TOO MUCH SNOW! Can We Deliver? | Winter Trucking

We encounter way too much snow! Can we deliver our load? It's winter trucking at its best!
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January 2023

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

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[@donaldcampbell5277]

Snow is beautiful until man leaves his marks on it.

[@TherapeuticDriving]

Very nice touch with the red bow on the grill of the truck! Keep on trucking guys!

[@pastorjones2561]

I agree with you, Kevin‘s work ethic is outstanding. But I do say that a clean truck is a badge of pride. A clean truck is a happy truck.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

True. It’s just that they don’t stay clean for long. ☹️ So hopefully they get their Joy from many sources. 😉😆😆

[@loisdavis7641]

🎉🎉❤I’ve learned driving a truck to always, always respect Mother Nature, and in return you should stay in the safe zone. That’s what Kevin does so well. Great job Kev, you give us all a restored faith in how people see truck drivers!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you Lois!!!! 😃👍

[@LeoOosterhof-go3ov]

The reason Kevin is driving so carefully is because he is a Canadian driver

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍👍👍🥰🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@nancyjohnson2551]

We drove for Roehl Transport...lots of snow for a new February graduate of their driving school!!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup! That’s an extra challenge to go along with everything else on that initial steep learning curve! 😳 Congratulations in getting that CDL and for staying safe…even in all that snow!!!

[@texasranch6936]

I wanted to compliment you both. I've bounced back and forth and cherry picked individual videos so far .. and not watched it like a season 1 & Season 2 series in order yet lol. What I appreciate is the teamwork you both provide the viewer. Tonya is great at being able to video things that Kevin would absolutely have zero chance to show if he was solo. Even the 'boring' stuff is interesting if you are really want to see how things work on a daily basis. Thanks to both of you for education and enjoyment! Safe Travels

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!!! Really appreciate your comment!!!!! We do think it makes our channel unique. 😃 Happy to have you along!

[@rockhenry-yy3vr]

Retired after 30 1/2 years of driving (usually Peterbilt 389's) in all weather. Couldn't have done it better myself - great delivery - makes you feel really good to get 'er done like you did.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you! That compliment means a lot coming from an experienced driver like you!!! 🥰

[@ETA555]

Black ice on the road is the most dangerous in my experience. Water turning in to ICE and water on top of that.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍

[@stevek5988]

Not using a engine brake on slippery roads is because it make the drives break traction. Not that you'd slow down too fast and a trailer come around. It's winter time, get used to a dirty truck, especially driving in salty Minnesota.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Thanks!!!

[@chrisborey1734]

It’s good to actually see a safe truck driver and calmly deliver his load under weather conditions. Once again job well done. As for your clean truck it will be clean again. Here in Alaska a clean truck will last about 15 minutes if lucky LOL. Stay safe and healthy out there.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks Chris!!! Appreciate your kind words! Yes…it will be clean again. And, as always, it will be futile! 😆😆😆

[@donnal4304]

You are very welcome!!!!!🤗

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😃😃😃👍

[@thunderroad7289]

It sucks when you spend money to get the truck washed after checking the weather forecast and it’s says no rain and get 10 miles down the road and it’s pouring rain lol

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆👍

[@charlespethtel6469]

Roads look a little rough. Love watching you two. Thank you for "delivering the goods"!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Our pleasure! Thanks for riding with us!!!

[@charlespethtel6469]

Is there any way to personally contact you, me and my bride are getting ready to hut the road around June 1st 2023?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@charlespethtel6469 Nice!! And newly married? If so, congratulations!!! Our email is in About section. 🥰

[@charlespethtel6469]

Thank you so much!

[@stevejorden7087]

At full stop your truck may slide backwards...lol

[@wolfsquared]

I prefer the white sands of Florida

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆😆😆🌴🌴🌴

[@GaryFast-qp5if]

Love you two

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Gosh…thanks! ☺️☺️☺️

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

Kevin a Beast

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆

[@donaldromano7390]

your loaded now and the weight is helping you the worst part will be when your empty be safe please 🙏 kevin wish you all the best 👍🙌☮️🕊️🍀🌈

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!

[@ricklorenzen7204]

Keep this in mind you're all your raw material to make any money a truck driver need to get with the bigger loads

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

🤔🤔🤔Is bigger always better?

[@nancybert5149]

Now that I am 85, I stay home when it snows. Before, however, I ran a public library located 4 steep and windy mountain roads away. I somehow always managed.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Nice!!! We love a good public library!!! Thank you! Which part of the country do you call home?

[@michaelrains2268]

I'm so glad where I live we do not get this type of winter weather . Great job of getting the trailer to the dock in less than optimal conditions.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks Michael!

[@brianbeal8560]

to much snow,what a mess

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆❄️❄️❄️

[@darrellsaunders4267]

That's what the STREAKIN BEACON is for...

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Dirt…resistance is futile! 🤣😆🤣😂😂🤣😆

[@donnal4304]

Love your videos!!!!You rocked that turn Kevin!!!!Good camera work Tonya!!!!!Keep the videos coming be blessed & stay safe which he's a very safe driver!!!!!👍👍👍👍🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🚛🚛🚛🚛

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!! 🥰

[@JoseluisBonilla-yq2nc]

Thanks I like the video

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Glad you liked it!

[@Moondoggy1970]

Atleast the roads weren’t iced up.I quit counting after 15 that’s how many cars 🚗 were in the ditch.It was kind of a challenge I’ll admit backing in my empty trailer today.Traction was a serious issue.I had to grab my bottle of anti-gel & pour some in front of each set of my drives & it actually helped my tires get traction,I’m gonna start carrying a jug of rock salt.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Good thinking!!! As for cars…we saw over 10 and a truck. ☹️☹️☹️

[@Moondoggy1970]

People disrespect the snow ❄️ & icey roads & just drive 2 fast & they end up in the ditch 😕

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@Moondoggy1970 Sad but true.

[@wolfsquared]

Got to reset peoplenet every so often to keep it from getting slow

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Kevin turns it off every night. That doesn’t seem to do anything. Is there some other way to reset it?

[@rockeerockey6941]

"Just me and my kazoo" by I. P. Daily

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Similar…yes…

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Back in the 70's, washing was a 5 gallon bucket and a long handled brush...

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😆🪣🚛

[@Ivc406]

Well done Kevin&Co, weather terrible if this was UK everything would've been at a complete standstill well done again please take care,regards👍🚛🚛

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks Patrick!! Always depends how often it happens in a place. MN is very used to it. And, luckily, Kevin is too from his Canadian days. 🇨🇦😃❄️❄️❄️

[@ricklorenzen7204]

Gavin you did a good job I will give you a pat on the back for that Johnny wants to know how people like driving in the snow I love it did it for 45 years

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Wow!!!!! ❄️❄️❄️ Prefer not driving in the snow, but it’s a nice change and a good challenge. And sure is beautiful. 👍😃

[@johnvanpoppel5559]

Great photos.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!

[@oscaraltamim8447]

Always great videos. Thank you guys stay safe

[@richardeckert6130]

Great job Kevin nothing more tiring than maneuvering around in the snow.🎉❤be safe

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!

[@donaldromano7390]

hard to believe it’s almost Easter 🐣

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup…crazy how time flies…though full transparency…this storm was in January. But we’re in snow today in Iowa. 🤦‍♀️ Come on summer!!!!! We’re ready!!!

[@davidrobertson606]

Cool you did well

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!

[@user-uu4gn4ii3p]

Winter Driving

[@newengland2352]

I hate winter driving, man your good at what you do for a living. Stay safe out there . 😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!

[@user-uu4gn4ii3p]

Adverse weather Heavy Rain Snow Don't use brake retarders during those conditions. Van cause your vehicle to slide.

[@RyaHelander]

Like here in Finland.

[@rondolan6457]

Kevin lucky you're their not northern California were they got 555 inches of snow

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳😳😳😳😳

[@donaldromano7390]

drop the air bags sometimes it helps or hope you have a bag of kitty litter

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Lol…no Kitty Litter…delivered that load a while ago. Should have asked for a sample. 😅😂😃🤣😆

[@carolanderson3679]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Great job, Kevin

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!

[@juneudell379]

That is a lot of snow drive safe love you both❤

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Love you too!!!!

[@rondolan6457]

You think that bad northern California received 555 inches of snow so far with more on the way

[@marybethhouse6712]

I hate it in the morning

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

It sure can slow things down in the morning.

[@hectorgarcia-zv1wi]

Remember onces you get to the truck stop can always shoot the shit over cup of coffee....

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Well…not Kevin. He doesn’t drink coffee. 😆😆😆

[@Ivc406]

My scariest moment in snow and ice when I was a bus driver came down very steep brae side ways, don't worry bus was empty but it scared me to death as the brae was running out onto major road 🙏

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Had to look up ‘brae.’ 😆 Like that word!!! Now we understand and can picture your experience. Holy moly!!!! You were lucky you stopped before the major road! 🙏

[@geraldjones8032]

Kevin what an job. You are doing exactly what the trainer taught the new drivers for Trailways, except it was for buses. I am glad I am setting in nice warm house, no snow, but we have a cold wind coming from the north. Enjoyed the video very much and all the comments. Hope you are going someplace that’s a little warmer. 👍👍😍😍😍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!! Iowa today. In the SNOW! 😆🤣😆😂❄️❄️❄️

[@SWITCH7425]

Wish I could experience driving in snow..... enjoying the content....Kevin and Tanya.... watching from Ndola Zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there!!! I think better to watch it on video. 😆😆😆😃👍🥰

[@francorama]

You guys must have been freezing over there in the tundra of Lambeau field.

[@illegallystalked3119]

I noticed you run 2 gps. I thought i was the only smart one,lol....been a hell of a winter hasnt it?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. Yes. And yes!!! 👍😆😃

[@gerthemmingsen1612]

Hi here in söd sweden we have 10 +degrees c Have followed your blog as gost with my 📱 translation 😊😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hello there!!! Nice to see you here twice! 😆😆😆 Thank you for watching and commenting, in English, Swedish, or emoji. 😆😆😆 I looked up Söd. Is that the short form for Södertälje? If so, looks like you have the Scania Museum. That would be very interesting! 😃

[@clayellis44]

@@TheJoyofTrucking sod is south or southern.

[@mrpumpken]

Was in yall's old stompin grounds yesterday. Phoenix. Sure is Beautiful With all the Greenery and Tall Cactus. Couldn't spell Sagoro 🤣

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆Just use🌵. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@davynb1555]

Great job with the care you take. Down here in Aus we get wet gravel roads to test patience, skills etc. Bn driving down here for 40+ years. Would love to come over and do some operating!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Lol…we’d love to drive in Australia!! Maybe we can pull a switch? 😉 We actually did look into a visa for driving in Australia. Thought that would be a great way to see your beautiful (and large) country. Unfortunately they suspended the easy work visa for truck drivers. ☹️ Guess we’ll just have to come as tourists some day and buy a van to travel around. 😃

[@davynb1555]

@@TheJoyofTrucking keep in contact. Due to shortage of drivers here, the situation is evolving constantly.

[@nancybert5149]

Great job, you two! Stay safe.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!

[@somebodysomewhereonearth]

Keep up the good work love your videos. Just wondering why your wife don't drive also? Twice the money for yall! Drive safe out there brother.

[@richardeckert6130]

Got snowed in kadoka south dakota one time, after 2 days I could walk a snow drift from ground level to the top rack of my car hauler

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Holy crap!!!!! 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳Good thing you had fuel and supplies!

[@rondolan6457]

Have you seen pictures of northern California they got 555 inches of snow with more on the way

[@davidjones8680]

Keep safe out there, some of those vehicles flashing past you on the highways were chancing their luck in my opinion.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! And we saw a lot of them in the ditches.

[@atlasshrugged3753]

Nice job.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍😃Thank you!!

[@douglasmijangos3327]

Driving in the snow isn’t fun but the thing I hate the most is driving in Fog … that’s horrible.. I hated the Fog 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes! Very unsettling not knowing what’s ahead. 😳

[@fredderickfield2872]

Love the videos stay safe keep trucking 🚚. From u.k

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Mywhtjp]

Hi folks.. Ahem.. don't use all the heads (full - stage 3). Use 1 or 2 is ok. Depending on conditions. We got an inch or 2 of that white stuff here last night. 2300' So. Oregon..

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Good tip!! Thanks! We were in Oregon recently! Beautiful!!

[@Mywhtjp]

@@TheJoyofTrucking Nice.. I live up Hwy 62 area.. Snowing here now as I type..

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@Mywhtjp 👍We hit snow today in Iowa. ❄️❄️❄️

[@Mywhtjp]

@@TheJoyofTrucking as expected.. haha..

[@reggieroberts76]

Can you do a video on how to use your qualcom device Maybe coming to Crete

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

It’s a good video idea. Not sure when we’ll get to it though. They will teach it at orientation. It’s not as good as Werner’s, but they are looking to upgrade soon. Let us know if you end up with specific questions if they miss teaching you something and we haven’t made a video yet. He does show some things about it in some videos.

[@reggieroberts76]

@@TheJoyofTrucking after doing a T cal do you suppose to scan paperwork then get next load? How that process work?Thanks.

[@AodhMacRaynall-dr1sf]

Damn, yall in Colorado and this one ain't shut up since yall left Arkansas!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hope it was entertaining!

[@DawnsJediWind]

Great video content! 😊I am curious if you have ever had to chain up the truck to get through wintry weather? I work regional in states that put up the chain law frequently when conditions are snowy/icy like this, but my company has a policy that we shut down if we want when the weather is that bad. Good to see you delivering safely under those conditions, keep up the good work!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there! In two years Kevin has never had to chain. Both Werner and Crete encourage drivers to shut down if conditions are unsafe. 👍

[@michaeldavenport5034]

Excellent job Kevin, driving and getting into that dock. Appreciate Tanya videoing, especially outside. And her funny comments all of the time. Nice of that company doing the right thing at their facility. Did that truck coming in park next to you? Be safe. 😊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks from both of us! Truth be told…this was in January and I don’t recall what the other truck did. 🤔❄️ Thanks for continuing to ride with us and finding my commentary amusing. 😉

[@michaeldavenport5034]

@@TheJoyofTrucking the "Pass me the donuts" comment in the previous video was hilarious. Lol. My pleasure. Well, that had snow again in March just a few weeks ago.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@michaeldavenport5034 👍👍👍🍩🍩🍩😆🤣😂😆 Snow TODAY as we drive through Iowa! Winter weather not over yet. 🤦‍♀️❄️❄️❄️

[@ChapzinoTheDon]

​@@TheJoyofTrucking I'm stuck in Salt Lake had to come thru Cheyenne Laramie yesterday what a mess

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@ChapzinoTheDon 😳😳😳So sorry!!! We just left Wamsutter, WY yesterday morning heading east. Guess we were super lucky!!! Hope you can get going again soon!!!

[@janandersson9657]

We have snow here i Sweden 6 month a year

[@GEricBromley]

As you said; " no jake brakes, no cruise control". But do you go to manual shifting on the AUTOMATED Trans. in these conditions? In AUTOMATED mode, a down shift in slippery conditions could cause a momentary loss of traction, instant cardiac arrest and a laundry bill.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😳🤣😂🤣😆🤣😂 Almost never. Automatic down shifts are regulated by speed. Kevin controls it using his foot brake.

[@jond230]

If you shouldn't use the jake break in the snow, how would you descend a mountain in the snow?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

If roadway is covered in snow it would safest to wait it out. If caught off guard put on chains if appropriate. In wet conditions we go VERY SLOWLY with foot break only.

[@timbaubense]

Tânia can you ask Kevin why he uses two gps? Just curious! Love your videos great job!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!! The second one has a dashcam. He can have more information and zoom in to different distances. 👍😃

[@mattbishop7318]

Great job Kevin!!!! Great job behind the camera Tonya!!!! 🤙❄️🤙❄️🤙❄️🤙❄️

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thank you!!!!

[@gerryunger2877]

You said Winnipeg. Is that Winnipeg Manitoba I live about 1 hour south west of Winnipeg Manitoba.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup! That’s the one. Loved there 1980-1983. Where are you?

[@gerryunger2877]

@@TheJoyofTrucking I live in Morden . But i grew up in Thompson,

[@vanditravelsnomad9198]

⛄️ Nice job 👏 👏👏 are you required to carry chains ? Hated driving in Washington St. as you’d have to chain up by requirement go over 1 hill then by requirement unchain, drive several miles then have to chain up… 😣 Happy Travels & Adventures

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

OMG!! That’ll keep you fit!! 😳😆😆🤣😂 Crete has chains on every truck. Luckily, Kevin has never had to use them.

[@doctetzer_01]

Don't drive dry van no money in it. Flatbed more money second highest paid in trucking industry i doing since 90s. I have a KENWORTH custom sleeper. I watch your videos couple doing it im trying to get my wife help me do it besides the driving part I never worked for anyone again not worth it to me anymore owner opt u understand why. Thanks for videos dr retzer

[@gost9396]

👍👍👍

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

❄️❄️❄️🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪😉

[@ricklorenzen7204]

Kevin please tell Tanya what a jake brake is what is a engine brake

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

He did. Again. But he uses the same leaver for both and his explanation left me confused STILL. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@juneudell379]

Tanya are from Winnipeg

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

I lived there for 3 looooooong years. 😉😆😆😆

[@juneudell379]

My sister lives there

[@fishbonefamilyfirst]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

👍👍👍😃

[@terryb5000]

We’re are you at in this snow fall

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

East side of St.Paul, MN. ❄️

[@terryb5000]

No wonder, be safe

[@joeshmooo5327]

slippery

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yup…😳

[@denanebergall5514]

👏👏👏👏👍👊

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Thanks!!!

[@rogerr.7228]

For Crete Carrier's owner operator program, Are drivers allowed to by whatever truck they want, or can they only former company trucks owned by Crete?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

You can buy your own truck. Best to get a Freightliner or KW T680 because that’s their fleet and the mechanics know how to work on them so parts and labor will be cheaper. We don’t know details about possible presenters for o/o trucks not bought from them.

[@rogerr.7228]

@@TheJoyofTrucking 19:48 Anyway, I don't why but I'm just fascinated by the sound of loud truck and trailer air brakes. SPUUIIISHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH PISHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh lol 😂That sound is music to my ears😆 Some air brakes are so loud, they echo right through your ears especially when standing right behind the truck or next to it. OOOOOO WEEEEEE

[@littleroo340]

Just curious but do you have 2 GPS units and if so why??

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. One includes a dashcam. And the more info the better. 😃👍

[@randallwoods9104]

Does Crete carry chains?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Yes. Trucks have chains. No need to hunt them down like we did at Werner. But…Crete wants you to stay safe. They’d rather you sit it out than take risks. So far Kevin has been lucky and has never had to chain. 🤞🤞🤞

[@ah4furnishings348]

As an old 13 speed driver who has never driven an automatic how is the automatic on the mountain and in the snow?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Hey there. It shifts almost when it’s supposed to. You can shift if you want. Kevin thinks it’s actually safer for going downhills. In the snow it’s fine too.

[@ah4furnishings348]

@@TheJoyofTrucking thanks for the reply! I enjoy your videos Looking back I have to say I sure wish I had a cell phone and GPS back then Take care and keep on trucking

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

@@ah4furnishings348 Thanks! Glad you enjoy our videos! We are happy to have you along! Yes…cell phones and GPS make so many things so much easier and help drivers stay connected. We are grateful!!!

[@vaderinyourheart8509]

Just a question she seems to have a accent when she talks and I can’t place it where is she from?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

That’s uniquely me…I had a Mid-West American Dad who taught me some English while I was growing up speaking German. Learned Canadian age 13. Lived in Caribbean 20 years. 😆😆😆So it’s really Canadian with a bit of a German accent and some Cruzan thrown in the mix. 😆😆😆👍😃🇺🇸🇩🇪🇨🇦🇻🇮

[@wolfgangresch1650]

🙏🙏🙏🙏💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

❄️❄️❄️😃👍

[@rogerr.7228]

What state are guys from originally?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

Kevin is from Canada. I was born in Kansas but grew up speaking German and then learning English mostly as Canadian. 😃

[@rogerr.7228]

@@TheJoyofTrucking oh ok cool

[@stevejorden7087]

A slow plow operator is worse then no plow operator in some conditions.

[@garybollrud8968]

Where the hell is this so I dont accept loads there. Only half joking.

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

😆😆😆🤣😂🐧🐧🐧Penguin Insulation in Oakdale, MN.

[@UnionPacificFlaglessAC6000CW]

Put your chains on, truckers!

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

That’s an option here in MN…🤔🤔🤔

[@UnionPacificFlaglessAC6000CW]

Yeah.

[@UnionPacificFlaglessAC6000CW]

I usually put my chains on my drive tires whenever I experience snow in my area.

[@UnionPacificFlaglessAC6000CW]

And, I have trailer 4757.

[@PurpleDogCafe]

Enoyed the kazoo music.

[@geraldjones8032]

Kiev

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

?

[@tom27151]

You want a 🍭?

[@TheJoyofTrucking]

No thank you. Too much sugar and coloring.😳😉