CRETE CARRIER Marietta Terminal

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for watching! If you are interested in driving for Crete Carrier, you can call Cassidy at 402-479-2709. Please give them our referral code SLOKEV. We appreciate it! And we appreciate you!!!

[@MarkWendland]

Would they consider a recruiting spotlight at Katlaw in Austell? Different companies usually show up during lunch hour.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@MarkWendland It’s a good idea! No idea how they handle this type of thing. You could give Cassidy a call and see what she knows about it. Maybe they want to send us? All expense paid trip to Austell, GA? Lol!!! Anyway…give her a call. Your school is close to their Marietta terminal. Do you work there or are you going to school there?

[@MarkWendland]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Right. School is about 25 minutes from terminal SE direction. Finishing program end of July. I'll call sometime. Thanks.

[@AlfredSamora-q1o]

i thought otr meant 48 states and canada not reginol

[@geraldjones8032]

Enjoyed the video. You two make it fun to watch. Have a happy thanksgiving.😊😊😊😊

[@yrndale5234]

Ha actually saw u driving through Atlanta downtown I’m with knight Transportation traffic wasn’t no joke

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

What?!?! Was actually there yesterday. So that’s a possibility. Did you wave??

[@yrndale5234]

Didn’t get the chance i see so many Crete drivers didn’t think it would be you i was like wow small world

[@michaelhiggins8712]

Hey Kevin, I am really enjoying watching your videos since I used to work for Crete years ago. I was always down in the Marietta terminal.

[@joeshmooo5327]

You guys are awesome!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Shucks....you making us blush!!!

[@Skullitor]

I love your videos!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

So happy to hear it!! We know you've watched and commented on a good amount of them! We are glad that we keep it fresh enough to keep you continually entertained and satisfied!!

[@crossroadsrvtravels]

Way to go Tonya!! Great ending!!

[@abathens]

Hey! I live in metro Atlanta. Maybe some of those spices will end up in my cupboard

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Lol!!!! No doubt!!!

[@jimb3541]

Great vlog. Nice to see Kevin getting into a good groove. Have a good and safe day tomorrow.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks Jim!!! How was the Harbor Breakfast? ☕️🥞🍳🥣🧇

[@jimb3541]

@@TheJoyofTrucking it was really nice. The reason were down there was my wife had to get a same day passport. Why? Last week she became a US citizen. 27 years in the making. Last year decided time was right. 13 month wait and then the big day happened. So for the passport had to be there at 8am then half hour document check, then wait to 3pm to pick up.

[@dougnorris9917]

👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🎉🎊🎉

[@lknanml]

6:39 I could swear I heard the GPS giggling.. Ok stop now go..........

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You got that right!! Sometimes all those devices like to play games with us!!! LOL!!

[@tamariodumas6895]

Atlanta traffic is best known as highway to hell, lol. I lived 1.5 hrs southwest of Atlanta coming from I-85. You're absolutely 💯 👌 right, Atlanta traffic is a nerve wrecking, lol.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You got that right! Where do you call home?

[@tamariodumas6895]

@@TheJoyofTrucking my hometown is Cusseta, AL area, which is next to a town of Opelika/Auburn area along I-85. It about 45min east of Montgomery, AL.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@tamariodumas6895 Just looked that up. Looks like you have a nice lake nearby!!!

[@tamariodumas6895]

Yes, we lived nearby Lake Harding

[@gordoncase5930]

Nestle in macdona has lots of empty trailers on 75south sorry about the spelling.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for that insider tip!!!

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

Do you try and stay at a lot of terminals? I know I do

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

If we get a chance it’s a nice change from truck stops. And a place to do laundry for free and meet other drivers. 👍👍👍

[@MarkWendland]

Marietta terminal is just 30 min from my house. We have really bad (well, mostly just fast) drivers in ATL. Apologies.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

LOL!! Thank you for apologizing on their behalf. I'd say there's also just too many cars (and trucks?? lol)!

[@stevewildman1045]

Wow Memories lane right thru this area. My father opened a Truck Terminal in Cartersville in 1968. That company sold out in 1969 to what later became Ryder. Marietta was the closest movie theater, you didn't go for the movie it was Air Conditioned!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh wow! How very cool!!!!!! Literally!! Thanks for sharing that little snippet from your personal history!!

[@tougaloo78]

I love the video and thank you for sharing your experience in that city.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaysonanderson1037]

That used to be my home terminal when I stayed in Bama!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@digvijaysinghdeora6948]

Hey Kevin hows it goin! i really enjoy watching your videos 😁 thanks for sharing your experience. I just got my learning permit and going to start trucking school from tomorrow. btw i have a question if you can help. i was wondering how you decide which lane to drive your truck in on a freeway! I always feel nervous when i think that i might end up in a wrong lane which leads to an unwanted exit. I can see in this video that you are driving mostly in the second to the left most lane or the Middle lane on a 5 lane freeway but in the cdl manual it says that we are supposed to drive in the right most lane or the lane next to it? is it the Gps that tells you what lane to drive in or is it just a visual perception to just keep an eye on the exit lanes and just avoid them when on a freeway. Can we get pulled over by cops if we drive on the second to the left most lane on a 5 lane freeway?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there!!! Glad you are enjoying our videos!! Congratulations on getting your CLP!! Here’s Kevin’s answer: Some highways have signs that say ‘trucks use right two lanes only.’ So stick to those when that is indicated. Some states, like California, also have some designated truck lanes, so watch for that. I prefer the second lane from the right. The right lane has vehicles entering and exiting continually which would possibly require me applying brakes often. The right lanes can become exit lanes. You should really only be in that center lane of a 5 lane highway if you are passing another vehicle. If you observe the signs and mirrors you should be just fine. Also…remember, if you do end up in the wrong exit lane, don’t panic and jerk truck over. That’s dangerous. Stay safe. You can usually just exit and then come right back on.

[@digvijaysinghdeora6948]

@@TheJoyofTruckingThanks for the reply! really appreciate!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@digvijaysinghdeora6948 our pleasure! Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!!!

[@denanebergall5514]

I would question anyone's sanity that actually enjoyed Atlanta traffic! lol I grew up in it and I hate it! Have fun and drive safe!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

LOL!!

[@paulwilliamson7575]

I like Kevins no nonsense approach to the job at hand, he is all business when it comes to the mission. Kudos , Kevin keep the wheels turning, you will be making some good money,

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

LOL!! Thanks for recognizing that quality in Kevin!! He takes his job very seriously! Doesn't mean we don't have fun, but he's very conscientious about his responsibilities!

[@bostarbird5282]

Kevin is on a mission. No time for chatting, gotta work work work. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@bostarbird5282 That’s Kevin!!!

[@donaldromano7390]

what is their base pay 💰 and is it true they make everyone take a sleep abnea test at orientation ??

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Kevin started at 62cpm plus 2cpm surge pay. You’ll need to speak to them to see what account you’d be on and what your experience is, etc. There is a range of cpm’s. Kevin had already tested for sleep apnea over a year ago. He didn’t have to do a sleep apnea test at orientation. Not sure how they decide who needs to. Another viewer did have to do one at orientation. So they do want to know.

[@donaldromano7390]

@@TheJoyofTrucking great 👍 pay 💰 wish you both all the best im a old dinosaur 🦖 truck driver since 1995 but sadly i screwed up and bounced around too much soo i have to play the hand i dealt myself maybe someday not sure 🤔 how many more years i have left but it’s nice 👍 too watch your videos as you happily show your adventures

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@donaldromano7390 👍😃😃😃

[@donaldromano7390]

are you on a southern regional ?? or will you eventually go west ??

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

OTR 48. Videos run a bit behind. In real life we’ve been as far as California to the West and New Hampshire to the East. Some really nice long runs. Much better than Werner. Averaging over 3000 miles per week.

[@smidkiff70]

An observation. It seems that there are quite a few more cogs in the works with Crete than Werner and it seems they micro manage you a bit much. Definitely seeing some stressful situations your having to deal with, plus extra tablet work too. No judgment here at all, but as a viewer, I can definitely tell the difference In how laid back of a situation your into.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

There’s definitely a learning curve and some things are more labor intensive. But, they are constantly improving. They just recently got the co-pilot, though it comes with some issues, just like with Werner…because it’s the same one. We’re learning that there is flexibility with routes and even fuel stops. And that it’s totally ok to turn down loads if you see that they are not efficiently using your time. So we think there will be improvements in the stress you’re mentioning. Good to ‘see’ you!

[@pd5149]

Are y'all driving regional or OTR? Seems.like y'all are doing nothing but SE regional runs

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

OTR48 Just got started a while ago. Memphis and back. But longer runs coming up soon. Much better than with Werner.

[@pd5149]

@@TheJoyofTrucking yes I have heard Crete starts you out on shorter runs the first 90 days but not sure. I've been off the road since I got covid in January and considering Crete when I head back out later this year. I did all 48 with my last company . Thanks for the great videos, y'all be safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@pd5149 We hope you are fully recovered from Covid!!! We’re you a company driver or o/o? If company who did you work for? Where do you drive out of? Theses videos are just the first few loads. I lag a bit behind with the videos. I can tell you that in real time it’s definitely a huge improvement from Werner. Kevin has had loads already out West to Texas, L.A., Phoenix, SLC and all the way up to New Hampshire in the East side. And lots inbetween. He’s averaging over 3000 miles a week and is quite happy with things so far. It’s not perfect and he hopes to run even more, but we are happy with our decision. There will continue to be videos so you’ll hopefully get more insights into Crete. If you have specific questions that we don’t address in the videos let us know. And when the time comes and you do decide to go with Crete, please give them the SLOKEV referral. We’d appreciate it. In the meantime we hope you are well again and had a good Fourth of July weekend.

[@pd5149]

@@TheJoyofTrucking I drove for May Trucking for 5 years...out of Florida. Did a lot of the PNW winter driving etc. Yea covid put me in the hospital with pneumonia for a week Took a while to recover. I got some other stuff going on but will be getting back out there later this year. Glad y'all are getting longer runs and it's going well so far. I always went crazy when they gave me short runs...I prefer the long out west loads. Most of the loads we had were always 1000 plus miles. I might go back there depends on the $$$$. I've talked with quite a few Crete drivers and many were happy and had been there a while, some not so much but that's with anybody.. After I got my CDL I planned on going with Crete but changed my mind at the last minute....looks like y'all are doing good, will keep in touch stay safe out there!

[@michaelrains2268]

Good morning to y'all , great video as always. Hopefully you enjoyed a independence weekend with fireworks 🎆. Have a wonderful day, enjoy your blessings always enjoy your channel.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!! Actually Kevin was out driving on his own. I hopped off and had a nice celebration with friends. Hope you and your family had a great holiday! Thanks for being part of our community!

[@lisaannwalton3759]

Live stream Q &A COVID-19 HOME Florida

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You are home with covid? Of so we hope you fully recover soon!!! Kevin is still feeling shy about doing live stream. But I’m working on him. ;-))

[@thedale2112]

Well, I'm really diggin y'all's new company. I'm just missin yall in the comments. Was it sump'm I said? As always, travel safely...✌🏼

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh my dear Clydesdale!! NEVER!!!! My life was on overload and so I fell a couple weeks behind in consistently answering comments. Just getting more current again the last few days. Glad you like traveling g with us at Crete. :-))) 💕💕💕💕

[@thedale2112]

@@TheJoyofTrucking That's what I was hopin. Life can overwhelm even the best. I'm relieved 😌...

[@treyfeeley2519]

Hi there! Could you tell me , step by step, how you add text to your videos?? Thanks!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

I use iMovie on my phone. It has a T for adding text along the bottom bar. You can play around with it or watch a video on how to use it. I haven’t done it a lot and have a lot to learn on it myself. Glad you noticed my efforts. :-)))

[@aircomedytv3029]

Hey! What account are you running over at Crete

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hi there! Kevin is on OTR48 with minimum three weeks out. 😃

[@aircomedytv3029]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Ok cool if I decide to come over, I will put his driver code on application.💯

[@markpage533]

Be on lookout for aggressive drivers coming behind you .

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!! Hate it when they cut in front, especially from the right side!!

[@wolfgangresch1650]

👍👍🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👋👋👋👋👋

[@MarkOPolo456]

Tanja, Kevin may be the one with the CDL, but we all know that you are the actual star of the video and this channel.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤣😆🤣😃😂👍

[@glennfoster8707]

Greatest channel on earth 🌎 n usa 🇺🇸 everyone subscribe,, kevin n tonya r greatest on you tube ❤