Hello there!
Through the miles, we discovered what helps drivers succeed.
Now, we're passionate about sharing what we've learned and helping others build healthier, happier, and more successful lives.
Hello there!
Through the miles, we discovered what helps drivers succeed.
Now, we're passionate about sharing what we've learned and helping others build healthier, happier, and more successful lives.
Hello there!
Through the miles, we discovered what helps drivers succeed.
Now, we're passionate about sharing what we've learned and helping others build healthier, happier, and more successful lives.
We see you.
The long hours. The pressure to meet deadlines. The struggle to find parking at the end of a tough day.
The exhaustion. The isolation. The weight of responsibility that comes with keeping the country moving.
And the pride you take in doing essential work, the kind most people never even notice.
We also see the potential.
Trucking can give you independence, a solid income, adventure, and a life many people only dream about.
And that's exactly what we're here to offer.
We support you in navigating the real demands of the road while protecting your health, strengthening your relationships, and setting yourself up for long term success on and off the road.
What we believe...
Before trucking, I built a career around improving systems, leading teams, building businesses, and helping organizations perform at higher levels and I've always thrived on tackling new challenges and adventures.
I spent nearly 30 years in printing, finishing as a trainer and consultant, traveling the world, and helping teams and companies work more efficiently. After moving to St. Croix, VI, I led a crew building catamarans using cutting edge techniques. Later, Tanja and I owned and operated a successful landscaping and property management business for over a decade.
In 2017, we decided to sell almost everything so we could set off on a big adventure. We bought an RV and with our two dogs traveled to 41 states and 4 provinces, making and selling jewelry along the way. When the pandemic hit in 2020, all that came to a grinding halt.
With our jewelry business at a standstill, I worked at Amazon for a bit but the road was calling. We decided to pivot.
In February 2021, I got my CDL. Driving a big truck felt like the perfect next step a new challenge, independence, the chance to earn good money, and the opportunity to get back to traveling the country.
Now, as an OTR company driver for Crete Carrier, I've learned what it really takes to thrive in this career the skills, habits, mindset, and resilience necessary to succeed and truly enjoy the trucking life. I've faced long stretches away from home, relentless deadlines, traffic, weather, and tough parking situations at the end of a very long day. I know the pressures and demands of this industry.
The small choices how you manage your clock, your health, your attitude, your communication add up. Over time, they determine not just your performance, but your experience of the job.
I've seen how intentional habits keep me healthy, calm, and successful on the road and how the right systems and mindset can reduce stress while improving results.
My goal is to help drivers perform well, stay safe, and build fulfilling, sustainable careers without burning out. And for companies that want to better support and develop their drivers, I bring both real world experience behind the wheel and decades of leadership and training expertise to the table.
Explored Jordan on an epic road trip diving in the Red Sea, floating in the Dead Sea, and discovering layers of history, amazing people, and unplanned adventures that turned into unforgettable memories.
Camping and being in nature are my favorite ways to unplug especially if there's a campfire, a canoe, and preferably no mosquitoes.
Morning yoga has been part of my routine for over 48 years, keeping me flexible and injury free through a lifetime of physically demanding work.
Hiking and long walks on a beach with my wife and our dogs are the perfect way to relax and recharge.
Breakfast isn't complete without a cheese and veggie omelette, and desserts are all about chocolate the darker, the better.
My first scuba dive in St. Croix was a thrilling and truly satisfying experience, leaving me full of wonder and accomplishment.
Canoeing in the Canadian wilderness with my best friend started as "just a little drizzle" and ended as a six hour downpour. We got soaked setting up camp, struggled with wet firewood, and huddled under a tarp with my friend's very wet and smelly collie, Stanley.
Music is a constant source of joy. I find something to enjoy in every style and consider it the highest form of artistic expression. My favorite band is Canada's The Tragically Hip.
Tanja and I were on the US Virgin Islands Shooting Sports Team. I competed internationally at the Copa Caribe in the Dominican Republic, at the US Nationals in Fort Benning, and at the Canadian Air Gun Grand Prix in Toronto.
Long before trucking became part of our lives, I was deeply committed to helping people transform theirs.
For over three decades, I've supported individuals in improving the quality of their lives physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
I’m a former teacher, school administrator, counselor, trainer, certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, and adjunct university faculty member with a Master's of Arts in Education with a Concentration in Counseling and Guidance.
I was an art therapist, then had a private therapy practice for over ten years. I created The Sanctuary, where I met with clients and also showcased my art and photography. I had the honor of working with couples and individuals of all ages.
I've taught yoga and stress management techniques on the beach, in gyms, and in community centers in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. I created and facilitated trainings for organizations such as the VI Department of Education, AmeriCorps, Association of VI Psychologists, VI Behavioral Services, VI Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation, and several private and public schools.
I have also trained as a Life Coach, a Heart Coach, in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Reiki, Meditation, the Chakras with Anodea Judith, the Science of Sound and Chanting with Bhagavan Das, Russill Paul, and Claude Stein, and Integral Positional Therapy with Lee Albert.
Today, I prioritize helping the members of this demanding industry whose human side is so often overlooked. I guide drivers and their partners to work through personal challenges, manage stress, strengthen habits, and build lives that work on the road and at home.
Because when drivers and their families are supported emotionally and mentally, performance and well being rise together.
Fun Facts About Tanja
Adventures, meaningful moments, and the experiences that shaped her journey.
I've visited all 48 contiguous US states, 9 Canadian provinces, and nearly 80 countries. I love meeting people, exploring cultures, and discovering both our differences and our shared humanity.
Lifelong dog lover. Dogs make me smile, and they brighten every day.
Owned a beachside restaurant and a dance club on the tropical island of Roatan, Honduras, before becoming an elementary school teacher.
Fell in love with my husband dancing barefoot under a moonlit sky on a beach in the BVI and married him in a historic sugar mill in the UVI.
Hiked over 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago in honor of my mom and her courageous battle with cancer.
My favorite winter activity besides skiing is sipping Glühwein at a German Christmas Market.
Ordained Interfaith Minister who believes kindness is a spiritual practice and laughter is divine.
Slept under starry skies in the Wadi Rum Desert, on a Caribbean sailboat, in the Canadian wilderness, and on a river beach in Nepal.
Love to dance. Ballet and tap as a child, tango and Cuban salsa later, and free-form anytime.
Passionate lifelong learner who believes curiosity is a superpower.
Together
In 2001, mutual friends introduced us, certain we'd make a great match. We both politely disagreed, each insisting the other was "not my type."
Turns out, we were wrong.
We went on a few dates. Before long, we were dancing barefoot in the sand beneath the stars at Foxy's Wooden Boat Regatta, falling in love. Sometimes the best things in life happen when you least expect them.
We married in 2003, and since then, our life together has been defined by partnership, building, reinventing, and embracing new adventures side by side. And always remembering to dance when the moment invites it.
In 2017, we sold nearly everything, left St. Croix, and hit the road with our dogs at the time, Happy and Annie, traveling the continent in our RV, Dusty. What began as a leap of faith became one of the most transformative seasons of our lives.
When the pandemic forced us to pivot, we did what we've always done, we adapted.
Believing it would be temporary, Kevin went to work at Amazon while we considered our next move. As the months stretched on, it became clear we needed a new direction. He enrolled in CDL school and a completely new chapter began.
Meanwhile, Tanja poured herself into a number of creative and coaching projects. And an idea that once centered around creating a YouTube channel about RV life evolved into something bigger: The Joy of Trucking.
We had learned so much from other drivers sharing their real-world knowledge online. We wanted to do the same not just about trucking skills, but about mindset, habits, health, and long-term success.
What started as sharing our journey has grown into something deeper.
We believe that when real-world trucking experience is paired with practical life management tools and emotional resilience, drivers can build not just strong careers but healthy, fulfilling lives on and off the road.
And that's what we're building together here, the resources to make this vision a reality.
We hope you join us!
Kevin and Tanja
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