MONEY in Trucking - My First Month with CRETE CARRIER

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  • MONEY in Trucking. Kevin tells us about his first month with CRETE CARRIER. He'll talk about orientation and the guaranteed pay they have for their new company drivers.
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  • @TheJoyofTrucking
    @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks for watching! If you are interested in driving for Crete Carrier, you can call Cassidy at 402-479-2709 or Recruiting at 1-800-998-2221. Please give them our referral code SLOKEV. We appreciate it! And we appreciate you!!!

    • @andrewblakeleythedirtybrot8934
      @andrewblakeleythedirtybrot8934 Před rokem +1

      Are you hauling refr. ? Or dry van?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      @@andrewblakeleythedirtybrot8934 Kevin is in the Crete Dry Van division. OTR48. 😃

    • @OriginalPhil
      @OriginalPhil Před rokem +1

      This is really helpful info, thank you! Been following your channel since you started with Werner. Coincidentally, I'm considering applying to Crete now. If I do, I'll make sure to use your code.

    • @OriginalPhil
      @OriginalPhil Před rokem +1

      By the way, do you know if Crete has forced dispatch to NYC?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      @@OriginalPhil 🤔🤔🤔 No. Sorry. We don’t know. It’s a good question. They let Kevin turn down loads that aren’t ‘productive’. Not sure if there are consequences for you if you turn down a NYC load.

  • @bonniegardner1154
    @bonniegardner1154 Před 2 lety +2

    Great to hear it's working out for you!!!!!!!

  • @odnycbx3765
    @odnycbx3765 Před 2 lety +1

    Sounds good money 💰🤑 can't wait to see next video on u both 😉 be safe 🙂

  • @johnmcclain7072
    @johnmcclain7072 Před 2 lety +1

    That's a pretty good first month considering everything. Congratulations. You and Tanya truck it safe 😎

  • @FaridShaheed
    @FaridShaheed Před rokem +1

    nice job sir thanks for the updates !

  • @Jeff250lbc
    @Jeff250lbc Před 2 lety +2

    Nice to see you hydrating… out standing..

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      I (Tanja) thought of you with that part of the video!!! The water sounds are dedicated to you!!!!

  • @FPVace
    @FPVace Před 2 lety +2

    Very informative, much appreciated.
    For what you sacrifice ( 24-7 ), should be more. You're headed in the right direction, keep it going. You seem to enjoy it, all good 👍
    Thanks, I like these type of videos.

  • @Moondoggy1970
    @Moondoggy1970 Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding Vid & great content 👍🏽😎

  • @jimb3541
    @jimb3541 Před 2 lety +3

    Glad you are digging your new gig. I figured it was going to take a month or so to unlearn Werner and adapt to Creete. Have a good day tomorrow and stay safe.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Always appreciate your comments!!! Still relearning a few things….

  • @JunoOnTour
    @JunoOnTour Před 2 lety +2

    Just wanted to say thank you for being the biggest factor by far in my decision to join Shaffer! Currently going through the hiring process, wouldn’t have happened without the insight of your videos!

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      We are so happy to hear that our videos were helpful in your decision making process! We hope that things go well for you! Remember, it’s still trucking and they aren’t perfect, but we are very happy with our decision. Which company are you switching from? Where will you be based out of? We do hope that you will give them our referral code: SLOKEV. We would be very grateful! Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!

  • @Tommygunz106
    @Tommygunz106 Před rokem

    Thanks info I'll be going to crete in April gonna do a walmart account ill be living in dfw area but wanted some consistency.

  • @thedale2112
    @thedale2112 Před 2 lety +4

    Now THAT'S what I'm talkin about! Nice work, Brother Kevin...

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +2

      😃😃😃😃

    • @najn2372
      @najn2372 Před 2 lety

      @@TheJoyofTrucking AWESOME.
      How many miles did you drive a week for the 1200? Is it all dry van?
      Thanks

  • @thesearcherman6652
    @thesearcherman6652 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad it working!

  • @charliebravo5562
    @charliebravo5562 Před rokem +1

    Nice work!

  • @carlosaguirre1313
    @carlosaguirre1313 Před 2 lety +1

    Kevin
    Good morning
    Was not a bad month , Hope the coming month get better .
    You deserve It
    Have a nice and safe tríp
    BEST REGARDS
    9 July 2022

  • @freshwhiteteee
    @freshwhiteteee Před 2 lety +3

    talk about an upgrade. well done kev 👍🏼👍🏼
    you’ve done everything right so far in your career overall & i believe now you are reaping the benefits of accumulated “experience” ! me personally im not the OTR type, but .64CPM is fantastic and with the mileage averages, you have a great opportunity to really see a nice increase in compensation without really doing any extra or new work. just what you’ve been doing!
    i make .63CPM at the company im at now but i’m a regional guy like mentioned. for me, it’s all about that hometime & work balance. im home every single friday at a great time and don’t restart until monday morning! i love it honestly. my first pay raise was .07cpm more and their trucks run 72mph!
    from one driver to another with similar experience level, im glad to see how far you’ve come with the career and channel. im sure you’re well on your way to monetization with youtube as well, so just keep it up. karma is on your side!!
    for anyone interested, on my channel i have lots of videos just like this about the company i work for. feel free to check it out! 😎👍🏼

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you!!!! And we are happy for you!! And you always have a great attitude in your comments on our channel. So any viewers reading this…go check out his channel!!! Love the Logo of your company. 😉

  • @danielveloz3633
    @danielveloz3633 Před 2 měsíci

    I just subscribed, love your videos. Why exactly did you quit Werner Enterprises? I did see the video but was not understanding some of it.

  • @kens.3729
    @kens.3729 Před 2 lety +2

    GOD knows we need a LOT more Truckers so Thanks for a Moving the Goods across the US for us. 👍🙏

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much!!! Happy to do it!!! Thanks for coming along with us!!!

  • @williammora2003
    @williammora2003 Před 2 lety +1

    Not bad at all. Congrats! Hope the change over has been smooth as can be.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks!! Well...the change over came with a few bumps, but we are so happy with our decision!!! Things aren't perfect, but they are definitely good!!!😀😃

    • @williammora2003
      @williammora2003 Před 2 lety

      There will always be some bumps. As long as you are enjoying the change! Congrats!

  • @vasilecrasiuc701
    @vasilecrasiuc701 Před 2 lety +2

    You are the best 👌

  • @truckingwithcrete
    @truckingwithcrete Před 2 lety +2

    The special effects on the water 🤣😂🤣 I almost die 😅🤣

  • @robertloya5683
    @robertloya5683 Před rokem

    Like watching your videos,I want to become a trucker but it is hard taking that first step.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      Just do it. “The Journey of a 1,000 miles begins with one step.” In this case the journey of possibly millions of miles. 😉 But seriously…what’s the fear?

  • @truckingwithcrete
    @truckingwithcrete Před 2 lety +3

    Nice to hear that you're doing well Kevin. I'm also doing the national fleet 21 days out doing dry also. I got to tell you in the 4 years I been working for crete my smallest check ever was 943 dollars but only once. Other than that I'm always 2800 to 3400 miles every week. Last week I had a 2629 miles but that's because I didn't have enough time to enter my last load of 1925 miles to California so from there I got another load drop and hook of course for 2224 miles so this new week is gonna be nice. But is always been like that to me. Thanks to my asset manager Joel he is the man.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      That is great to hear!!! Right now Kevin has been getting a feel for things and more clarity on some things, like actually being able to turn down loads if the don't make good sense for time and efficiency. His asset manager actually told him to do that!!! Strangely he has also had a large amount of live loads and unloads. On the website it says company OTR can expect 73% drop and hook. Right now that's almost the percentage of live load or unload on at least one end of a load. He'll be talking to his asset manager about that. Once that is fixed, with the long runs they give him, he should also start getting higher averages above that 3000!!! We are excited about how it is going!!! And we really appreciate you, as a driver for Crete for four years, sharing your experience with us here on the channel!!! Hope to meet you in person sometime soon!!!

    • @truckingwithcrete
      @truckingwithcrete Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheJoyofTrucking same here hopefully will get the chance to meet soon. I was in Georgia yesterday that's where I delivered the California load. Now I'm going to Coldwater Michigan to a Walmart dc. Be safe out there you guys.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      @@truckingwithcrete You too!!!

  • @waynecribb4922
    @waynecribb4922 Před rokem +1

    Of course they are gonna "take care of you" while in orientation.

  • @Bigdaddylover69
    @Bigdaddylover69 Před 2 lety +1

    Big money grip Kevin !

  • @Jeff250lbc
    @Jeff250lbc Před 2 lety +1

    Nice.

  • @jeepcj7909
    @jeepcj7909 Před 2 lety +1

    very nice your hard working man and talented by miles you do very organized who does editing videos you or wife there simple to point .companies should just hire you promote company like hollywood star keep up good work

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Lol!!!! Thanks!!!! I (Tanja) do everything CZcams. Kevin is my Hollywood star. ;-)))) 😃🙏

  • @ericcutrer1467
    @ericcutrer1467 Před rokem +2

    Unless they recently increased the guaranteed amount for the first 3 weeks it was $1,000 when I started in Feb. I'm on the SE Kimberly Clark dedicated route and I can go home every 6 days or 12 days for 2 days. At first I was doing the 6 days but I wasn't getting the miles I wanted so I started doing 12 days and it works a lot better. I get .53 cpm and average 2100 miles and up a week. They give you plenty of time to make the deliveries with most of them being a drop with a time of 001 to 23:59.

  • @slipdog04jumpseat37
    @slipdog04jumpseat37 Před rokem +1

    Definitely interested, so many questions. I’m close and live in your area. Just want freedom to make decent money and home time. I’m a jack of trades when comes to trucking but need the right gig!

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      We hear you! Keep watching the videos. You’ll get a good peek at what it’s like driving for Crete. They are not perfect, it’s still trucking after all, but we are very happy with our decision! Kevin is making 50% more than with Werner. We’ll have a video on that in the next few days. If you are looking at the Deland terminal give them a call not sure what accounts they have out of there. Kevin is OTR48 and has to stay out a minimum of 3 weeks for the cpm rate he has. So if you want more home time than that check with Cassidy to see what else they might have out of that area. Let us know if you have any specific questions we can help with. Thanks for watching!!

  • @brandonlacy7977
    @brandonlacy7977 Před rokem +1

    I got my application turned in after I talked with a recruiter. I'll give Cassidy a call to check on my application.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      Hey there! Just catching up on comments. Sorry. How is it going? Are you in a red truck? 😃

  • @gregoryjolley8024
    @gregoryjolley8024 Před rokem +2

    For the 2800 miles of week 3 OTR what parts of the country were you driving ? Where were your loads to and from generally? Automatic or manual?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      Hey there! It’s an ‘automated manual transmission’. So no shifting required. Kevin runs all over with Crete. As far west as Los Angeles and Seattle and as Far East as New Hampshire. North and South and everything in between. 😃

    • @gregoryjolley8024
      @gregoryjolley8024 Před rokem +1

      @@TheJoyofTrucking cool

  • @ramblingbill9101
    @ramblingbill9101 Před 2 lety +2

    You might want to check with the company about disclosing salary information. Most companies have a strict non disclosure clause in the employee agreement. Not sure about Crete.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +3

      Hmmmmm? Seems to me it’s good news!! Can’t imagine they’d be upset about us telling viewers that we are happy with Kevin’s pay check and how much it is. They know we have a channel. Other drivers talk about their money too. I think they are ethical and transparent. But appreciate your concern.

    • @ramblingbill9101
      @ramblingbill9101 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheJoyofTrucking I thought the video was great but just wanted to mention that. You are probably ok since Crete does disclose details about pay in advertising, etc. I came from a corporate background from companies that would let people go for just telling another employee what your salary was. But times are changing and there is more transparency nowadays. Good job on all the videos - you guys are rocking it.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you!!! We know where you’re coming from. Sometimes we have to really stretch into those new social norms. Also, just in general, talking publicly about money is a new thing. But we saw so many videos where drivers disclosed their earnings. And it’s interesting and helpful and so we got over the taboo and decided to share so others can be empowered in their decision making. 😃😃😃

  • @misterg1743
    @misterg1743 Před rokem

    How old is the equipment, I mean what year and models are the trucks? And on your paychecks how much they deduct.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      Generally 2019 and younger. Freightliners mostly. Some KW. They deduct basics but you choose some of it. Like healthcare and 401K contributions. 😃

  • @truckingwithj7202
    @truckingwithj7202 Před 2 lety +2

    What is the emblem on Kevin's hat? I know it says Shaffer trucking.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      Lol…this one actually says ‘Kevin’. A gift from my Uncle Allen. :-)

  • @ngagenokia
    @ngagenokia Před 2 lety +2

    not bad

  • @Jeff250lbc
    @Jeff250lbc Před 2 lety +1

    I start with J b hunt Tue.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Awesome!!! Congratulations!!! Best of luck! Let us know how it goes!!!

  • @floridabeardedwoodworker
    @floridabeardedwoodworker Před 2 lety +1

    Hey will they hire new drivers? I got my cdl a in December

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Hey there!!! Tomorrows video will actually address this question. We weren’t sure either and had a lot of questions from viewers. So Kevin called Cassidy who gave him the details. Be sure to watch. The short version: Yes after 6 months but then with a trainer. Yes after 8 months of coming from certain companies and then no trainer. Yes after a year and then no trainer. Details tomorrow.

  • @user-rn9xd2il3g
    @user-rn9xd2il3g Před 9 měsíci +1

    I live in Indianapolis for my day off. You think they let me take the truck driving to my home.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 9 měsíci

      If you have room at home we thought you could take the truck home. No??

  • @brickcity7784
    @brickcity7784 Před 2 lety +2

    How much experience do I need for Crete?…I have about a year but how recent does it have to be?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      6-12 months. Kevin will talk about that in tomorrow’s video. So don’t miss it. But we did not ask how recent it needs to be. Darn! You can give Cassidy a call. Number is in description and pinned comment.

  • @AlecDaStar
    @AlecDaStar Před rokem +1

    So u get .62cpm is that plus per diem or can u get per diem also?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      Yes. 62cpm. That’s OTR States, having to stay out a minimum of 21 days. There had been an additional 2cpm surge pay during pandemic. But that has ended. Crete allows you to do per diem. It would come out of the 62cpm. Kevin decided not to do per diem.

  • @Bendigo1
    @Bendigo1 Před 2 lety +9

    That is a lot better tan 900/week, huh. 😁👍🏼
    Hopefully they can keep you rolling like that every week.
    It has been tough for a lot of companies the past month or so to keep drivers rolling in certain areas. It is costing extra to move loads without making up for it because of the rates vs fuel prices. Last week I saw 4 crete trucks parked at the same truckstop fo 4 days, i asked one of the drivers if they were ok and they said they have all been waiting for loads. But that has been for a lot of companies because of the area and not much going out for dry vans. It sucks because a lot of loads coming in but nothing going out and nothing within a reasonable distance to deadhead to.

    • @jarvisjones9530
      @jarvisjones9530 Před 2 lety +4

      But look at the huge Backlog of Containers along the West Coast; It's been in the news about that. I Fully Understand That's Intermodal, but that still should leave more than enough Loads For The Dry-Van Sector Out Here. It has to be the Trucking Company Themselves Scaling Back on Loads Because of The Fuel Cost, Etc. Frankly, if their not careful, some of those carriers could go out of business; Especially the smaller Carriers. High Fuel Cost's Are Causing Major Headaches Out Here.

    • @Bendigo1
      @Bendigo1 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jarvisjones9530 yup, trucks and trains can not get containers in and out of the ports fast enough. And now that California pretty much shut down most of the trucks that were doing that, it is going to get worse. Between not having the freight to move and moving the freight for what the shipper wants to pay vs what it costs to move it, it all adds up to freight not moving and trucks sitting.

    • @truckingwithj7202
      @truckingwithj7202 Před 2 lety +2

      It depends on the company. The company I drive for wouldn't leave me sitting for 4 days waiting for a load. They would deadhead me as far as needed. I've deadheaded 500 miles to get a load with this company. A truck sitting is losing money.

    • @Bendigo1
      @Bendigo1 Před 2 lety +2

      @@truckingwithj7202 True, but a sitting truck may lose half or less than one that is rolling with no compensation. When you figure at least $1 per mile just for fuel and wear and tear on the truck, it adds up fast. Unless the load you are going to makes up for both traveling to and hauling the load, it is not worth it and may be less expensive to have a driver sit and wait for a load that is closer.

    • @truckingwithj7202
      @truckingwithj7202 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Bendigo1 but, at least in my situation, if I am sitting, I am getting paid, I am also more than likely idling the truck. 4 days of me sitting is more than double me driving empty 500 miles.

  • @Kyle-gb9dq
    @Kyle-gb9dq Před rokem

    In reality, in the small print, most companies tell you that the average is 2200-2500 miles per week. Averaged out over 52 weeks(1 year). That's the reality of it, folks. In the last week of truck driving school, I'll never forget what our most knowledgeable instructor said to our class. 'You'll average 2500 miles per week. Anyone that tells you they're getting 4000-5000 miles a week is doing dope'. Turns out to be a true statement, from what I've seen out on the road.

  • @bill6310
    @bill6310 Před rokem +1

    How much time on the road do you have to have to drive for Crete?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching! Here’s a video answering that question with details. Hope it helps!
      Q&A - Your Questions About Coming to CRETE CARRIER
      czcams.com/video/KMMdyFgqaEo/video.html

  • @manuelzepeda8405
    @manuelzepeda8405 Před rokem +1

    Are the trucks over at crete speed limited?

  • @demetrusthrower9856
    @demetrusthrower9856 Před 2 lety +1

    No issues with Crete carriers,I worked there way back in 1999,the dispatcher I was assigned ,to make a long story short his name was Jason black hair mid 50’s by know,I had issues with him from day one ,I quit after 6 weeks because I was promised that I would get a load by the house to pick up my stuff ,he never did ,so I left the truck at their yard in kc after that he’s been harassing me since by trying to cause me problems today ,I called safety several times to complain about him to no avail,that was my experience with working there 😑

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Sorry to hear your story! Asset manager/fleet manager/dispatcher (whatever the company calls them) can definitely make or break a driver's experience with a particular company!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!

    • @coldfusion5153
      @coldfusion5153 Před rokem

      What do you mean he is still harassing you even after u quit 20 yes back??

  • @Casper55
    @Casper55 Před 2 lety +6

    My checks have been over $2,000. Last few weeks l. But I also stay out working. I don't go home

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +2

      Excellent!!!! Happy for you!!! Yes!!!

    • @kevinscott6393
      @kevinscott6393 Před 2 lety +3

      Life's too short not to take time off to enjoy what you want to do.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      @@kevinscott6393 Very good point!! Missed that. Thanks for pointing it out. Balance is good.

    • @kevinscott6393
      @kevinscott6393 Před 2 lety +3

      A friend if mine was that way. "All work, no play" he worked 7 days a week. To NO time off, and only 1/2 day off for Thanksgiving/Christmas. People would tell him, take time of enjoy life a little. He said he worked like that since he was 20 yrs old. He said when he would retire he'd have off everyday and wouldn't have to worry about money. Well, the day came, he retired and the next morning had a heart attack and died. True story. Worked his whole life to have one day off. Like you said Kevin, balance.

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      @@kevinscott6393 😢😢😢😢🥺🥺 That’s so very sad!!! And a good lesson for everyone. Time in this planet is not guaranteed.

  • @jarvisjones9530
    @jarvisjones9530 Před 2 lety +4

    Is Crete Carriers a Publicly Traded Company, or are they Strictly Private? In other words, are they on the Stock Market? If so, are the Company Drivers Given An Opportunity To Become An Investor There? I'm just curious about that. Thanks. Stay Safe Out There Truckers. ☺

    • @ramblingbill9101
      @ramblingbill9101 Před 2 lety +5

      Crete is privately owned so no publicly traded stock. They are a profit sharing company. All employees with one year or more employment receive a portion of the profit which is put in to their 401k retirement fund. Last year Crete shared $16 million in profit with the employees. Your distribution is based on years of service plus your past years wages. I have 14 years with them and last year’s share was $6 thousand or so. It really helps your retirement grow.

    • @jarvisjones9530
      @jarvisjones9530 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ramblingbill9101 ..Thanks For The Feedback, Rambling Bill. I Appreciate It Bro. Have A Great Weekend!!!☺

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +2

      Private. :-))

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for the details!!

  • @kingmike40
    @kingmike40 Před 2 lety +1

    How does that pay compare to Werner?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Much better. Here’s a video to give you details. 😃
      czcams.com/video/w4qh0MHU_To/video.html

  • @1inamillion619
    @1inamillion619 Před 2 lety +1

    Do I need covid shots for orientation?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      Not that they mentioned. No one asked Kevin. No one ever said anything about it as far as I know. Best to ask them directly though. As you know all that type of stuff has been very fluid and who knows if it changes.

  • @katlynn_b1626
    @katlynn_b1626 Před rokem +1

    Do they do forced dispatch/ let you drive on the same drive sleep schedule everyday?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      You can turn down loads that are ‘unproductive.’ And, yes, you can determine your drive/sleep schedule. We do! Kevin likes to finish at a reasonable time and generally starts at 6am.

    • @katlynn_b1626
      @katlynn_b1626 Před rokem +1

      @@TheJoyofTrucking thanks for the reply! I haven’t watched all of your videos, so forgive me if this is answered in another. Do you and your husband team drive or are you his ride along? My husband and I started team driving for his current company but they never let us take a break together so I just became his ride along. We are doing research on Crete right now!

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      @@katlynn_b1626 No problem. Hats off to you for driving trucks!! I do not have a CDL. We are not interested in team driving because of exactly what you said. We want to spend time together. And sleep well. 😁😁 So…I’m a passenger. We are very happy with Crete. And there’s lots of Oldtimers and drivers who return. Check out our channel. Lots of info. Feel free to ask us anything else if you don’t see it in the videos. 😃😃😃 And if you decide Crete is a good fit for you and your husband, please be so kind and use our referral code, SLOKEV. We’d appreciate that!!!

  • @k00ltv69
    @k00ltv69 Před rokem +1

    What’s the home time option for Crete, like how many days out V

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      Kevin does 21 days out as a minimum. He gets one day home time for every six days out. So if he goes 24 days he gets four days. The have different options. You’d need to speak with a recruiter to see what’s available in your area. The number is in description. Good luck.

    • @k00ltv69
      @k00ltv69 Před rokem +1

      @@TheJoyofTrucking thank u

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem

      @@k00ltv69 👍😃

  • @diondion2020
    @diondion2020 Před rokem +1

    Is it a lot of night driving?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      No. Kevin prefers daytime. You set your own schedule and work with your asset manager, letting them understand how you like to run. We know other drivers who like to drive at night and that’s possible too if you want to run like that. It’s up to you. 😃

  • @LANTHENS
    @LANTHENS Před 2 lety +1

    That's good . I've drove a lot further for a lot less.

  • @Casper55
    @Casper55 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm 2 months in

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +1

      How are you liking it?

    • @Casper55
      @Casper55 Před 2 lety

      @@TheJoyofTrucking so far so good. Wish they would of told us about not letting the truck go over the governor. I got a safety point for that. Communication on the weekends needs some improvement. But I like it overall

    • @JASONHJEFFERSON
      @JASONHJEFFERSON Před 2 lety +1

      @@Casper55 im surprised bc when i was there for 12.5 years i never heard anything about going over the governor id roll the sisters in Wyoming at 75 to 80 so i could get a rolling start to get up the other side lol

    • @Casper55
      @Casper55 Před 2 lety

      @@JASONHJEFFERSON yea that smart drive gets you. It seems it's a big deal. I might be leaving soon if things don't improve

  • @texasborntrucker666
    @texasborntrucker666 Před 2 lety +3

    How many miles did you get kevin?

  • @tedshantz6193
    @tedshantz6193 Před 2 lety

    sounds like company exects pitchin in coments

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      I don’t think so. I know most of those subscribers. They’ve been around for many months. Before our move to Crete.

  • @wolfgangresch1650
    @wolfgangresch1650 Před 2 lety +1

    💪💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏

  • @thomasramey4256
    @thomasramey4256 Před 2 lety +2

    They will squeeze you out after six months if you do not become a trainer (I think) IMO

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for your concern. We’ve met lots of drivers who have been with Crete a long time without becoming trainers. They don’t take rookies, so they don’t need a lot of trainers like Werner does for example.

    • @markw6867
      @markw6867 Před 2 lety +1

      How would they go about that

    • @thomasramey4256
      @thomasramey4256 Před 2 lety

      @@markw6867 cut miles, layovers that last 23hrs, CCC has 1,000 ways to do it and it's all legal :-(

    • @rickw6751
      @rickw6751 Před 2 lety +1

      I've been with Crete for 30 years about 16 as an O/O they don't do petty stuff like that .solid company all around

    • @JASONHJEFFERSON
      @JASONHJEFFERSON Před 2 lety +1

      no they wont i worked there 12.5 years they asked me a few times after i told them i wasn't interested they never asked me again. im out now hauling fuel but otr they are ok

  • @michaelbutt4508
    @michaelbutt4508 Před 2 lety +1

    Trying to tell you guys go LTL.$$$$ just sayn....

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před 2 lety

      Thank you!! And duly noted!! :-))))

    • @michaelbutt4508
      @michaelbutt4508 Před 2 lety

      Attention : Estes / R&L / Fed Ex Freight / XPO Logistics/ all paying $ $ 180,000 G's for teams all terminal to terminal all drop & hook ..!!!$$$$$ Just do it is all I can tell you guys and they are begging for drivers asap

    • @JASONHJEFFERSON
      @JASONHJEFFERSON Před 2 lety

      or fuel i make good money pretty easy once you learn all the procedures

  • @michaelswift9408
    @michaelswift9408 Před rokem +1

    If you ain't making two thousand dollars a week you need a job.

  • @axiom.ai.obviousbattletank7139

    I know you have woke experience. I'm curious about other drivers. You satisfied with crete?

  • @jorgesaenz2745
    @jorgesaenz2745 Před rokem +1

    64 cents a mile …jesus, broker pay $1.20 from florida,,, how crete make money?

    • @TheJoyofTrucking
      @TheJoyofTrucking  Před rokem +1

      By making drivers do the T1 Inspections! 😆😆😆😂🤣😂🤣😆 seriously though…Crete does not use brokers. They have solid customers. And it is actually 62cpm plus temporary surge pay that has now ended. ☹️😔😣