Latest Driveaway truck driver Podcast Episodes
EP90: Merry Christmas from Six-Figure Trucker
Six-Figure Trucker - December 21, 2023 14:11 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIn this special holiday edition of the Six Figure Trucker, we highlight one of our favorite stories of the year that we discovered on this podcast. In the spirit of Christmas, it’s a heartwarming glimpse into the life of one of our drivers who makes an incredible impact on some particular childr...
EP89: Part 2: Dynamic Husband/Wife Driveaway Duo: The Schleiers' Adventures
Six-Figure Trucker - December 14, 2023 17:53 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe’re pleased to welcome back the Dynamic Duo of Driveaway for part two of our conversation. Last week, we learned about all their adventures together with their tow car out on the open roads of Driveaway. But the adventures of Mark and Michelle Schleier only pick up speed when they return home....
EP88: Part 1: Dynamic Husband/Wife Driveaway Duo: The Schleiers' Adventures
Six-Figure Trucker - December 07, 2023 13:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhen she met and fell in love with her husband, Michelle Schleier could never have dreamed what else she’d fall in love with. But the more Mark talked about the freedom, beauty, and financial promise of the open roads of Driveaway, the more her ears perked. Then she shocked her world. Michelle’s...
EP87: On Time, Every Time: How Amanda Edgecombe Masters Punctuality
Six-Figure Trucker - November 30, 2023 17:16 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsCustomer satisfaction is crucial to the success of any business. So, when you have teammates who demonstrate genuine care and reliability to customers, you want to express gratitude for what they do and dig a little deeper into how they do it. That’s exactly what we do in today’s episode as we w...
EP86: A Special Thanksgiving Tribute to Truck Drivers with Calvin Norton
Six-Figure Trucker - November 23, 2023 13:14 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe’re on a mission here at the Six Figure Trucker to elevate and celebrate drivers on this podcast…and frankly, it’s not difficult to do. In fact, we’re increasingly convinced that the men and women of trucking – and especially our drivers here at Norton Transport – are some of the most impressi...
EP85: Jetsetter to Trucker: Ray McMillan's High-Flying Driveaway Life
Six-Figure Trucker - November 16, 2023 15:10 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAt any given moment, today’s guest could be spotted pretty much anywhere around the globe. He’s no spy, but looking at his passport or driver logs, you might conclude that Ray McMillan is an international man of mystery. Whether he’s enjoying a five-star meal in Shanghai, walking the beaches of ...
EP84: Driving with Purpose: Shantel Chandler's Route from Bus Aisles to Gourmet Meals
Six-Figure Trucker - November 09, 2023 18:50 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWe never cease to be amazed at the people we meet within the beautiful business of trucking. The men and women who sit behind the wheel of trucks across this country are impossible to stereotype. Today’s guest is a great example. Shantel Chandler is a 10-year veteran of Driveaway and is a lady w...
EP83: Haulin' on Halloween: Corey Jackson's Work-Life Ride
Six-Figure Trucker - November 02, 2023 16:34 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis week on Six Figure Trucker, you’re in for a treat (without the trick) as we welcome Corey Jackson on Halloween. While trick-or-treating with his son, Corey discusses his career with Norton Transport, which allows him the flexibility to balance work and family life. Corey shares his passion ...
EP82: The Driveaway Dream: Jakee Dixon’s Path to Freedom and Adventure
Six-Figure Trucker - October 26, 2023 18:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWith over a decade of experience in the industry, our guest today was already a believer in the business of trucking. But, when he discovered Driveaway with Norton Transport, Jakee Dixon’s faith turned fanatic. In fact, he’d tell you to stop whatever you’re currently doing and join “the best thi...
EP81: Bids, Buildings, and Big Rigs: John Marshall's Life on and off the Road
Six-Figure Trucker - October 19, 2023 23:45 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGoing once, going twice…hey, we’re sold on John Marshall! He’s a veteran truck driver who’s also had a long career as an auctioneer and real estate agent. But, if he had to make a choice between the three, John Marshall would take the wheel and an open road. On today’s episode, we get to glean f...
EP80: Turning Wheels and Pages: The Remarkable Path of Trucker-Author Jonathan Greene
Six-Figure Trucker - October 12, 2023 10:57 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe wrong crowd and some poor choices landed today’s guest behind bars when he was eighteen. After his release, not even McDonald's would take the risk of hiring him. But, instead of letting these early errors lead to ruin, Jonathan Greene turned failure into fuel. Some premium, Top-Tier, high-o...
Flipping the Mic: Dive Into John Madewell's Fascinating Journey on The Logistics of Logistics with Joe Lynch
Six-Figure Trucker - October 05, 2023 13:21 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsDid you know that before he stepped behind the microphone of the Six Figure Trucker, John Madewell once interviewed Snoop Dogg, flew an F16, and shook the hand of our 42nd President? Hey, we’re flipping the script today as our fearless interviewer becomes the interviewee! Our guy, John Madewell,...
EP79: Channeling Coach Prime: Meet the ‘Deion’ of Driveaway Trucking, Bryant ‘Super B’ Robinson
Six-Figure Trucker - September 28, 2023 17:27 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAs a big fan of Coach Prime, today’s guest especially admires the positive energy that Deion Sanders uses to bring people together. But Bryant Robinson’s admiration doesn’t stop short of emulation. Rather, on today’s episode, you’ll hear him say, “I’m your Deion.” Bryant, aka “Super B,” loves to...
EP78: Driveaway and Deck Driving's Industry Edge with Nathaniel Sensley
Six-Figure Trucker - September 21, 2023 17:49 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt’s easy to elevate and celebrate driveaway truck drivers like our guest today. Nathaniel Sensley is the real deal and has been so for 35 years behind the wheel. Listening to his stories and wisdom, it’s clear that this thoroughbred trucker is the kind of ambassador the driveaway industry needs...
Re-Air: Rock Star Living as a Six-Figure Trucker with Jose Palma
Six-Figure Trucker - September 14, 2023 14:49 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhat kind of person comes to mind when you think of wild weekends in Vegas, cheesesteaks in Philly, love interests in the Dominican Republic, and a date to go skydiving? You’re probably visualizing the Spring break goals of college kids or maybe the highlight reel of a Hootie and the Blowfish to...
EP77: Common Sense and Confidence with Murrell Jones
Six-Figure Trucker - September 08, 2023 14:14 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsIt’s time to clear a few minutes, pull up a chair, and freshen your coffee for a conversation with a legend. He may not be a household name, but Murrell Jones is what every trucker should aspire to be. His career speaks for itself, as his hands have been on the wheel for four decades without an ...
EP76: Rising from the Ashes: Aaron Smith's Tale of Survival & Wisdom
Six-Figure Trucker - August 31, 2023 16:54 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsSmoke billowed into the cab as Aaron regained his wits and found himself hanging upside down from his seatbelt. The smell of diesel that fueled the rapidly spreading flames also fueled his adrenaline to find some way out of a truck that was seconds away from being his coffin. When he couldn’t fi...
EP75: Tow-Behind is Where It's At with Donnie Vivier
Six-Figure Trucker - August 24, 2023 18:37 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsWhether working the decks of a cruise ship, owning and operating a race track, or burning tread in driveaway, Donald Vivier is an all-in kind of guy. He locks into the task at hand and commits himself to learning. This has led Donnie to a wide variety of experiences, where he has learned what it...
EP74: Thinking on The Fly: Robert Nebel's Journey to Driveaway, Part 2
Six-Figure Trucker - August 17, 2023 15:13 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsFrom sea to shining sea, our All-American truck drivers are privileged to take in the breathtaking beauty of this great land from behind the wheel. But for today's guest, these landscapes are nothing new. What is new is the angle. Before taking his place behind the wheel of a truck, Robert Nebel...
EP73: Thinking on Your Feet: Robert Nebel's Journey to Driveaway, Part 1
Six-Figure Trucker - August 10, 2023 14:32 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAs he looks back, Robert Nebel can see how his upbringing was the perfect training ground for the business of Driveaway. As a kid, he would work in the mom-and-pop grocery store that his parents ran and learned the ethic of hard work and the value of a dollar. At 16, he spent a summer in Germany...
EP72: From Calvin Klein to Driveaway King: Rod Twakihikira's Road to Success
Six-Figure Trucker - August 03, 2023 14:18 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAfter graduating from Penn State University and landing his first big job in Dallas, Rod Twakihikira thought he had made it. Having immigrated to the U.S. from Africa in his teens, he had the grit and the drive. Having graduated from one of the nation’s top 20 Universities, he had the smarts. Ha...
EP71: How DeCorey Hawkins Rebuilt His Driveaway Career After a Single Mistake
Six-Figure Trucker - July 27, 2023 13:55 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA notification pops up on the screen mounted safely on the dashboard in front of you. You can’t quite see who it’s from or make out what it says, so you grab it for a quick glance. I mean, the traffic is light, and it will only take a second. So, you satisfy the urge, but as you go to put it bac...
EP70: Driveaway is Like a Paid Vacation with Daniel James
Six-Figure Trucker - July 20, 2023 15:21 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA 15-year veteran of the trucking industry, Daniel James has had numerous job experiences behind the wheel, including his current gig delivering milk to the local schools in his district. One of the perks of this job is, of course, the classic summer break of academia. Daniel James has used this...
EP69: Riding Hard Lessons to Higher Ceilings with Abraham Gomez
Six-Figure Trucker - July 13, 2023 10:36 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsEach of us can remember moments when our younger, more immature selves acted in ways we regret. Sometimes the consequences of those actions shadow us for years to come. But some face up to their mistakes and learn from them. They outrun that shadow and rise like stars in the night sky. Our guest...
EP68: Caribbean Vibes, American Drive: Reginald Clarke's Driveaway Journey
Six-Figure Trucker - July 06, 2023 17:48 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGrowing up on the Caribbean Island of Barbados, life was simple, free, and easy for Reginald Clarke. And though thousands of miles away, he retains the happy and positive vibe typical of Island life. But don’t mistake his easygoing spirit for a lack of hustle. No way, mon! Our boy from Barbados ...
EP67: Driveaway for the Family Man with Erik Salinas
Six-Figure Trucker - June 29, 2023 14:20 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAs a crane operator, Erik would routinely work 90-hour weeks. He would come home exhausted and with nothing left for his family. Yet, even after those long, hard days, his phone would incessantly ring as he was pressured to give more and more of himself to “the Man.” But then Erik discovered Dri...
EP66: From Bull Rider to Boom Driver with Dennis Greenwood
Six-Figure Trucker - June 22, 2023 13:28 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsAfter a stint as a Professional Bull Rider and 215 jumps out of an airplane, Dennis Greenwood could have been the face of the “No Fear” ad campaign of the nineties. An adrenaline junkie, to be sure, Dennis lives life to the max. But, his zeal for life hit a wall after a few rough breaks left him...
EP65: All In: Christopher Poare's Thriving Life and Career in Driveaway
Six-Figure Trucker - June 15, 2023 12:01 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsA noted person once said, “There’s a big difference between earning a lot of money and being rich.” Well, our guest today certainly knows that distinction, and his life tells the story. He’s walked the beaches of both coasts in this country and has hiked the mountains in between. He’s raced cars...
EP64: Muddy Boots and Deep Pockets with John Theriault
Six-Figure Trucker - June 08, 2023 17:15 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGrowing up as a city boy from Dallas, John Theriault could never have imagined that the path of his life would lead him to a tractor and a truck. But, on a typical week, you’ll find John behind the wheel of a truck and boom trailer as he chases the open roads of Driveaway. And on the weekend, yo...
EP63: Open Roads, Open Heart: The Free-Spirited Driveaway Life of Chris Woods
Six-Figure Trucker - June 01, 2023 12:49 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsToday’s guest saw Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead live in concert when he was sixteen. Chris Woods was hooked. He would tell you that everything you need to know in life can be found in the lyrics of a Grateful Dead song. His obsession as a “Deadhead” eventually led him on tour to follow othe...
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