Meet The Professional CDL Trainer

Joe Martin

Joe Martin is a professional driver, husband, father, and author of driver’s education book—Excell PDT Professional Driving Training. Driving for around 35 years on various conditioned roads and hauled off 22% grades, ice and snow, and one-lane roads, Joe Martin harnessed all of his experiences in his 49-page book.

His ultimate goal in writing Excell PDT Professional Driving Training is to help professionals safely raise the standards of the industry and help the general public improve their driving knowledge.

President assistant/secretary

Taylor Kelley

Robert Brim

Robert Brim is retired Army and honorably discharged. He currently Lives and works in Fernley, NV. He was trained by Joe Martin as an Elite Trainer. We are honored to have him on the team and thank him for his service as well

Barry Ray

With over a decade entrenched in the intricate realm of oil and gas logistics, I’ve traversed diverse roles, each contributing a unique dimension to my expertise. From spearheading onsite coordination to championing Health, Safety, and Environment

Scott Faria

I have worked in The Sierra Nevada and Northern CA. I have had my CDL for 34 years, I have known Joe since 2000 we have worked together off and on over the years, From Trucking to Installing Snowchains in Truckee CA.

Joe Koukouvetakis

Joe was born and raised in Oakland, CA. In 1998, he moved to Fernley, NV, a small-town east of Reno. He has 3 children and 1 grandchild. While not working he enjoys riding his Harley with Anna, hunting, shooting, and enjoying time at home. Joe brings many years of retail and manufacturing

Anna Koukouvetakis

Anna was born and raised in a small town near the Oregon border, Yreka, CA. She met Joe and landed in Fernley as well in 2013. She has 1 child and 1 grandchild. She enjoys crafting, riding motorcycles, traveling, and spending time with family. Anna also brings many years of customer

Marina Wood

I was born and raised in Northern Ca. I currently live in Reno, Nv. My father was a log truck driver throughout my childhood, later in my adult life I became a Truck driver as well I proudly hold the title of the third generation Truck driver in my Family. I have found that in my 20 years

Matt Cross

Matt Cross is from Snyder, Texas. He has been doing Health and Safety training for over 30 years including defensive and commentary driving. The past 15 years he has been working in the Permian Basin area of Texas working with numerous oil and gas companies as well as construction.