First Trailer and Ride with the 2024 Kenworth T680

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@jamesspikes3786]

It’s 5:30 am , I’m sitting in my recliner watching the video with a cup of coffee in hand. I still miss driving sometimes. I could tell you stories for hours about my trucking experience while driving for Brewton Express in Winnfield, Louisiana. Thanks for your comment on U - Tube this morning.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad we could ride together this morning! Happy to have you along!!! Enjoyed your comments in several videos this morning. I’m thinking that was at least two cups of coffee. 😉

[@Jimbobd421]

I bet you know Nathan Perot and Steve Lowery. I'm in West Monroe myself.

[@404notfound.....]

Nice truck! I would pull those fuel saver rear caps to give in a nice clean look. But probably safety would be all over you for that one.

[@joshuabrown1314]

Mr. Kevin, we started driving around the same time. I received a very wise tip from a good friend of mine from PAM transport, after your initial coupling; 1)Attach your gladhands and pigtail 2)push in your trailer brake 3) raise your landing gear That will get air to trailer while raising up your lander and maybe save you a little time.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! That’s a great tip! I’ve passed it along to Kevin.😉🤔🤔🤔

[@jeffreycairns767]

Yes, especially on heavier loads and when the trailer is just a little to high.

[@joshuabrown1314]

@@jeffreycairns767 that's some good info, ty man

[@MrTuhefner]

That also helps with the tandems releasing and unreleasing more smoothly

[@joshuabrown1314]

@@MrTuhefner I'm grateful u expounded on that! That point right here is the #1 reason for those steps. Mr. Kevin, I hope these help

[@flyfliker]

Congratulations to Kevin and Tanya. Safe travels.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!! 😃

[@williamharris5957]

That Cummins is nice

[@martins9888]

Your vids are great but I have to say what impresses me most is the fact you take the time to comment on all the comments. Says alot about you guys. Well done...

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwww….Thank you!!! I love the interaction with our viewers and used to answer all the comments. Now there are so many I can’t keep up. But I read them all and try to answer as many as I can. It’s a big part of what I love about this channel. Such great community!

[@Jersey_Dee_Truckr]

The lighting is nice and bright, love it 😍😍😍

[@joopsmit6910]

This truck has a beautiful engine growl and pleasing turbo sound. If something sounds similar to my 300D Benz it excites me! Happy driving Kevin and Tanya.

[@rogergendron664]

❤love traveling with you guys enjoy your new kenworth, the color is amazing safe travels makes feel young at 85yrs young 🎉😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😃🤩🎉💕Good to have you along!!! We are honored!

[@victorbernier4765]

@@TheJoyofTruckingI once was with Shaffer and had a blue kw just like the one u have. But I’m no longer there.

[@mikeabner0511]

I love the 680 signature 100 edition. With all the leather and the 510 HP it's got plenty get up and go. I couldn't drive for a company again, it's so nice being my own boss.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Right on! Enjoy!!!!

[@LT.X380]

Good video today. So glad to see y'all driving again. Be safe my friends. God bless you all. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤩👍👍🎉

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@AndriaSmith-gp6ms Thank YIU!

[@maverick-zj3jz]

Kevin I recommend you get a locking head ache rack for the back of your semi to keep items secure.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for the tip!

[@victorbernier4765]

Ur headlight switch is ur headlight cancel switch as well and ur marker interrupt switch is in ur turn signal switch

[@edwinrios6945]

Good job Kevin

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!!

[@iragoss7224]

truck has fantastic lights, nighttime looks like daytime

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! Awesome Lightshow! 👍😆

[@iragoss7224]

@@TheJoyofTrucking love driving, much preferably between sunup and sundown, yet looks like you have excellent lighting for quite a distance in front, and both shoulders

[@iandrew6347]

It’s seems to be a smoother ride definitely like the turn signals on the truck happy trucking

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Sooooo much smoother! We are so happy!!!

[@rt8532]

“Let’s hit some potholes.” “Let’s go to Pennsylvania!”🤣🤣🤣 Ouch!!!! As a Philly native, I KNOW you were talking about Pittsburgh and WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA!!!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆😆👍

[@jerrygibbs747]

Great new tractor, seems like it's a lot smoother going down the road. Congrats!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🤩

[@victorbernier4765]

Yes it is much better than the freightliner

[@crewchief8013]

Awesome videos; many thanks! Retired from US Xpress after 26 years in April. Yeah, I miss the road and red KWs (my last ride was a 2020 T680). Spent my whole career at U S Xpress; 21 years on our Meijer Dedicated account kept me there. But, had I wanted to leave, Crete would've been at the top of my list to check out! Keep up the good work and best of luck to you both!!!

[@codymeyer5279]

Love the sound of the Cummins X15!!

[@victorbernier4765]

I love the power

[@jimb3541]

Very nice ride. Can see a very smooth ride. Thanks for the vlog.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jamesspikes3786]

I’ve never driven an automatic transmission truck, our company trucks were always 9 speeds or 13 speeds. I had 4 brand new trucks while driving for Brewton Express. International; Freightliner ; Two new Pete’s .

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Nice! Which was your favorite?

[@davekenney3693]

That was a nice morning ride in joy your day

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you came along!!!

[@jargtransportationllc2405]

You have to push the signal light stalk forward for the headlight interrupt and the little button on the end of the signal stalk is to flash your clearance lights.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!

[@robertjones3312]

I like the new truck is very beautiful

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😃🤩

[@josuevelazquez-md4vi]

Hi kevin

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👋👋👋Hello back at ya, Josue!

[@richardeckert6130]

New truck Definitely has some good headlights Be safe🎉❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes!!! Beautiful! Kevin is in love!

[@arturoa2785]

congratulations, be safe out there.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! Will do! You too!!

[@haltay3860]

Wish I had known you were coming to Augusta... I could have bought breakfast and a cup of coffee. Enjoy the new ride.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awww…very sweet! Thank you! Maybe one day!

[@williamharris5957]

Yes the Vin # is mounted inside the front window coming out of the plant to the dealership

[@benoitsoulieres9830]

Hey Kevin I fixed the steering column rattle I pulled the top part and I glued some of the bike air chamber pieces with contact cement glue, and that solves the problem

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for that tip! Glad it worked for you! Rattles can be very annoying!

[@michaeldavenport5034]

Lol on the Pa potholes as we live in Pa. Your enthusiasm getting through Atlanta with minimal traffic is up lifting. Lol.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍PS: Not ALL roads in PA. But I-84 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@Wish1771]

That truck is quite!

[@rfgexpress8830]

We all have a preference and i prefer Freightliner, happy ur happy

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! Exactly! Thank you!!! There are pros and cons to all of them. Excellent comment! 🤗

[@vrs5809]

Go Kevin Go. ❤I love it. Congrats 🎊🍾🎈

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you for sharing our joy!

[@iandrew6347]

Let’s Rock and Roll 😂😂😂🎉

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆👍👍🎊🎉

[@clarencestreet3017]

Congratulations on the new truck. And I have a name for the truck. MIGHTY RED!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍🤩

[@rodgeryoung12]

I get My new T680 tomorrow morning

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👏👏👏👏👏Awesome!!! Enjoy!!!

[@2007vitaly]

Awesome, the engine sounds like a cummins great roaring there 😃

[@pridemizzle1565]

It is a Cummins x15

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉

[@geraldjones8032]

Nice, on your way.😊😊😊😊😊❤❤😊. It will so be a familiar old friend. Be safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! Thanks Gary!!! Exciting to step it up. 💃

[@treyfeeley2519]

Loved this video! I felt the same way when Werner gave me my new T680!!!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🎉🎉🎉🎉💃😆🤩👍

[@FirasAlmakssosi]

Very nice Video Thanks for sharing A/10 V/10 Thumbs up

[@williamharris5957]

Active transportation 1999- currently. We deliver the trucks for kenworth. Piggy back, your truck was probably on a slipper load. 97 foot long with 3 trucks

[@revolution1970]

Seems to light up the road quite nicely.

[@aryanrisner]

I've never driven a freightliner outside of the Army freightliner my military job had but almost 2 years of having my cdl now the only 2 trucks I've driven are the T680 and the T880, 2021 and 2023 T680, and 2022 T880 and I can say I love kenworth and yes I may be biased but I don't care 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We totally understand!!!! And agree! Though Kevin also likes Peterbilt. But Crete doesn’t have any. 😔Enjoy your sweet rides!

[@jordanrose171]

If you’re looking at a name, can I suggest Clifford the Big Red Truck.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! Love your participation in name ideas!! 🤗

[@maxandsonrailroaders618]

Excited for you guys with the new T680. As I watched you move everything, was studying the Freightliner. I’ll be giving up my 2021 KW for a Crete Truck. Assume I’ll be getting a Freightliner. Will be nice to have a little more storage. Will probably miss the smoother ride, but the better pay and more miles will be worth it. Going to orientation on the 17th of July.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for sharing our joy!!! We are very happy to get this KW! And how exciting that you’ll be starting orientation in July! I know you’ve been following us for a while so we are happy to have inspired you! It is still trucking, so of course there will be snafus, but overall we are so much happier here and Kevin is making good miles and money. Freight has slowed down a bit, but it’s still going very well for us. And we’re optimistic it will pick up again. Communication with your asset manager is key. And you can turn down loads if they are really bad time management. They’ll try and find you something better and often succeed. (That’s your insider tip 😉). Yes, most likely you’ll start with a Freightliner, but we met some brand new Crete drivers that ended up in these same 2024 KW’s😳😳😳. Just depends what’s available at the time. Which terminal will you be at for orientation? Let us know how it goes and please be so kind to give them our referral code, SLOKEV. We’d REALLY appreciate it! Let us know if you have other questions we can help with. 😃

[@G.IKendall]

No we will be giving you a 2006 international.. Enjoy!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@G.IKendall 😆😆😆Luckily Crete doesn’t use Internationals. 😁

[@maxandsonrailroaders618]

Doing orientation at Mechanicsburg, PA. My assigned terminal will be Statesville, NC. Will then be doing two weeks with a trainer, taking one more week off for a planned family reunion and getting on the road with Crete the last week of Aug. And, I most definitely used your referral code.

[@chriswright2250]

BIG RED!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤔🤔🤔🤩

[@glennfoster8707]

❤ channel greatest KZbin channel in world 🌎 🙌 👌 👏 ❤️

[@omarlaalahmi8447]

Hi there have nice new truck read.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@tomrubis5001]

They have a smoother ride, but you loose the storage space! Good luck with the new ride!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Time to downsize the stuff. 😆😆😆

[@troymuir3160]

You have become my favorite KZbinr. 😂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwww…that’s awesome! Thank you so much!!!! That’s a great compliment!!!

[@troymuir3160]

Use to watch a lot of Indiana Jack but don’t know what became of him. Maybe your trucker friends will know

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@troymuir3160 🤔🤔🤔Maybe another viewer will know.

[@cristianmauriciotamayoceba8203]

Nada como un kenworth, definitivamente son hermosas por dentro y por fuera

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🎉

[@albertochaparro1813]

Thank you for the videos. You guys are amazing have a name for the truck Matilda the red lol enjoy your new KW

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tallone09]

Push the turn signal down flash your light.

[@warwickhooper8302]

Congratulations on the new truck....Looks like a nice ride...

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks! 👍 It sure is… We are loving it!

[@RyanDoonan]

That is a pretty truck and love how you and your wife goes with you that is me and my with is also been wondering if I should get back into the truck it is definitely worth it

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there…thanks for watching! It’s a lot of fun and also challenging. Not always easy to share such a small space 24/7 while ‘working.’ But if you are both good with it this is a wonderful way to spend time and travel together while earning money! 😃

[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Nice Video

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!👍😃

[@toddvaughan3709]

I wished I was still at indy

[@dannyjaca]

hello! Hello!! I'm new here, I follow you from Chile. Thanks for the videos you make, it allows me to learn more about this incredible world of truckers. Have a great trip.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Welcome! And thank you for watching! Happy to bring you along with us! We love International viewers!!! 🇨🇱

[@vinnystack5596]

Let's hear that Jake brake

[@thedale2112]

I'm callin her, "Special K". Lemmy know what you come up with! As always, travel safely ✌🏼👍🏼❤️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

OMG!!! That’s a good one!!! Thanks!

[@WayneTesta4444]

That truck sounds great best of luck and safe travels in your new ride. Enjoy the new truck

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!👍😃

[@lelandalbertson2220]

Congratulations on the new truck. What does Kevin think of the digital display? Thanks for making amazing videos❤❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you enjoy our videos!!! So far he likes it because it’s fun and futuristic. But he likes the classic style too.

[@rydinwitrozay706]

Push the turning handle towards the dash it will flash the lights

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!

[@rydinwitrozay706]

Not a problem just helping out one kenworth driver to another 😊

[@rydinwitrozay706]

I meant to say turning signal handle I'm sorry if I confused you guys

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@rydinwitrozay706 👍Thanks!

[@KSOULJA114]

Got emmmmm 🤣she got jokes

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍😆😆😆

[@superbird426]

Why don’t you have extra reverse lights? It’s dark like a cave behind your truck. Behind our trucks in Sweden we have day light 😋

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍👍👍Or is it the midnight sun? 🤔😉

[@superbird426]

@@TheJoyofTrucking lol. In the winter it’s dark at 3 am.. it sucks 🤣

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@superbird426 😁🤩🇸🇪

[@jaypipken7444]

For abrand new truck . I was thinking its noisy in the cab . But you say it a lot quieter.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆Yes…much quieter. But still a diesel truck. 😁😄😃

[@theresadavis9962]

Nice guys, table in the back? Front right seat rotates to rear? Specific kenworth features.

[@deljacobs6982]

Thinking about coming to Crete and wanting to know how many miles you average in a week? And does a driver have to go into New York City? Thanks for the videos!

[@jeffreycairns767]

Im not a fan of the new dashboard. I have a 2023 Peterbilt 389 with the same dashboard and its not as nice. I liked it at first but within a month I was tired of it. I run my truck at 62 mph and im getting around 7.5 mpg so that T680 should get much better. I didnt see you go under to make sure your brakes were in adjustment and you didnt "spike" it. To flash your lights for a truck in front, push your turn signal out. To thank a truck for flashing you in, its the button on the end of the turn signals.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for being a professional driver and the tips! 👍😃

[@JasonHall-l2g]

Been there

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@barryshephard1151]

Why don't you lift the trailer up with the suspension. To make it easier to raise the landing gear

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

It’s Kevin’s exercise program. 😁😁😁

[@MrTuhefner]

I’m a new driver, how do you do that?

[@jimpetersen8095]

Thinking of coming to Crete but don’t want to run team. Do they hire solo drivers for long distance drivers?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hi there Jim! Yes! Absolutely! Kevin is a solo OTR driver. I’m the passenger. We meet mostly solo drivers at Crete. Let us know if you have other questions.

[@markellars9245]

Great video Are there any options you would like to have on your T680?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes!!!! An APU and a table. Otherwise we’re pretty satisfied.

[@412hwc]

got a love hate relationships with these t680s i got a mid roof 22 but idk...only good thing about it is its a cummins engine.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤔🤔🤔😳

[@412hwc]

@@TheJoyofTrucking the storage in it isnt great. not alot of room in the drivers seat area for the seat to recline a little. has a kind if weird turn radius. at least to me it was. they are nice looking but idk just bot my cup of tea. cant wait to buy what i want.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@412hwc That will be Awesome!!!! Hope that day comes soon for you!! What is it you want?

[@412hwc]

@@TheJoyofTrucking i had a peterbilt 567. i loved that thing.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@412hwc Kevin had a Pete for one week and also loved it! 👍🎉

[@kevinf2821]

Can you tell me how they give you the fuel solutions? If its not always Loves or Pilot how do you earn enough for free showers?

[@northernconfederate7957]

Want your windshield sparkling use coffee filters they work better then anything try it you’ll be surprised how they work have a good day and stay safe

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Great tip! Thank you!!!

[@chadbartley2063]

Can u ask Kevin something on tuck why there black ⚫️ caps on 🛞 wheels not have deep dish chrome wheels on back truck fornt got them not back ones there black can ask too explain thank ur best both of u

[@jamiefontenotJamie]

When you are in a yard you are supposed to have your flashers on

[@900108Chale]

*Call it the RedJoy?* KennyRed, Ken-4-2, KRed, RedK,

[@stevematis7019]

Enjoy your new Ride. I have a 2023 Pete with the same dash....I love it. Fairly sure I saw you two on the PA Turnpike the other day (Tuesday) early morning around Somerset. anyway, keep up the great uplifting attitude....it's everything.

[@keith3694]

It's always so nice to get a new truck ! Do I see two navigation devices? Good luck and be safe!

[@bobmoroney3643]

"Kid with a new toy"

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

YES!! Exactly!!!

[@dryanberry]

Did Crete start running greaseless 5th wheels?

[@travislohneis224]

Just wondering why you’re using 2 different gps?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

One has a dashcam as well. 🤩

[@brickcity7784]

Have you guys switched to night driving?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆No. That was early morning. 😁😁😁

[@knudriis8367]

How long can a tractor/trailer max be? also the one you drive with.. in feet or meters

[@manco828]

What kind of music does Kevin like while on the truck?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

He listens to different playlists he’s made. He likes a lot of different type of music. His favorite band is The Tragically Hip from Canada. 🇨🇦🤩

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@@TheJoyofTruckingAs a Canadian that runs to and through Kingston, ON. (Where the lead singer was from), I can appreciate the taste in music.

[@indrajunaidi1155]

i like it👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😃🤩

[@ZiggZagg11]

So, we are doing about a two week delay... Really stretching out the "first" videos.. 🤔👀😊😙

[@ZiggZagg11]

I can hear this one shift... 👂

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆Yup!!! It’s all new and exciting and we hope viewers enjoy all the different aspects of this experience. We’ll be back to ‘same old, same old’ soon enough. 😆😆😆😆

[@edwinlagonera5871]

Hi! Kevin would you mind if I may let know how old are you now 😊 Cause i'm 62 now and have 25 years trailer driving experience in long haul. May is it possible for me to work on your company?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there! Kevin is 61. 🤩 Your age is not an issue! If you want to drive for Crete just call the recruiting office. The number is in the pinned comment and the description. Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!!

[@edwinlagonera5871]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Awww yes that's awesome! Thank you so much I really appreciate with your very warm reply. Yes I will contact Crete asap🙏

[@bennaillon1709]

I give credit that digital display takes getting used to my Pete has it and I did something and lost all my gauges one day

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳Hope you stayed safe!!

[@bennaillon1709]

@@TheJoyofTrucking and to flash trucks over push your turn signal Handel down and a button on the end should be to flash tail light

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@bennaillon1709 Thank you for that tip!!!

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@@bennaillon1709I just left the same message. I also don't like the new dashboard. I'm old school so I like the older style much more. What company do you work for?

[@baburao477]

Hello sir. ,what is the length of trailer?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👋👋👋 53 feet.

[@baburao477]

Thank you sir 🙏🙏 lots of love and respect for you sir 🙏

[@erickaufman1851]

What about a Mack ❤. For ride

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Haven’t had an opportunity to drive one yet. 🤔🤔🤔

[@jeremyslawson-qb1eg]

Do you get new equipment when you go solo or do you used equipment when you go solo when you drive for CRETE?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Usually a used Freightliner but some new drivers ended up in new Freightliner and even KW’s. Depends on what’s available.

[@jeremyslawson-qb1eg]

Does the old equipment break down alot

[@jeremyslawson-qb1eg]

When I drove for Western Express I had a 2019 International it ran really good, I never did like FREIGHTLINERS because of the way they handled

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@jeremyslawson-qb1eg No Internationals at Crete.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@jeremyslawson-qb1eg No. They take good care of their equipment.

[@juanzuniga559]

Why the use of 2 GPS?

[@flyfliker]

I was wondering about the two GPS as well.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

One includes dashcam. And it allows for different zoom levels and gives more information at the same time.

[@DM-pl3xz]

Kenny. Kevin and Kenny

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Well…good idea, but we already had a Kenny…and a Kelly. But keep the ideas coming…🤩

[@DM-pl3xz]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Hot Link, Lucy, Radish Red Eye Gravy Express

[@matthewpetraska2365]

Grab a nice 8 pound hammer and give them tires a thump when you do your walk around. Just don’t kick em.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for the tip!