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  • 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 instrumental to his success in Trucking. And Favion is still jumping out of planes! He loves skydiving to this day. We’re grateful for his incredible service to our nation, proud to have him on the show, and are eager to lean in to glean from his experiences on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker

     

    Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

     

    - “FaviON Time Howard” rejoins the show and shares his military background (0:40)

    - 5 Deployments (2 in Afghanistan, 3 in Iraq) (3:31)

    - The Skydiving bug (7:45)

    - The Thrill of getting Stuck in the Mud (10:13)

    - Roll Tide (12:45)

    - Favion pitches Driveaway as we wrap (14:50)

     

    Keep Trucking, Favion!

     

    The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly conversation that shares the strategies and stories that successful drivers have used to build lucrative careers in the driveaway trucking industry. For more information or to subscribe, please visit https://www.six-figuretrucker.com/.

     

    The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport.

    The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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    19 min
  • 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. Come October, you just might find him rumbling down Seabreeze Boulevard on a high handlebar, chrome-stacked, tricked-out Harley-Davidson! Corey also talks about the influence of his family on his life and career. He shares how his mother’s military career shaped disciplines and values into his character that endure to this day. He also recalls a time when his uncle challenged him toward the career that has changed his life. Join us as we get to know the more personal side of one of our top drivers on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

    Show Notes:

    • The Sun and Sands of Daytona Beach (1:48)
    • His Mother’s Military Influence (3:01)
    • “Trucking is in my Blood” (4:55)
    • Bike Week and a Tricked out Harley! (8:00)
    • Keep Trucking, Corey!

      The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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      13 min
    • 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 experiences behind the wheel. You’ll hear about his approach to pre-trip inspections and “backwards planning”; two strategies that help him deliver safely and on time. You won’t want to miss this conversation on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker

       

      Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

      • Welcoming Favion Howard to the show (0:45)
      • Navigating a “bump in the road” (1:20)
      • On time with backwards planning (5:00)
      • Favion’s endorsements, qualifications, and experiences (6:42)
      • Crazy stories from 11 years on the road (10:03)
      • Favion’s approach to pre-trip inspections (11:39)
      • Why he loves Trucking (12:58)
      • Learning through Networking and “Youtube University” (14:25)
      • Keep Trucking, Favion!

         

        The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly conversation that shares the strategies and stories that successful drivers have used to build lucrative careers in the driveaway trucking industry. For more information or to subscribe, please visit https://www.six-figuretrucker.com/.

         

        The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport.

        The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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        21 min
      • 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 driver. Over his 18-year career behind the wheel, Corey has become an expert planner with elite communication skills. These traits combine with his natural born hustle to produce a road warrior that averages over 7,700 quality miles per month! We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Corey A Harris to the show today as he shares his secrets to success over the road! 

        Show Notes:

        • Joining us from the shadows of Notre Dame! (0:44)
        • All things Cigars (1:52)
        • 18 years + 7700 miles per month = Legendary Road Warrior status (3:10)
        • Night Driving as part of his expert Plan (8:55)
        • Seeing the Stages of Truck Production and Development (14:44)
        • Seeing the Country through the Windshield of Driveaway (19:04)
        • Keep Trucking, Corey!

          The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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          24 min
        • 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 self-belief that enable one to move through the darkness and into the light. On today’s episode, Sherrod talks from the other side of some tough times and is better for it. As he will say, “There’s always a way!” Join us as he shares what shapes his life, motivates his podcast, and fuels his Driveaway success!  #SixFigureTrucker.

          Show Notes:

          • EL3PHANT in the Room Podcast! (0:55)
          • Music and Mission behind the show (4:13)
          • Tough topics like Death…and what happens next (5:33)
          • There’s Always a Way when you believe in Yourself (9:45)
          • Special guests in the EL3PHANT Room and where to find it! (12:08)
          • Keep Trucking, Sherrod!

            The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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            16 min
          • 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 his Amazon Hub, his experience in trucking, and his newfound affinity for Driveaway. He also shares insights into the importance of planning, dispatcher relationships, and other valuable topics. We’re pleased to welcome Sherrod Henry to the show on today’s episode of the #sixfiguretrucker.

            Show Notes

            • Sherrod’s Amazon Hub (1:06)
            • Background in Trucking and foray into Driveaway (2:52)
            • The Importance of Planning and the Bonus when you do (4:44)
            • What’s the difference between Freight & Driveaway Trucking? (7:58)
            • A good relationship with Dispatchers is crucial (9:27)
            • Utilizing a Chase Car (11:31)
            • Learning Driveaway Secrets (13:26)
            • Sherrod pitches Driveaway and John teases next week (15:07)
            • Keep Trucking, Sherrod!

              The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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              17 min
            • 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 church, Pastor Walker leads and inspires a whole congregation. As a certified mechanic, Handyman Walker is everyone’s best friend when their cars break down. He wears all of these hats at home and on the road, and is a powerful force for good in the lives of people across the country. It’s hard to overstate the importance of being Earnest on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

              Show Notes:

              • Country boy at heart (0:58)
              • Ministry on and off the Road (1:36)
              • The man is also a Musician! (4:21)
              • An ASE-Certified Mechanic (6:46)
              • Closing thoughts from Earnest and John (11:19)
              • Keep Trucking, Earnest!

                The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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                13 min
              • 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 today’s episode, he shares the strategies and tactics he’s learned over many years and through different vantage points in the world of trucking. Once an owner-operator, Earnest tested the waters of driveaway trucking after a breakdown. After experiencing driveaway with Norton and the money he could make, he left owner-operating for good. Now, after 16 months in singles, he is prepared to make another transition to the world of decking. As John will say, he’s what you call “a complete driver” who has seen it all and can do it all. Go behind the wheel with Earnest Walker on today’s edition of the #SixFigureTrucker.

                Show Notes:

                • Welcoming Earnest Walker to the Show! (0:50)
                • Class A stats! (2:29)
                • Background, Qualifications, and journey to Driveaway Trucking (5:19)
                • Relationship with Dispatchers (11:47)
                • A Wild and Windy Story from the Road (12:55)
                • Teasing next week’s continued conversation (14:46)
                • Keep Trucking, Earnest!

                  The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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                  17 min
                • 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 country. In today’s conversation, he shares his love for this and other kinds of delivery in Driveaway. In a beautiful twist of irony, he also shares a recent opportunity that he took to grab an extinguisher and fight an actual fire along the side of the road! Tune in as we welcome Durville Christopher back to the show for another episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

                  Show Notes:

                  • Fighting Fires roadside (0:45)
                  • Becoming the Driveaway “Firetruck Guy” (3:43)
                  • How about a controlled burn with a fine Cigar (10:52)
                  • Farewell to the Firetruck Guy (14:21)
                  • Keep Trucking, Durville!

                    The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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                    17 min
                  • 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 it’s fitting for Durville Christopher is full of dignity, and we are proud to have him on the show. Durville is a class A driver who joins us with a 100% check-in percentage, 100% completion percentage, and a 71% on-time percentage so far this year. But, what truly sets Duarville apart as one of our top drivers is his kind spirit, positive attitude, stellar communication skills, and his all around world-class personality. This conversation will brighten your day and motivate your step as we welcome Durville Christopher to the #SixFigureTrucker.

                    Show Notes

                    • Dignity & Pride: the History of DAP (1:18)
                    • Brotherhood among Drivers (3:08)
                    • Durville’s credentials, statistics, and stellar reputation (5:32)
                    • Lending a Helping Hand (9:00)
                    • Folding into a Garbage Truck (12:57)
                    • John teases next week’s episode (14:09)
                    • Keep Trucking, Durville!

                      The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.


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                      16 min

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