Moving On: 2021 Freightliner Cascadia to 2024 Kenworth T680

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@kellybartok50]

You will be so happy to meet all the mechanics at the dealer ship , and driving a new Ken worth you will be booking into a lot of hotels for you’re new friends to fix the truck , welcome to the new technology 😊

[@timstafford355]

That's funny, I've been driving mine 5 years and Never been in the shop once! Just mine.. for preventive 🛢

[@ketotruckinggrandmama2676]

I have 253000 miles on my Kenworth and it's only been in the shop once and it was less than a day. 🤷‍♀️

[@johndavolta3124]

​@@ketotruckinggrandmama2676what issue did your KW have?

[@robyn2344]

It's always a chore swapping trucks, you don't realize how much stuff you have in the truck until you move into the other truck

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup! 🤦‍♀️

[@timstafford355]

Oh boy… you're gonna enjoy that *smooth* and *comphy* ride you'll never go back.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😁

[@cotjocky466]

17:57 Most importantly, be careful backing up. The bumper is designed like a scoop and when backing up it will snag. The inner bumpers on the 22’s and up tear VERY easily!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for that heads up!!!

[@warwickhooper8302]

Congratulations nice new truck...look forward to see how it performs and irons the build bugs out....

[@JoshsTruckingadventures]

I drove a 21 cascadia to finish a delivery while my t680 was in the shop. The t680 rides and drives so much better

[@florentinomartinez6507]

A truck is a truck I left the road after 24 yrs I'm refiere I donot miss it 🙏

[@Chris4mz]

I agree , and I’m recently retired myself. However if you’re going to be out there pounding the pavement a new T680 is a nicer tool for the daily grind.

[@allencupsie6560]

Me and U-boats are 44 years I retired it was April 28th was my last day and everybody keeps asking me if I'm bored or if I miss it already Isis neither I love it enjoy your retirement buddy

[@Chris4mz]

From 1994 to 2022, what I miss the most is the way it used to be. If I stopped under a bridge to check a tire or take a weee, about 7-8 drivers would always call out on the CB to make sure I was safe and alright. I miss those days …..

[@JohnDavis-fk6cf]

Congratulations on the new truck. I have found that the turning radius is a lot wider than in Freightliners. Be careful with that.

[@RLBS61]

Oh the joy of trucking in a new truck.

[@kennethspencer5863]

happy for you been following since the start do not ket anyone steal your joy. no matter what you do some of your comments come from folks that gave no life. like the comment before mine. love you guys keep doing what you all love.❤

[@mymisty7]

One thing about changing trucks, you figure out what to leave at home. Did you remember to move your chains over?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@manco828]

No more Freightshaker. 😅

[@bigdad98]

That good. Your keep that truck clean. For the next drivers.good jops 😊😊

[@geraldjones8032]

Enjoyed the video. Hope it preforms and rides like you think. Be safe and enjoy.

[@michaelrains2268]

Moving from one truck to another, especially if one has many items, can be an exercise in frustration, let alone doing this in foul weather conditions . Looks like all went well as can be . Enjoy the brand new truck . Personally I am parcel to the Volvo, driving a new one so yea , it's quite nice .

[@AdiosChris.]

Just did that today to my new cascadia, didn’t have the platform so had to jump up and down several times, plus pulling up the fridge…. Definitely an exercise mentally and physically

[@philmartinez2227]

I noticed you don't have the shotgun window in sleeper that you liked so much Kevin. Good luck and safe trucking.

[@donaldromano7390]

Wow they must swap lots of trucks I’ve never seen a nice setup like that before

[@charleswright9024]

The first company I drove for was C.R England out of SLC,UTAH That was in 1995 drove for them for 14 years. Then my friend fell sick so I'm driving his 397 Peterbilt and trailer with a Thermo King reefer. I go everywhere except NYC Canada Alaska and I have not found that bridge to Hawaii yet

[@firstamendmenttshirt4768]

They are going to build a train track first, but not to Hawaii. Joe is going to do it all by himself.

[@LT.X380]

Ready to see some road footage with the new KW. Stay safe my friends. God bless you both. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@banurigopalreddy4014]

I love Freightliner

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆And that’s why it’s a beautiful world! Everyone is different. 🤩And Freightliners have some definite positives. No denying that.

[@robertsweet816]

One of the u tubs just recently watched your wife I did not hear nor did I see her I was kind of c concerned but in this u tub I am very pleased to hear her the u tub where she Mia was where you kept a trailer for 9 days!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Awwwww…aren’t you sweet!!! Yup…I’m still here!! 🤗🥰

[@tyler1211]

Congrats!

[@caribbean2397]

Very excited for you guy’s am a kentworth fan enjoy your new truck ang may god always bless you and watch over you on the road 🙏🙏🙏

[@ramblingbill9101]

You can use PC to move around the yard. You don’t need to stay under 5mph.

[@ketotruckinggrandmama2676]

A 3 hour move is impressive, especially since you changed from a freightliner to a KW.

[@donaldromano7390]

Way to go kevin happy 😃 for you hope you got a good truck and not a lemon 🍋

[@stevespriggs3302]

Enjoy the new ride, I myself enjoy my 579. Stay safe.

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Thanks for sharing...appreciated!

[@AmusedOz]

Heard the mechanic mention auto start, hope you’ve got the independence of a diesel heater for overnight.. being shaken up while asleep isn’t fun ..

[@BerJam_007]

I went from a Cascadia to a t680. I prefer the Cascadia because the controls are more driver " friendly". Although I like the work desk in the Kenworth more and the Cummins motor is a plus.

[@SamsUtahRailfanAdventures]

Nice job, Kevin and Tanja!

[@SamsUtahRailfanAdventures]

8:25 funny sound

[@johndaveaglin3577]

I been to cansa city terminal

[@iandrew6347]

Hi both love the Truck looking forward to being on the open road . 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@douglasmijangos3327]

I follow this brother on Twitch who’s from Canada .. and I always smile when I hear people from Canada say “aye” 😂

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

The dreaded truck move shewww what a lot of work

[@florentinomartinez6507]

You will b in shop often welcome to the new tecnolige dpf problems

[@SannarClaus]

Kev… the ride quality is 100% worth giving up the extra storage space you had in the last truck.

[@johnmcclain7072]

Again congratulations on the KW. I wish you many profitable miles. Don't forget to teach it where the house is 😁 truck it safe

[@rickyhawkins7407]

Congrats. 👍🏽 The Freightliner is a larger truck, but as long as you two are happy. I only did OTR for a short period of time, and only in Freightliners. My brother has a 2018 Freightliner Cascadia. We come from a dad who ran a Freightliner conventional when we were growing up, to a 379 Pete. Yes the Pete was an awesome looking and powerful truck. But we have no complaints about the Cascadias.

[@CSXOhioRailFanPlus752]

Nice

[@charleswright9024]

I've driven friehtliners,Volvos,peterbilts I like Kenworth but haven't had the chance to drive one yet

[@BrownJacketGent]

I drive a 22 T680 manual. I like the mechanics and the table in the Kenworth but have to say I’m a little partial to the ladder feature and interior of the Cascadia. Oh and nice clipboard, I use that exact same one….

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Love that clipboard. 😆😃🤩 Yes…pros and cons to each. But we LOVE the comfortable ride of the KW. And that’s top priority for us.

[@Skullitor]

Good luck with the NEW KŴHOPPER.🎉

[@franciscopacora]

Congrats Kevin! So how many miles did you rack up on the old Freightliner?

[@michaeldavenport5034]

I always think about the George Carlin skit on "Stuff". Lol.

[@jdm2092]

Nice truck

[@goofabag5562]

Hey fyi i had a 2024 a few months ago and ive taken it fir the first oil change but before that i noticed they delivered the truck with not enough engine oil because the dash will say engine pressure low and it burned alot if coolant too so you will get the coolant alarm when you park at a angle but i brought it in and they added oil and coolant and it never happened again, also if your truck feels light and feels like junk thats because if you have the shirt wheelbase spec at 225" and a 12,000lb front axle the truck will feel like junk and remember nit all trucks that look the same drive the same because my from anxke was rated at 13,200lbs with the new ag400 suspension and i had a 300 fuel cap and a 230" wheelbase those 3 things make a huge difference so if your kenworth doesn't drive like one its the specs

[@definitelynotcainan3353]

If I were running team, I'd stay with the Freightliner to be honest. Sure the KW is a nicer truck, but the Shaker is roomier with more storage for two people.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

That’s very true.

[@afsecurity]

How does the interior space of the KW compare to the Peterbilt that you driver with Werner

[@tomjones3113]

Shiny new red kenworth. Gotta love it. 😂😂😂

[@binaryanticommunist1882]

I dunno, I'd take the room & storage of the Cascadia. Plus those side skirts seem really low on this KW. Be careful in dirt yards with those big pot hole craters.

[@valerieandrews1398]

Hello Kevin I'm glad to see you got your Kenworth now I do have a question about your trips does the company put in your load information I've been driving for a long time in my career as a class A driver... thank you and be safe driver from Iowa

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks for sharing our joy!!! Kevin received load information on the company Peoplenet messages. It includes what you need. They send route but you don’t have to follow it. Not sure if this your question?? Let us know if it didn’t.

[@valerieandrews1398]

@@TheJoyofTrucking hello thank you for answering my question... I have one more question....does that load information include fuel stops as well... thank you for your time, driver from Iowa

[@thedale2112]

Sa-weet! I love the smell of a new truck. I may be getting a new Pete this summer. Leonard's Express in Caldwell is getting 12 more next month. 54 total this year. All '24s. Can't wait!! As always, travel safely...✌🏼❤️🍻

[@joshuabrown1314]

Congrats Kevin! You look like a kid in a candy store!!

[@mattmotter9359]

Does Crete have yard move or are you just trying to stay off duty

[@phillipolanger9116]

Been watching all your videos. Not truck driver. The videos are really cool. One question. On the drive wheels what are the dark disk. Thanks Phil from Detroit

[@Shad0wSabr3]

wheel covers to "improve aerodynamics"

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Wheel covers for better aerodynamics. 😃

[@hugorojo941]

Which is more comfortable a cascadia 126 or a t680?🤔

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hands down the KW t680. Much smoother ride.

[@Redwine5]

I seen Catalina crunch lol

[@michaeldavenport5034]

Difficult to keep the outside of the truck clean when the company only authorizes a wash once every 45 days. Is that still the company policy?

[@richardeckert6130]

Good grief that looks like a lot of stuff to move. Lol I see there is 2 bolts in the top of the passengers door on the KW don't they put that downward mirror there any more ? always thought they were useless any way, now he has to find a new place for his little motorcycle you two have fun loading up your new truck, be safe❤

[@a.m.phaneuf6164]

I had a 2018 or 19 Frieghtliner company tractor. Could have been a ‘17….not brand new but fairly new. Anyway, it sounded as if passenger window was cracked open yet it wasn’t; and the top bunk HAD NO A/C VENTS !!! Unbelievable

[@greggcarlson9823]

So are is this pay time cleaning the old truck and moving into the new truck , or are you off the clock ?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Unfortunately you don’t get paid to move trucks. 😔

[@mschillerm]

Do they charge your if you leave it dirty? I'm not a fan of the kw.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. A cleaning fee. Can’t recall exactly…if I recall correctly $250 but don’t hold me to it. Not sure how much it was. Luckily we cleaned it well enough. 😃

[@johndavolta3124]

What's wrong with the KW?

[@michaelcaluri3539]

Does Crete/Shaffer have any manuals?? Governed at what 65-68?

[@truckercowboyed2638]

If you're not first, you're last ...

[@2003tommytn]

Can company driver work 9 months out of the year. I have family in another country and want to take 3 months off. Just want to know if freight companies so that.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

We met some drivers at Crete who take of several months each year. If we understood them correctly though they get 'rehired' every time. Crete appears not to have an issue with that. But we think it does mean that you would not receive the benefits of staying longer, like paid vacation or profit sharing. Give recruiting a call for better details. Number is in the pinned comment. Good luck!!!

[@crossroadsrvtravels]

Good team work, guys! Congratulations!! 😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! 😃

[@TheDaf95xf]

Phew changing tractor units is as bad as moving home 🏡🙄 Great team effort though 👍🏻 What’s the difference between the red & blue tractor units? Happy journey together guys 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@afsecurity]

Blues are normally assigned to the reefer division

[@jimmyhat3438]

Heavy duty

[@2007vitaly]

Wow, congratulations what an amazing truck. That Kenworth is amazing. No doubt it will outperform the Freightliner.

[@driverben8604]

Congrats. Now at a terminal, it won't be hard to locate your truck among all the red freightshakers

[@ИванГригорьев-с5е]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@donaldromano7390]

Only 99,700 miles to go lol 😆 before it’s broke in

[@donaldromano7390]

Be safe kevin and get going dog 🐶 food loads miss you lol 😆

[@gardnerkg5frq407]

A Kenworth truck beats anny frate shacker anny day

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍🤩

[@truckingintheus-bothsideso2196]

Freightliner is a better truck, you'll soon be wishing you were back in one.

[@iandrew6347]

First

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You crack me up!!!! 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@iandrew6347]

I have that effect on everyone 😂😂😂

[@donnussel6263]

boy its a truck no room in those 680 s i start with new trucks and dont work for megas good luck tho you must be a rookie

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks. Yes…pretty much still considers himself a rookie. He’s been driving just over two years.

[@gost9396]

😄😄😄😄👍

[@Jaydon-cb6yh]

Theater 2090 2091/92

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@donaldromano7390]

Don’t get too close kevin hurry and move can’t make any money 💰 at the terminal or maybe 🤔 with your new internet stardom you can make money 💰 without driving lol 😆

[@jasonking5710]

I hate them both rather have a 379 Pete with 18 speed and 550 cat

[@kirktitgen2309]

If you don’t keep that baby clean from rims to the top I will have a fit 😎🤣😆😝