First Morning with Our New Truck - 2024 Kenworth T680

It's our first morning with our new truck, the 2024 Kenworth T680. We are so happy! But...we also have our first problem. Oops!
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April 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 our referral code, SLOKEV. 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!!🚚🚚🚚

[@brianhoppenrath8379]

You get paid for recruiting right!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@brianhoppenrath8379 Yes. Crete has a referral system. Kevin gets a referral bonus for drivers who use his code.

[@iandrew6347]

Kevin is look a kid in a candy store 😂😂😂with the truck 😂😂

[@marilynpinson6615]

Yes but he is

[@wukilla8ee]

I was gonna say the exact same thing. Happy for this guy, I'll get 1 or a Pete eventually

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes!!! He’s in love!!!

[@robertwilson4086]

Also just a heads up Kevin's orientation instructor James just had a bad motorcycle accident this past weekend and can use all the prayers he can get for a speedy recovery 😇😇

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you for sharing this information. We are so sorry to hear about James’s bad accident. Prayers are heading his way. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tyriesingletary3270]

A man is never to old to get a new toy 😂 enjoy the new truck man

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍

[@flyfliker]

Tanya you do a great job with filming and comentary.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwww…thank you so much!!! Really appreciate your recognition and kind words!!! 🤗🥰

[@robertwilson4086]

Lenoir city pumps do not operate 24/7! I could tell by the silence they were not turned on. The main pump makes a God awful noise when the pump is in operation

[@cotjocky466]

The bottom bunk of the Cascadia is 38". The T680 is 42". So yes, the bottom bunk on the T680 is a bit bigger. I'm so glad I no longer work for a company that has terminal fuel. My company uses Pilot/Flying J exclusively an I never have to worry about having a shower credit or trying to get by a terminal to shower and deal with wet towels.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for those details!!! It felt a tiny bit wider. Nice that you get to stick to one truck stop chain for those rewards, including showers!!!

[@harryknutts8428]

@@TheJoyofTrucking pilot welfare LOLOLOL i go there too but often i will pay for a shower at a small truckstop to avoid the drama of showers closed or long line

[@stevend8656]

That was some nice fuel island footage 🍻

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😆😁😁😁

[@tomflinn9815]

Found the pretrip switch I see. I also like how it goes through the different systems on the instrument screen to indicate if all is well or a fault exists.

[@letitride7140]

I don't know what time it was when you were trying to get fuel, but the Lenoir City terminal doesn't open the fuel island until 0600. There's a sign on the building near the card reader with the hours of operation. I've been through the same thing...lol.

[@Sonsofthunder_51]

I can't put into words how proud and happy I am for you. Thank you for being a positive and safe out there. Stay safe and God bless.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!! 💕

[@stevespriggs3302]

Good luck with the new ride. Stay safe

[@marilynpinson6615]

Thanks 😊

[@geraldjones8032]

Kevin and his new truck. Lots things to learn. .enjoy.😊😊😊😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍🤩😃😃👋👋👋

[@ramblingbill9101]

The fuel pumps only work during shop hours. Lenoir City opens at 6:00 am. By the darkness I would say you might be earlier than that - but not sure. Also until the next load just keep using the old truck number for fuel.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!

[@donaldromano7390]

It will smooth out kevin don’t worry 😊

[@LT.X380]

Drive safely my friends. God bless you both. 🙏🙏🇺🇲

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🙏👍🤩

[@michaeldavenport5034]

I expected Kevin to roll out the red carpet and drive over it. Fire! Lol from Castaway. The Crazy World of Authur Brown , Fire is a great song.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆I think he’d like to.

[@michaeldavenport5034]

@@TheJoyofTrucking hope you get the fuel card fiasco figured out.

[@reesiemula]

Truck is a beauty

[@richardeckert6130]

😅😅😅 you guys are so funny, you make my day

[@crewchief8013]

VERY nice for a fleet truck; Crete knows how to spec their trucks to attract good drivers!😊 My U S Xpress T680 has a bunk window only on the passenger side of the truck; I thought it was a great idea!

[@luiseduardoquinonezdorado5788]

Que alegría verlos nuevamente, se nota su felicidad!! Muy merecido ese kenworth!! Saludos desde Colombia!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🙏👋👋👋😃🤩

[@jilldufour1303]

Watching this and Kevin driving to put gas in it watching the backing up and thinking don't put a dent in it

[@brianhoppenrath8379]

Hopefully Kevin doesn’t put gas in the truck .

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes...we are going to be very careful with this new baby!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@brianhoppenrath8379 lol...you are right...that's a thing to get used to...

[@RLBS61]

With all the videos you have posted on getting this truck and changing everything over it’s seems like you’ve been at this terminal for a week.I know it’s probably only been a day but seems like more.Good luck with the new ride.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Lol!!! Yes, it does! There was so much good content I had to break it up. But no worries…next video we actually finally get out on the road.

[@PCProphecy]

Oh wow 😂 isn't that Lenoir City, TN terminal? I was just there 1-2 days ago. I have done 2-3 weeks' worth of trips, I hope you guys get that referral bonus!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes it was! And THANK YOU for using our referral code!!!! We REALLY appreciate it. What’s your name? We can check to see if we got it. We hope you are having a smooth transition to Crete!!! How is it going for you so far?

[@PCProphecy]

@TheJoyofTrucking I'll be up front, I didn't like the recruiter nonsense. The company itself seems pretty solid. I'm getting good miles, dispatchers seem friendly. It's good for now. I'll give them a year and weigh my options after that.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@PCProphecy Glad to hear that things are going well for you so far! We hope it gets better and better for you as you settle in and learn the Crete nuances. Let us know if you have any questions. In the meantime thank you again for using our code. We are very grateful. Please say hello if you see us somewhere. We’d love to meet you!

[@PCProphecy]

@TheJoyofTrucking I am sure that at some point, we will end up in the same terminal again. BTW, my driver code is "CASPET." LMK, if any issues arise, I'll back you guys up if needed to make sure you guys get paid. Please write down my driver code and let me know you have saved it. I like to keep this account anonymous, and that code can get me docs. I'll come back to edit or delete this msg. Thank you.

[@Catalyst-7]

They lock your card when you go on vacation, usually it fixes itself when your dispatched. But sometimes not. Gotta call that fuel desk

[@mymisty7]

Yep not under a load, and they lock the card too

[@Skullitor]

Freightliner has 72 inch sleeper, KW. T680 is 76 inch sleeper.

[@RyanDoonan]

Love the pretty red truck that is a very fancy kenworth love it

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😃😃😃

[@My_Name_Jeff69]

The next gen kenworth is one of the sleekest trucks on the road! So happy you guys were able to get one!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for sharing our joy!!!

[@mikezunker]

Peterbilt does it better. KW is for simps

[@varqtube]

@@mikezunker 👈👈 Look guys, a Peterbilt fanboy. You can look at virtually every review comparison online between the two trucks, and they are nearly identical in fearures.

[@mikezunker]

​@@varqtube👈👈 look guys, a simp that hasn't driven both of the next gen offerings from Paccar. Enjoy driving your Corolla to your day job.

[@mikezunker]

​@@varqtubeI should say that where they're the same, they both stink and where they're different Pete is better.

[@mtho03]

Brand new truck needs def ? Don’t they fill it up when you pick it up ?

[@rayhuntermusic]

He’s gone Tim Alan!!!😂😂😂😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆😆😆😂🤣

[@michaeldavenport5034]

NHTSA, "We have to get distracted driving under control." Truck and vehicle manufacturers, "How much more crap can we get loaded into our vehicles to distract drivers?"

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆🤣😂That Sounds about right! 😳

[@michaelrains2268]

Hopefully , all the electronics and issues will be sorted soon. Enjoy all your blessings!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!! 🤩

[@user-th7ye2rg1j]

If you don’t have new trip, your fuel card will not work. Your at night time, they’re probably not anyone in office to change your fuel card to your new truck. Congratulations on new truck. You both are big assets to Crete. You’ll go far.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you for the insight and thank you for your kind words!

[@Dcsbuslegend]

When will the next video be im getting excited

[@patrickdrier4707]

Nice looking ride. Way to many electricians and sensors that will fail eventually for my liking, if I was to ever buy one. As company driver take what they buy

[@ramblingbill9101]

No need to creep around terminals and truck stops at 4 mph. It is legal to use PC. Just select PC and label it PCDM. The Crete log handout explains it in detail.

[@mymisty7]

I'm surprised your frtlnr didn't have the light check. I'm in a '22 and it has it. Doesn't Lenoir turn the pumps off when the shop is closed?

[@johnshackleton1810]

Sorry to disappointed you but we have that system on trucks for at least 20 years in Europe 😮

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We’re not disappointed. We know Europe is advanced in many ways. 😉 Just glad to have it in this truck now. 🎉

[@harryknutts8428]

The adventure continues. Just remember you get paid to see the country.

[@iandrew6347]

It’s seems strange that when you pick up your new truck that they would of issued you with a new fuel card specially when they have you going out so so early great video guys watching from the U.K.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Some SNAFU. We were assigned a different truck last minute and things went late, so we figure someone forgot or had gone home already. 🤦‍♀️

[@iandrew6347]

Ok thanks

[@justgetitthere]

The bed in a Kenworth is bigger on the lower it's 42 by 80

[@michaelswatty2510]

Fuel pumps are shut off if no one is at the shop

[@Jeff250lbc]

I miss driving .

[@Jeff250lbc]

Still have some brain problems from the traffic collision and neck and memory…six months .

[@Jeff250lbc]

Those are the squid launcher indicator light.

[@Jeff250lbc]

Really nice you guys got a new truck .😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Oh man, Jeff…so sorry that you are still suffering consequences from your accident. We were hoping you’d be back out by now inspiring people to stay hydrated! We are glad you can drive vicariously through us, but we know it’s not the same. 😔 We send you much love and continued prayers for a full recovery. 🙏🤗🥰

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆Had to look up the Squid launcher reference. Despicable Me!!! 👍👍👍😆😆🤣😂🤣

[@user-ts1gz3ce8p]

Nice new truck, are Crete's trucks using speed limiters?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes they are. 65 and 68 on cruise control.

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

Pretty fancy truck .one item they didn't put on it was a backup camera .that would be nice for when your backing up to a trailer .

[@ehsan848]

👍👍👍👍

[@Willyknightka]

Had a question, when u first started trucking, how long did it take you to get over the stress of the job, and the little fears of doing something wrong.. and would u change your career if you had a chance?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hi there! Kevin loves what he’s doing and is now making good money. He’s only been trucking since March 2021. This was a pivot and he plans on finishing his working life in trucking. I’d say he wasn’t scared. He approaches things very methodically and slowly. But he was often stressed. There’s so much you don’t learn in school or orientation that it’s overwhelming when you really get out there. That’s a big reason we have the channel. To help other rookies learn what’s needed for a successful career. Some of the stress might never go away as it’s also an indication that you are paying attention and being very aware and careful. But it decreases as you build experience. Remember…take it slow and don’t worry what you think others are thinking about you. And use GOAL. You can do it!!! Hope this helped!

[@rockeerockey6941]

Kevin, does the KW have a 13 speed?

[@rickyhawkins7407]

The mega-carrier I worked for did the same thing to me. Assigned me a truck but didn’t update the fuel card. I fueled the first time at the depot, no issue. Truck#, trip#, etc. Stopped two days later for fuel, nope. Had to call HQ, talk to the fuel desk, and wait 35 min for them to update the system. Everybody makes mistakes, part of life. 🙄 I see Kevin had the H-D trucker wallet. What do you guys ride?

[@dougwalk8034]

It's time to retire when you fall in love with your new work machine !!!!!!

[@andrewoldacre1683]

That's how they get u..

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤔🤔🤔

[@donaldromano7390]

Ok when are you going to start running with a trailer again??

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hooking up in the next video. 😁🤩😉

[@robyn2344]

Whenever i get into another truck i always send a freeform message and I ask if my fuelcard was switched over

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Good idea!!! The day went too late and the morning started too early. 😆😆🤩

[@robyn2344]

@TheJoyofTrucking That is aggravating when your fuel card doesn't work. You handled it well and just think of it as a learning experience. Enjoy the new ride the two of you :)

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@robyn2344 Thanks!

[@clinton3183]

Do your kw come with a refrigerator

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! And a freezer section too. 👍😃

[@thedale2112]

How Irritating to have to deal with the most important thing to get y'all down the road...the FUEL CARD! As always, travel safely...

[@mymisty7]

They turn it on when you're under a load

[@mikeharris3148]

I wish your truck number was easier to read, it’s hard to read on the road

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes…please don’t have an accident trying to read the numbers. 😄Safety first. 🥰

[@Wish1771]

Does the truck have backup cameras?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

That’s a good question! Since we change trailers all the time there’s no backup camera. You can buy them but it wouldn’t be practical if you’re changing trailers a lot.

[@manco828]

Annoyed Kevin is scary! 😅

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😂🤣😂😆😆

[@terryhartline5600]

Sure, it's a neeew Truck!

[@bobmoroney3643]

What an opening! I know you like it but getting silly over the lights, wow.😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆Silly? Kevin is in love…🥰…with that truck. 😉

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Rule # 1: Don't fart in the seat! Ha ha!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😁🤣😂🤣😂

[@johnmagill7714]

Thats the first thing I did every time I got a truck, new or old, had to break it in properly..lol

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@johnmagill7714 😆😆😆

[@jasonking5710]

What good is a terminal if they don’t have dog pee to put in the truck

[@jmac6832]

Buttons are not toys.

[@chrisbearden629]

How old are your videos?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

It varies. These are from 2 months ago.

[@chrisbearden629]

@@TheJoyofTrucking well dang! You guys have already worn that Kenworth out then. I bet you’ve got 15-20 thousand miles on it.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@chrisbearden629 LOL...

[@iandrew6347]

First

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@kapekodbob]

Why do they just keep gettin biggah and biggah ? All that automatic stuff taking your job away from you. Monkeys will be driving then next !

[@gost9396]

👍👍👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👋👋👋🤩