Joe Martin

Heading in the Right Direction With Advanced Driving Training That Improves Safety

We're a Team That's Committed to Helping Drivers Stay Safe Behind the Wheel in All Driving Conditions

The Purpose That Drives Excell PDT

Excell PDT is an invaluable resource for advancing a CDL driver’s career from ordinary to extraordinary by putting them on the fast track with knowledge that typically takes many years to attain on the road. There is always something more to learn and you can never know too much as a professional driver.

Using the undeniable laws of physics and leveraging real world experience, Excell PDT teaches advanced driving skills to professional drivers at every level of their career. This gives all drivers the ability to be safer and more profitable for many years down the road.

Practicing Servant Leadership to Put Professional Drivers on the Right Path

Excell PDT believes in and chooses to model servant leadership, which means we serve the needs of others first through our professionalism and discipline. In doing so, Excell PDT fosters engagement, personal growth, and development that supports drivers in their career. Our leadership also actively listens to team members and values their insight in order to further develop the servant mindset at all levels of the organization.

Excell PDT strives to instill servant leadership in our customers and students as well. We assist in developing their careers, allowing the student to be the leader that gives direction. This positively affects customers, their managers, and employees for all around improvement.

Luke 12:48 “Much is given, much is required”

Easy Access to Education That’s Designed to Raise the Standards

Your education shouldn’t stop once you receive your CDL. When you participate in an Excell PDT course you’re taking your skills to the next level! These courses exceed all normal requirements, raising the standards, and giving you an advantage. After completing a course participants will be more confident taking on the snow, ice, and sleet.

Certification is available!

Get in Touch With Us!

If you have questions about our educational programs or want to know more about our experts, then let’s talk! You can contact us during normal business hours to discover how our resources can put your company and drivers at the top tier for driving excellence. You can also contact us online to schedule a time to discuss what Excell PDT has to offer!

President assistant/secretary

Taylor Kelley

Taylor Kelley is the President Assistant and Secretary at Excell PDT, providing essential support that ensures daily operations at the office run smoothly.

Robert Brim

Robert Brim is retired from the 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

Owner & President - Joe Martin

With 35+ years of experience in the commercial driving industry, Joe Martin brings expertise that few professionals can match. No matter what type of vehicle you drive – big rig, truck or passenger car – Joe’s mission is to ensure you operate it more safely even in the worst weather conditions.

Joe and his team of seasoned trucking experts have come together to create online video training that will test knowledge, share little known techniques and expand skills in a way that’s easy to learn and apply in the real world. In short, Joe is sharing the wisdom he gained through personal experience so that others can use it themselves without going through a dangerous trial and error period.

Matt Cross

Matt Cross is from Snyder, Texas. He has been doing Health and Safety education 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.