Six-Figure Trucker
by Norton Transport
Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking. We interview the industry's most successful driveaway truck drivers in each episode. We share some amazing driver stories, talk about what’s going on in the news, and, most importantly, give you the resources and tools you need to accelerate your driveaway career to that of a six-figure trucker. Join us while you drive to share some laughs and maybe learn something new about driveaway trucking. We’ll catch you down the road…
Episodes
-
EP188: From Redshirt to Driveaway: Gridiron Lessons with John Illory
John Illory rejoins the show and recounts his glory days on the field. After a great high school career playing basketball and football, John signed a letter of intent to play D2 football at Fairmont State University through a last-minute recruiting break involving Jimbo Fisher’s brother. Upon...
-
EP187: Dependable Driving and the Freedom of Driveaway with John Illory
John Illory joins us one day after a difficult ordeal that he faced over the road. When the truck he was set to deliver malfunctioned, John had to backtrack and limp the vehicle back to its pickup location. He is now behind his schedule and minus one delivery. But, to add insult to injury, by the...
-
EP186: From the 82nd Airborne to Driveaway with Favion Howard
Our guest today did 5 military tours in the Middle East, including 2 in Afghanistan and 3 in Iraq. Favion Howard is a veteran of the Army and a proud former member of the 82nd Airborne. His experiences in the armed forces produced a functional discipline and work ethic that have proven…
more -
EP184: From Driveaway Trucking to Daytona Bike Week with Corey A. Harris
In our last episode, Corey A Harris joined us and took us behind the scenes of his booming career in trucking. He returns today to give us a little window into his personal life. A resident of Daytona Beach, Corey talks about his love for the sun, sand, and the semi-annual Bike Week festivities....
-
EP185: Military Precision Meets Driveaway Trucking with Favion Howard
Our guest today is a Class A veteran of our nation’s Military and her open roads. Perhaps owing to his military days, his attention to detail and punctuality have elevated him among the driver ranks. Favion Howard is his name, and we’re pleased to welcome him to the show today as he shares his...
-
EP183: How an 18-Year Veteran Averages 7,700 Miles a Month with Corey A. Harris
Most of the drivers we feature here on the Six Figure Trucker come recommended by their dispatchers. Our guest today, however, was recommended by one of our major customers. That’s a big deal! So, we were eager to welcome Corey A Harris to the show to discover what makes him such a popular…
more -
EP182: There’s Always a Way with Sherrod Henry
No topic is off limits in the EL3PHANT ROOM! Our guest today hosts The EL3PHANT Room, a podcast he started to bring positivity to topics people tend to avoid. Sherrod Henry is the perfect host. He knows by experience what it’s like to face hard situations with the kind of positivity and…
more -
EP181: New to Driveaway, Not New to Hustle with Sherrod Henry
He may be new to Driveaway Trucking, but Sherrod Henry isn’t new to the hustle! In fact, his high motor is one reason why his foray into this space has been so successful. He’s a Class A driver who’s spent almost a decade behind the wheel in Trucking. In today’s conversation, Sherrod talks about...
-
EP180: Driveaway Driver, Pastor, Mechanic | The Many Hats of Earnest Walker
What Earnest Walker does behind the wheel each week is important, there is no doubt. But what he does off the road rises to another level. That’s because Mr. Walker is the kind of person who makes an impact on people through many different channels. As a musician and Senior minister at his local...
-
EP179: From Owner-Operator to Driveaway Pro with Earnest Walker
Our guest today is a 14-year Class A driver with multiple certifications (CNG, manual, right-hand drive, specialty, etc) and some Class A stats. He currently boasts a 100% check-in rate, 90% completion, 79% on-time for the year, and 100% on-time in April. Earnest Walker is his name, and on…
more -
EP178: The Firetruck Guy of Driveaway with Durville Christopher
Although Durville Christopher isn’t technically a Fireman, he’s fighting fires all over this great land of ours. You see, Durville is the Firetruck Guy of Driveaway for Norton Transport! He jumps at the chance to deliver the big, red, brand new life-saving machines to fire stations all over the...
-
EP177: World-Class Driveaway Driver, World-Class Person with Durville Christopher
The original meaning behind a particular handshake called the ‘DAP’ is both special and apropos. The story goes that a brotherhood of African-American soldiers in Vietnam dubbed their unique greeting ‘DAP’ to communicate dignity and pride. If you met our guest today, he’d dap you up quick…and…
more -
EP176: Between the Lines with Arthur Trader
We’re pleased to welcome Arthur Trader back for part two of our conversation. In the last episode, we discovered that he’s been driving trucks for over 30 years! But, he’s been running between the lines for far longer than that. Long before he was guiding his tires between the lines of the open...
-
EP175: How a 30-Year Veteran Maximizes Miles and On-Time Runs with Arthur Trader
Our guest today has been moving trucks since the 90’s and can’t seem to get enough! Last month, he drove 10,000 miles and came within a whisker of doing it with a 100% On-Time percentage. One bad storm caused a delay, but it didn’t dampen his spirits. Arthur Trader just keeps truckin’ and is one…
more -
EP174: Driveaway by Day, PHLY by Design with Medley Fleuranvil
We were introduced last week to Medley Fleuranvil and his prolific production over the road as a Driveaway driver. We’re pleased to welcome him back this week to hear about his life off the road. Now, having already met him, you know that he’s about as fly as they come. But, Medley takes it to a...
-
EP173: Elite Mileage, Elite Discipline with Medley Fleuranvil
Our guest today is a runner who trucks 700+ miles per day and 8,000+ miles per month on average! What’s even more impressive is that he does with on-time and completion percentages that are off the charts. There’s no doubt that Medley Fleuranvil has figured it out and is humming his way to...
-
EP172: Driven by Faith: Malik Beverly’s Life Beyond Driveaway
In this edition of the Six-Figure Trucker, Malik Beverly returns to open a window into his life beyond the highway. Our conversation explores his deep-rooted passions, which include his faith in the Most High and the original music this vertical connection inspires. Listeners will also hear about...
-
EP171: Snowstorms, Subzero Temps & 350,000 Miles with Malik Beverly
Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Six Figure Trucker, where we elevate and celebrate the resilient drivers who keep America moving when moving is tough. Our special guest, Malik Beverly, shares his experiences driving through harsh winter conditions, including tackling…
more -
EP170: Beach Life & Big Wins with Tiffany Davis
Last week, we snagged a rare opportunity to catch up with Tiffany Davis. I say rare because, as you heard, she rarely sits still. This Driveaway Queen is all hustle! But, when Tiffany does slow down, she prefers to do it at one place - the Beach! On today’s episode, Tiffany talks about her love…
more -
EP169: Elite Miles, Elite Mindset with Driveaway Driver Tiffany Davis
Tiffany Davis, a veteran driver with 23 years of CDL experience, joins us to share her story. Starting with school buses, Tiffany’s driving career moved to the city and then to tourist buses before finally arriving at driveaway. Since joining the driveaway ranks, Tiffany has become an elite…
more -
EP168: More Than Miles: Jaboris Christian on Family, Focus, and Driveaway Trucking
Last time on the Six Figure Trucker, we were introduced to Jaboris Christian, a six-year veteran of driveaway trucking. We’re pleased to welcome him back today to dive a little deeper into his personal life. On today’s episode, Jaboris shares how he seeks to manage his time in order to prioritize...
-
EP167: Mastering the Craft: CNG, Right-Hand Drive, and Growth with Jaboris Christian
Our guest today loves a good challenge. He’s picked a good profession because the world of Driveaway provides, well, a truckload of them! But, Jaboris Christian meets these challenges head on and wisely sees them as opportunities to develop himself and build his bottom line. Whether it's…
more -
EP166: Six-Figure Freedom: Phil Miller’s Blueprint for Adventure
In this episode of The Six-Figure Trucker, we follow up with Phil Miller, a tow-behind specialist with a penchant for adventure. Phil takes us back to a time when he literally lived on a 30-foot Sailboat and engaged in conservation efforts with seagrasses and other aquatic life-forms. He also...
-
EP165: Tow-Behind Tricks Every Driveaway Driver Should Know with Phillip Miller
When a successful veteran of Driveaway opens a segment with, “There are some things that are very important as a driver without which it’s going to be a long row to hoe”, you want to silence the noise and tune in. Our guest today says exactly this and proceeds to share multiple insights that you...
-
EP164: Wings, Ribs, and Rigs: Alonzo Johnson Brings the Heat
Last week, we were introduced to the Mr. Clean of driveaway as we welcomed Alonzo Johnson to the show. But, clean inspections aren’t his only specialty. Alonzo is also a master of barbecued meats! From wings to ribs and from brisket to chops, if you’ve got a hankering for some perfectly smoked…
more -
EP163: Mr. Clean: Alonzo Johnson’s Secrets to a Pristine Driveaway Record
His name is Alonzo Johnson, but we might as well call him Mr. Clean! Riding three straight clean inspections, Alonzo joins us to share the secrets to his pristine record. A veteran of Driveaway, Alonzo discusses his broad experience over the road. He also talks about the pros and cons of CNG, the...
-
EP162: Rugby, Resilience, and the Road: JB Njoroge’s Global Journey
Last week, we were introduced to one of our Driveaway’s best behind the wheel as “JB” Njoroge joined the show. This week, we learn that before his days as a trucker, he was one of Kenya’s best on the Rugby pitch! Growing up in Africa, JB fell in love with the sport of Rugby and developed into an...
-
EP161: Practical Lessons from the Road with JB Njoroge
We’re pleased to welcome the seasoned driver, Geoffrey 'JB' Njoroge, to the show for this episode of SFT! Today’s conversation features a lot of practical wisdom regarding the various opportunities in trucking as well as the daily execution of the craft. JB also recounts some tense and amusing...
-
EP160: A Winner’s Mentality: Maurice Atkins on Creating Opportunity
Last week, we heard about how Maurice Atkins brings his winner-takes-all mentality to the world of Driveaway Trucking. But, for Maurice, this is not just a way to do business; it’s a way of life. He rejoins the show today to share more about his inspiring entrepreneurial endeavors away from...
-
EP159: Winner Takes All with Maurice Atkins
Nobody wins by chance. No, true winners are successful long before the finish line. They put in the time to prepare in order to ensure that they are ready to take advantage of the opportunities that come their way. Our guest today embodies these traits and has applied them to Driveaway and much...
-
EP158: Driving Change: Lewis Johnson on Service, Advocacy & Driveaway Trucking
Last week, we heard about the impressive stats Lewis Johnson continues to pile up on the road in driveaway. But, with Lewis Johnson, that’s just where the impressive begins. In this episode, we learn that Lewis is a senior executive board member for the Black Heritage Society, which organizes the...
-
EP157: Zen and the Art of Driveaway Trucking with Lewis Johnson
Whether it's heavy construction, bad weather, or distracted drivers, it can get hairy over the road. Thus, being a professional trucker comes with its own unique set of hazards. Traits like poise and patience are a premium. Our guest today has these traits in spades. In fact, as a Grand Dragon in...
-
EP156: From Electric Trucks to Ballroom Dance: Mark Nichols’ Road to Six Figures
Life on the road shapes a person in unexpected ways, and for Mark Nichols, it’s been a journey of reinvention. From his days as a Gulf War veteran to mastering the art of ballroom dancing, Mark has always embraced new challenges. Now, he’s blazing a trail in driveaway trucking, test-driving...
-
EP155: Chasing Novels & New Roads with Jennyfer Estrada
We were introduced last week to the lovely and talented Jennyfer Rodriguez Estrada. She talked about her journey to Driveaway and shared a few humorous tales from the road. But, as we often discover on this podcast, there’s a lot more to Jennyfer than meets the eye. In our conversation today,...
-
EP154: Her Lane, Her Rules: Jennyfer Estrada’s Journey in Driveaway Trucking
Don’t let the short shorts and sunny smile fool you—Jennyfer Estrada is all business behind the wheel. With poise, grit, and a love for the open road, she’s blazing her own trail in the world of driveaway trucking. Along the way, she has encountered her share of misconceptions, but she handles…
more -
The Road Respects Hustle: Leo’s Story, Part Two
We were reintroduced last week to Leopold Ruddock and were amazed at his talent and tenacity to become the fastest track athlete in his class and set records that still stand at the school of his homeland in Jamaica. Today, we hear how that same talent and tenacity fueled his rise to become a...
-
Running It Back: Leopold Ruddock’s Story Still Inspires
Growing up in Jamaica, our guest today was well acquainted with the elite global status of his homeland in track sports. Personally, though, Leopold Ruddock was far from elite. He remembers coming in last in most events through his first couple of years in high school. But, everything changed…
more -
EP153: Repo Man Turned Driveaway Warrior with Clive Williams
Although Clive Williams is new to the Driveaway space, he’s not new to the world of Driving. He comes heavily credentialed and heavily experienced in a wide variety of driving jobs. He’s done everything from Hazmat to Uber and a lot in between. In fact, in today’s conversation we go back to a…
more -
EP152: Learning Curve of Driveaway with Clive Williams
While today’s guest will ultimately tell you that he wishes he’d have found Driveaway sooner, he’ll also shoot you straight on the learning curve it requires. Driveaway is not for the faint of heart or the ill-prepared. In fact, if you enter this space thinking that you’re just going to...
-
Ground Zero to Open Roads: The Driveaway Journey of Peter Rizzo
While our host enjoys some well-earned R&R, we’re cracking open the Six Figure Trucker vault to revisit one of our most powerful conversations. We’ve got part two of our conversation with Peter Rizzo. As you heard last week, Peter is one of our top drivers and one that excels in logistics. In…
more -
Rewind with a Legend: Peter Rizzo Returns
While our host enjoys some well-earned R&R, we’re cracking open the Six Figure Trucker vault to revisit one of our most insightful conversations — with none other than Peter Rizzo. Peter’s not just a top-tier driveaway driver — he’s a master of the craft. Known for his near-perfect on-time…
more -
EP151: All Shook Up: Richard Plumb’s Talents Beyond Driveaway
Last week with Richard Plumb, we explored his secrets to success in Driveaway. But, there’s a lot more to Richard than trucking. On this episode, we hear about his passion for the outdoors, his foray into painting, and even hear him sing a few bars of an old Elvis hit. He’s a Renaissance man! You...
-
EP150: Plumb Perfect: Driveaway Done Right with Richard Plumb
According to Richard Plumb, there are two things that equate to some serious over the road success in Driveaway: 1) Attention to Detail and 2) a “Grrreat” Dispatch team. Well, he’s our guest today and comes with both! His remarkable attention to detail has produced some phenomenal driver stats,...
-
EP149: The Birthday Bash That Became a Block Party Legend with Kevin Stallcop
Husbands, you might want to keep your wife from hearing this episode because you’ll never measure up to the party Kevin Stallcop threw for his wife’s 50th birthday. The highlights include a classic car show, an Eagles cover band, food trucks, bounce houses, and 4,000 guests. Heck, it was so big...
-
EP148: Miles of Patience: The Driveaway Wisdom of Kevin Stallcop
“You cannot do this job without patience”. Throughout his many years behind the wheel, our guest today has seen enough to know the variables that are simply unpredictable. Whether it’s traffic, breakdowns, weather, or the various planes, trains, and automobiles that get you to your next load,...
-
EP147: The Same Hustle: Collin Little’s Driveaway Success Part 2
Most people look forward to a glass of Crown with their feet up at quitting time. Not Collin Little. While he certainly enjoys a little Crown Royal when off the clock, for Collin, vacation starts every time he slides behind the wheel of a truck. He simply loves the open roads. He loves the...
-
EP146: Big Hustle: Collin Little’s Driveaway Success
He’s 28 and stands 5 foot 9 inches tall. He weighs in at a whopping 150 lbs. But don’t let these statistics fool you. Collin Little is no small fish in the world of driveaway. In his relatively short career, Collin has earned a stellar reputation among his peers and dispatchers for his work…
more -
EP145: Driving with Purpose: Jimmy Tucker’s Reflections on a Quarter-Century in Trucking
Twenty five years over the road gives you a lot of wisdom and experience in your field. It also gives you a lot of windshield time to think. Jimmy Tucker has taken advantage of this time. He is both Trucker and Sage. In our conversation today, Jimmy gets philosophical about life, faith, family…
more -
EP144: Every Box Checked: Jimmy Tucker’s Journey in Driveaway
CNG certified? Check. TWIC card? Check. Right-hand drive? Check. Manual Transmission? Check. If there’s a certification, credential, or qualification to have, our guest today has it. Simply put, Jimmy Tucker checks all the boxes! He’s a 25-year veteran of Trucking who has become a true asset to…
more -
EP143: Steering Towards Serenity: Veronica Campbell’s Guide to Work-Life Balance
It’s not just the steering wheel that drivers hold in their hands over the road. They’re literally holding their lives and the lives of those around them in the palms of their hands every day as they transport goods and deliver trucks all over this country. Thus, driving trucks demands the kind…
more
About this show
Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking. We interview the industry's most successful driveaway truck drivers in each episode. We share some amazing driver stories, talk about what’s going on in the news, and, most importantly, give you the resources and tools you need to accelerate your driveaway career to that of a six-figure trucker. Join us while you drive to share some laughs and maybe learn something new about driveaway trucking. We’ll catch you down the road…
Hosted by
Norton Transport