatboykobe144]

I was in a situation like this Friday out in Dallas Tx. I had to unhook from the trailer one I got it in because I was still in the Highway blocking traffic. But you’re right these small places aren’t worth the risk of your cdl. Great video!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😃

[@glennfoster8707]

Very great job Kevin n nyc,,, and on the tight street houses,,cars.. I've seen alot those been in in almost 20yrs.. for someone been at it not long u definitely look very professional n handle the situations, 100 percent better most out here.. I believe u r one of best in business n on road,,n will definitely only get greater,,u2 be safe 🇺🇸 n keep posting,,love❤videos, from ur number 1 viewer.. God bless u both❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!!! 🥰

[@loisdavis7641]

Kev, you have the same mindset as me for safety first because I never wanted to be on the six o’clock news. It’s served me well for the past forty years and I still love trucking. I enjoy NYC because it’s challenging and the four wheelers are nuts, but fun to laugh at. Tonya, thanks for all the great videos and editing.

[@timpearson9645]

What a different breed of drivers we did Brooklyn and the Bronx for years hauling meat all over out there

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hats off to you!!!

[@anthonymaldonado4776]

Just stay focused and think about what your doing.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🥰

[@spcverger]

I really appreciated this video series - so glad you all uploaded it. NY gives me nightmares.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spcverger]

@@TheJoyofTrucking It is very helpful to see the productive struggle - it normalizes it for everybody else. Especially as good a driver as we know Kevin is - watching him stay calm, cool, and collected was a real teaching moment. Thank you!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@spcverger 👍😃😃😃

[@thetexastrucker7934]

​@@spcvergeryeah but did you hear how bossy he was to his wife? Anyways NYC and the surrounding area (metro) is the problem. People keep swearing off the whole damn state bc of the city. The rest of the state above NYC (upstate) is much better and easier to navigate. Don't be scared of NY state.

[@brianbridle951]

What you have here is UK style deliveries, which is why we have cabovers and a max trailer of 45ft (at the moment as there is talk of another 6ft on the TRAILER!!!) Groos weight of truck trailer and load 98560lbs

[@northernconfederate7957]

Hey I started driving my first year I ran loads to New York City for 3 or 4=years running poultry out of Georgia then run potatoes back down when I started my first truck was 1981 cabover KW loved that truck talk about haul ass plenty of times ran Georgia left on Sunday at 8/am and be crossing the Delaware bridge Monday Morning so I beat the weight station NJ would open at 7 am or I take back way to exit 2 on turnpike the were the good days of trucking I injoy watching you guys be safe

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍👍😃

[@Shaggy-xm4lm]

Nice work Kevin! I don't know how you do it with a bird in your ear 24/7. Cheers to you, sir.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🦅

[@benmathews6820]

Tips for NYC driving: There was only one truck stop in the city, and it's always full, so you cannot count on stopping there. Plan to arrive in the early morning and be out of there before night time. Traffic doubles every 15 minutes after 6am; plan accordingly. When you are feeling crowded, take it slow, concentrate, focus, and be patient. BTW, nice job Kevin!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for those tips!

[@thetexastrucker7934]

Where's the one truck stop at?

[@benmathews6820]

The truck stop is located across the Hudson in Ridgefield, NJ. Instead of plunging into NYC late day, I'd hoped to stay at this Vince Lombardi Travel Plaza and hold up until early morning, before tackling NYC pick-ups and deliveries.....@@thetexastrucker7934

[@denisryle6410]

Amazing I was just reading about both of you . While you were living on a island I was trucking around the country. Then spend 25 years being a city drive around Chicagoland for Yellow freight. Retired in 2006 . Spent 8 years teaching truck driving at a community college. I was state certified. Retired. Moved from Illinois to Grand Junction Colorado. Love beautiful Colorado. Continue your videos and be safe ✌️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👋👋👋👍😃

[@georgeesquivel8623]

After 2 hour nap,all heck broke out 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍

[@karenselogic7742]

That reminds me of four different Chinese places we delivered to. Exactly small area to get into. You don’t want them or school deliveries. They are hard to get into also

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@brickcity7784]

This is why a lot of drivers refuse loads to NYC

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@nancyjohnson2551]

I remember walking next to our truck while my husband backed into the rear of the Cincinnati Zoo. We were delivering wood shavings for the animals...while they had Christmas lights spread on the ground ready to put up! One of our trucking challenges

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳

[@z.z-g6106]

I got an offer to run the northeast for 2k a week and another to run a triangle from FL to mid west to TX and back for 250-300 less. Can you guess which I took?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍Lone Star here you come. 😁

[@malvinlane6718]

Great driving skill!! Have a blessed day!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks, you too!

[@PurpleDogCafe]

Great video and conversation.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@ddszem]

Enjoying the content. And great cool calmness while navigating that delivery.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@richardeckert6130]

Great job Kevin 🎉❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🙏🤩🤗

[@dannyjaca]

Thank you for sharing this experience allowing us to learn through you. Have a great day.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! You too! Glad it helps new drivers!

[@danielduffey3530]

Businesses like that should either relocate or rent space at location B. You deliver to location B ( normal industrial area ). Then they take there straight truck and make 3 loads, in straight truck from location B to there hole in the wall

[@jscott5091]

Just be glad you had power steering, I drove a truck with arm strong steering at one time.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳🤗

[@tomgriffith1952]

Kevin, you did a great job backing into that dock.I have been in the same situation a couple of times it not fun. Your a great driver!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! 👍

[@richardgrant4322]

When I went there I spent the night on that back street where they told me I could spent the night. It was alot easier going out than backing in. One that got me was if you weren't watching close there was that steep drive across the steet you drop into.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh wow! You e been there too?!? Glad you made it out unscathed! Yes…the steep driveway, cars, trees, poles, hedges, wall…..🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@jimb3541]

I like kevins breakdown. Very interesting and a good honest take. Continue to stay safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks, you too!

[@junito6094]

You did it once,you will only get better but the butterfly will always stay with you in those situations.Great job Kevin n Tanya👍🏼

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍🤗

[@randyalt370]

I noticed your rear tandems were not all the all the way forward. It helps when you're working with inches. The autoshift transmission uses air pressure to operate. Going in reverse, do you have a creep mode.I only drove an auto autoshift for 3 weeks while my truck was in the shop. I would push on the throttle, and nothing happens, and all at once, it takes off fast. Great Job Kevin

[@westnash]

Big difference w trailer tandems full forward

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

He usually has them forward. 🤔🤔🤔

[@randyalt370]

I usually moved them all the way forward before crossing GW Bridge. Don't care about weight turning is more important. I went to Pepsi Long Island City, NY, and it tells you to slide forward, and you still just make corners. Mount Vernon NY pay NYC hazard combat pay? It is in Westchester County. I went to Mt Vernon once, and nope NYC pay. Kevin sure earned. I look up on Google maps and look at some of the street views from Terra Wood bakery 3rd st and it it STRESS.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@randyalt370 It’s a while ago. But I think they paid it.

[@denisryle6410]

LOL enjoy New Jersey

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆

[@michaelrains2268]

Kevin.......I would share your thoughts and video with the safety department. This is no place for a highway tractor. This is definitely a shipper to never deliver to again! I would definitely put my foot down and be 100 % firm on this ! Kevin....amazing job and keeping focused on the task under difficult circumstances. 👏👏👏

[@wilE6764]

The company knows this place sucks..they don't care..pays them good!

[@happypappy6371]

If you stop delivering to "hard to get into" locations, you could soon run out of work. A lot of older businesses are located at hard to get to spots.

[@michaelrains2268]

@happypappy6371 I have been driving for 10 years . I have been to more than my share of cities that were not designed or constructed for 8 foot wide , 13'6 tall 70 feet long tractor trailers . I will absolutely not risk my professional license and livelihood foolishly in areas that simply are accidents waiting to happen.

[@wilE6764]

@michaelrains2268 so when the company dispatches you to a destination what do you tell them?

[@michaelrains2268]

@wilE6764 Nowadays, I have my own authority and dot numbers . During the time I was a company, if I felt the shipper / reciver, was only reasonable to dock a straight truck. I did have the option to have a no list. Bear in mind that sometimes these locations are in gang territory within the inner city areas. There has been more than once I have awakened, to the sound of gun fire in LA or NYC . To borrow a phrase a neighbor of mine would often use ' the juice isn't worth the squeeze ' . Thanks so much for asking, and enjoy a blessed Sunday.

[@babyfacetrucker]

You are right Kevin. These types of places are indeed a risk to our CDL. Not worth the NYC pay or whatever companies give as an incentive. Your license is worth much more than that. Safe travels!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@bostarbird5282]

No matter how many pull ups you do it a success if you bump the dock and didn't hit anything. And when people start yelling and getting nasty I just laugh at them. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@francorama]

Great job man. That place was not designed for these sleeper cabs with the 53 foot trailers. You have really watch the tandems of that trailer and have your head on swivel. Watching your mirrors on both sides. They should have you drop the load in a drop lot on the outskirts of the city. For the local guys with the day cab trucks.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@csxtbonevalley]

Some of my family is from Millville, NJ.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👋👋👋

[@denisryle6410]

Kevin I started trucking in the 70’s and I can tell you I made lots of deliveries like the one you made in my 33 years of driving. Trucking companies will continue these deliveries. Your experience will make you a better truck driver. So your education is continuing .

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! 😃

[@jeffreyparker8703]

Good job Kevin!! That place was tough to get into.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!

[@marnav9205]

All you can do is take your time and get thru it. The cars will just have to wait or turn around and go another way. If they get upset and wave their arms etc oh well too damn bad. Let Crete know and hopefully you wont have to go back there again. Most of the places and people who dont drive really dont understand and most of them dont care either. Kevin get this, I once had a delivery where there wasnt enough room between the trailers and the guy wanted me to fold both my mirrors in and back to the dock when I refused they were very upset, oh well. I hope you have a good dispatcher.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@robertjones3312]

Kevin you did a good job backing I like I like the way how you did it I'm learning more and more watching your videos

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[@catrenabishop296]

You did good

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! 😃

[@JK-hp7st]

Mr. Kevin...... i give much respect to you...ive been driving for 2 months as an A driver, but i had my B license for almost 20 years.... im pretty good getting into crappy spots, im getting better doing blindsides, but i need your level of experience

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You have a lot already! And everyday you’ll keep learning. 😃👍Kevin is just over 2 years.

[@frankthomas2412]

Been there done that

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤦‍♀️

[@nelsongrau7232]

There are just a few things you are missing out on. Number one, the final destination being in the middle of a busy thoroughfare in the heart of NYC, not a quiet neighborhood. The entire cab of your truck blocking a city sidewalk for 4 hours straight while all sorts of strange folk peer into the windows while you are in the warehouse. And why are me and my wife in the warehouse and not out sitting in our truck like you guys did? Because we are hand unloading 44,000# of a floor load onto pallets while a fat slob comes back to grab a skid that we hand stacked just whenever he feels like it. He is busy with other things like quite loudly making sure his satellite dish company subscription will show sexual intercourse! But I digress to the 1980's once again. At least you had a point A to point B load and didn't have to fingerprint it. Best wishes, love your videos!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️Oh my. So sorry. Sounds rough. Glad you enjoy our videos. 😃

[@LT.X380]

Very interesting video. Stay safe my friends.God bless you both. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! You too!

[@stevemennenga1472]

I see you are still wearing your hat from trucking school. I went to the same school but I lost track of my hat. Good job, nerves of steel.💪

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there fellow alum!!! 👍👋👋👋🥳🥰

[@robertrockwell7581]

no way is this worth a hundred bucks. stay safe and what a job you did getting that thing in there.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@fredstrehlow511]

A KW has a terrible turning radius compared to a Volvo but some think its a better truck. I've watched Volvos zip right into a hell hole dock that i had to really work at

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup. Pros and cons to all of them.

[@douglasfisher8665]

Kevin I feel for you. In my years of driving in Britain and Australia I have many times had to get into Docks that were built for small Trucks, and just slightly wider than the Trailer, even some you backed in Blindside, the art is to get the Trailer lined up correctly first. Stay out of the Big Apple, London was bad enough but NYC looks even worse. Best wishes to you and your Wife, Keep Safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🤩

[@darrellmcmillian2085]

Time for a cabover 🤣✌️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍

[@jamesconner4145]

Next time just take the 285 loop that way you’ll avoid the toll on the George Washington Bridge I know cause I’ve been there and done that

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jamesconner4145]

You are very welcome save a hundred dollars

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@jamesconner4145 Crete would be happy about that. Even though they suggested this route. Luckily it doesn’t come out of our pocket. But good to know for o/o and anyone trying to cut down those overpriced tolls!

[@andrewoldacre1683]

Try doing that daily..Owner operator for CSX Intermodal

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳Hats off to you!

[@Creativetruths]

Great driver! :) I am presently studying to get my CDL. I’m in Quebec, Canada and I find your channel very inspirational. But, lets make one thing clear; I would never ever go to these types of places! 😂 If all goes well, I should be delivering wood chips from A to B. Nothing complicated like you do. Hats off to you. ;)

[@happypappy6371]

Many Canadian trucking rules are different than US rules.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy our videos! Best of luck to you!!!

[@thetexastrucker7934]

It's not that bad. He made it look easy bc he knows what he's doing. You need deliveries like this for practice and to sharpen ur skills. Practice makes perfect. Just ask Kevin.

[@Wawalsh1234]

Stay south of the Mason Dixon line my friend.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍😆😆

[@SannarClaus]

They last week or so for me has been crazy too man… stay safe out there Kev

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@alexanderchessa1319]

Try driving in Paris or London, you fly back and you love NYC.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆😆🤣😂VERY true!!!!!

[@JoeDeGracia23D]

I delivered lumber on the same street you had to deliver to. I called the gc lumber warehouses dispatcher he had me go a good way around to stay out of the side streets. I’m an autistic truck driver and racecar driver. If you’re ever up this way and need anything let us know we truck steel into New York City all the time

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Wow! What a small world!!! Thanks for your comment! We appreciate your kindness! Stay safe out there! In truck and race car!! 😃

[@ChristopherThomasIndieTrucker]

Always best to get in and out during the night time anywhere in the city. Of course that isn't always possible. Last couple of times into Yonkers I've been taking in a customers large pneumatic which is 51" with wheels all the way back, have to swing wide into oncoming traffic at every turn. Pays more than just $100 extra for my troubles though. I try to avoid the island anymore, first five years of trucking I feel like I did enough of it out there.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! Sage advice. There was no way around the 9am live unload time. Kevin tried. So he drove in at 5am which wasn’t too bad for traffic. But the parked cars that arrived early in the day were a serious pry.

[@jeremyslawson-qb1eg]

I have incidents against me because of poor training when I was driving for Western Express Inc. I only got 2 weeks of over the road training not nearly enough time to learn anything.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hi again…so sorry to hear that. You are right! CDL school barely teaches enough and training at most companies is too short. That’s one of our motivations in sharing what Kevin learns. To help new drivers.

[@jeremyslawson-qb1eg]

When I was driving for Western Express Inc. I taught myself how to back because my 2 trainers never thought me how to back especially in tight spots

[@johnlaine2654]

Hi Kev,So good to see your videos about trucking in the USA. Tell me, what happened to your New truck? You seem to have gone back to an older Freightliner?wasn’t the Kenworth any good?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

The KW is great!!! This is old footage that was just too good to throw away. Thanks for watching!

[@johnlaine2654]

Hi Kev and Tania, Ta for replying. Glad you have the new truck. I’m an old bloke in Sydney Australia, and now that I’ve found your channel, I look for it every day . My late father was a truck driver in Finland ( where I was born), in the 1950s’. I know it’s all so much better now as far as safety is concerned., and through him ,I have been interested in trucks ever since.BTW here in Oz we have a very high mix of HGV from all over the world.A mix of Cab over and Long Nose. Our long distance trucks are called Road Trains and usually pull 3-5 trailers.Also our truck drivers are called “Truckies”…and your Tractor as you call them are either Trucks or Rigs.The English language can get confusing. Happy trucking guys! 👍 PS. Google Road Trains and you’ll find a lot of info on them on KZbin.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@johnlaine2654 Thanks for sharing the story about your dad and your interest in trucking. We are happy to have you along! Did you see this video? We met Aussie Truckie celebrity. 😁 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnO1hq1qit6ihs0

[@jeremiasgaldiano963]

Kevin, it should be $500 extra pay for NYC.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

At least. 😆🤦‍♀️

[@johncraig8919]

Kevin beautiful job I know it can be frustrating. Even in my job. Figure about 150 trucks in less than 20 square mile area. Include more vehicles light vehicles support equipment and all that. My job gets frustrating.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳👍

[@timwest5456]

I can't believe that highway trucks are even allowed into a residential neighborhood like that. That bakery should have to pay for you to drop their stuff at a warehouse and brought in by box truck. Or at the very least. The bakery should have a forklift they can bring out so you can just park in the street and they unload you in the street.

[@timwest5456]

Great driving by the way Kevin. Very stressful situation for you the driver. You should get more than the $100. I really enjoy watching your channel. I hope to get into truck dring probably next year.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@timwest5456 Thanks! Happy you enjoy our channel!!! Thanks for coming along! We wish you all the best for your journey into trucking!!! Let us know how it goes!

[@richardplunk3910]

great job 👍🍺

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! 👍

[@richardmoradian5625]

San Francisco or DC or Bronx compares to Rhode Island or Brooklyn is not much sweating especially crossing I 95 part of it is No Truck that is over 3000 Dollars fine crossing I 95 all way north if you miss the bypass truck sign on I 95 it's over 3000 dollars fine

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳👍

[@ultraman33624]

I REFUSE to even drive in the state of New York. The GW bridge is garbage and god forbid if you go to the wrong DECK accidentally!!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳👍

[@johndaveaglin3577]

My dad has that truck

[@mansamusatheogjr4177]

I watch this yesterday. And I'm here in New York trying to get across GW bridge 😂 big traffic

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤦‍♀️Sorry to hear it! That’s why we got up at 3am to get across the bridge at 5am. After that always terrible traffic. Hope you make it through quickly and unscathed! 💕

[@mansamusatheogjr4177]

@TheJoyofTrucking I start cdl school Aug 21st I'll be done on Sept 29th God willing. I want to apply with Crete. I live in northern virginia. When these big carriers hire you how do you get to terminal to get truck and get rolling? Do I have to move close to the carrier/ terminal they hire me at?

[@65patr]

NYC is no joke that’s for sure. At least you’re company gives $100, mine dose not. I’m in the city 3x a week sometimes. Great job Kevin 💪

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh wow! Sorry to hear that!!!! Hope they pay you well otherwise!

[@65patr]

@@TheJoyofTrucking can’t complain. 👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@65patr 👍👍👍

[@jameskiplinger5934]

Just watched this video and heard you all are coming to Indianapolis would love to meet you guys my wife and I have been watching all your videos and love watching you guys and are thinking of getting into this line of work in the next few years….

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwwww…that is very sweet! We’d love to meet you both, but sadly this video is from March, so we’ve already come and gone. I decided even though it was old we had to still put it up. Too good not to. Thanks for watching our channel! We wish you and your wife all the best! Let us know if you do decide to embark on this journey. 😃🤩

[@jameskiplinger5934]

@@TheJoyofTrucking thank you for all the videos and all the info you guys share it does help a lot please keep the day to day info coming like why do you use multiple Navigating devices and how and why you guys do certain things. O and love the new truck as well….

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@jameskiplinger5934 Glad you enjoy our videos and that they are helpful. Multiple devices allow for more information. And one of them includes a dashcam.

[@melindamason6271]

You did excellent I was sweating for you I'm on a dedicated account I go to Jersey the backing can be stressful I don't do 48 States to avoid many of these stressful situations

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆👍👍👍

[@breeze624]

Now you know why most more experienced drivers say no to NYC.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆👍👍👍

[@paulwilliamson7575]

Good job Kevin. No way would I deliver into any part of New York City with a 53 foot trailer.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Lol…yeah. Now we know. 🤦‍♀️

[@jdm1039]

Pretty sure 53 footers are illegal in NYC proper.

[@arthursmith9264]

Marvelous story👍 but when Trucking went from 48ft to 54 ft cab dominions got bigger also 1980's/1990's but buildings & roads to get there haven't so welcome too Trucking at all costs & will not be the first of jobs & Happy Trails 🚚🚚🙏🙏

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😃

[@flyfliker]

Great job as usual. So many other drivers just complain.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!

[@kurtneumann3164]

Smaller trailers for deliveries in those black holes? Vans?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍