Six-Figure Trucker

After ten years of work in the music business and twilighting as a bartender alongside the likes of Kenny Chesney, our guest today left Nashville for his homeland of Iowa. Rowdy Lind then managed the first Krispy Kreme to open in the Midwest. Yet, this well-educated and multi-talented man had yet to find his lane. That is until he saw an ad in the classified section of the newspaper that caught his eye. It read, “Do you like to drive? Do you like to have fun? Do you like to make money?” His answer was, “Yes, yes, and Yes!” The advertisement was from a Georgia-based company called Norton Transport, and as they say, the rest is history. Rowdy’s adventurous spirit found a home in Driveaway, and he will tell you that he’s still amazed that he gets paid to be a tourist. We’re pleased to welcome a longtime friend and true renaissance man to the show on this week’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• We welcome a longtime friend of Norton Transport, Rowdy Lind (1:00)
• An Iowa Alum, Rowdy, talks about Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes (4:30)
• The Iowa Trucking team (6:50)
• It’s Family at Norton (12:00)
• “The Sky is the limit” in Driveaway (18:05)
• One of the perks of Trucking is all the People (24:42)
• If you love Adventure, Driveaway is for you (26:45)
• An Industry Insider, Rowdy talks all things Music (30:12)
• A Great story with Kenny Chesney before he was famous (47:20)
• Rowdy looks at his future and shares some closing thoughts (55:00)

Keep Truckin’ Rowdy

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 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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We’re joined today by a businessman with a long history using Driveaway. In fact, his company was one of Norton Transport’s first clients. A bus seller by trade, Barry Benesch, will tell you that the business of driveaway is crucial to his bottom line. We get a unique look at our industry today as we catch up with an old friend over a cigar around his firepit. We’re burning one with Barry Benesch on this fantastic episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• We welcome a longtime friend of Norton Transport, Barry Benesch (1:04)
• Barry sells, and Norton delivers - a match made in heaven (1:58)
• Barry talks about the pros and cons of Electric School buses (9:07)
• Cigars, Bourbon, and Good Times! (24:23)
• Baltimore, Baseball, and Beer around the fire pit (40:03)
• Barry shares how he got into the Bus business (46:40)
• The importance of Driveaway (49:40)

Keep it lit, Barry!

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 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.

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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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes

• We welcome the Winnipeg Wonder, Timothy Pedden, to the show (1:00)
• The mechanic-turned-driver has logged over 2,000,000 miles! (3:00)
• It’s Wild up North - Chasing off Bears, Staring down Moose, and Fishing the Ice! (4:22)
• Slow it down, Save some Gas, and See more Beauty (21:00)
• Comparing the Roads and Travel Plans between Canada and the U.S. (24:20)
• Entering Driveaway and talking about the importance of Dispatchers (37:46)
• Crossing the border, this Canadian has enjoyed experiencing the U.S. (40:03)
• Next Level COLD! (45:30)
• Timothy’s experience as a mechanic and how it translates to Trucking (46:22)
• With no plans to retire, Timothy takes us out with some great advice (52:14)

Keep Truckin’, Timothy! 

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 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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:

• We welcome Brian to the studio in person after a crazy week (1:00)
• A bonafide workaholic (5:15)
• “Nationwide” loves life over the road (8:15)
• Going Global (10:32)
• Brian shares his journey to trucking and love for driveaway (13:33)
• Crazy stories from the road (20:57)
• The Flexible schedules and Financial promise of Driveaway (24:37)
• Brian’s firstborn son is on the way…in the Philippines! (28:49)
• Brian found Driveaway and Norton Transport and never looked back (38:30)
• Living the dream in the Philippines (41:05)
• Brian drops some great wisdom for drivers as we close (48:30)

Keep Truckin’, Brian! 

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 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. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Eddie's upcoming trip to the Bahamas (2:02)
• How temperament helps in trucking (4:39)
• Making money and saving money in driveaway (5:51)
• Planning trips (8:46)
• Comparing other companies with Norton Transport (12:33)
• Florida Gators football (13:32)
• Eddie’s brand new Dodge Ram truck (19:03)
• Owning your own business vs. working for a company (21:31)
• Decking (26:17)
• Coolest things Eddie has seen on the road (29:29)
• Dealing with truck breakdowns (35:47)
• Advice for aspiring truck drivers (45:17)

Keep Truckin’ Boys! 

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 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. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is no dull moment when the “Deck Demon” shows up! Jose Palma returns to the Six Figure Trucker for this special episode alongside singles driver Steven Love. Together, these Truckers fill an entertaining hour with stories of epic bonuses, breathtaking beauty, surprising liaisons, and even a special thank you from the Mayor of San Diego. You’ll also hear them each defend their side of the singles versus decking debate, even as they share the pros and cons of each. It’s a great conversation with two Driveaway legends that you do not want to miss on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Jose’s Big FAT Bonus! (2:04)
• The pros and cons of Deck driving vs. Singles in Driveaway (3:12)
• A Great Dispatcher is Huge (12:00)
• Two Can’t-Miss Stories from the Road 
  • Greeted by the Mayor (18:39)
  • A 4th of July Surprise (22:24)
• Whether Decked or in a Single, Driveaway is Win Win (25:10)
• Dreams, Aspirations, and the Yankees (31:15)
• Steven talks about his military service and love for Big Trucks (33:51)
• Dream Vacations (38:37)
• Peace and Beauty on the Open Road (40:32)
• Driving at the Work/Life Balance (46:35)
• The Guys swap Wisdom as we close out a great conversation (52:28)

Keep Truckin’, Boys! 

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/

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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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Our guest today has the voice and the experience to sing along with Johnny Cash on his famous song, “I’ve Been Everywhere.” He’s crossed the deserts bare man, he’s breathed the mountain air, and everywhere he goes, he’s mesmerized by the beauty of this country. Born with a traveler’s spirit, Robert Regan spent years as an elite businessman in the corporate world before finding fulfillment in driveaway trucking. Now that he’s found driveaway, the man who’s been everywhere isn’t going anywhere soon. On today’s episode, Robert will say that he can’t think of another job that affords the flexibility, travel experiences, and financial dividends that he’s found in driveaway. And how can you argue with him? He’s been everywhere, man. Don’t miss a minute of this excellent conversation with Robert Regan on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Living the Dream at a Mountain Chalet and Ski Resort (1:04)
• A Traveler’s Spirit + Good Planning = Great Experiences (10:05)
• Good Stays with Family, Friends, and Hotels over the road (22:18)
• Non-CDL to CDL (31:06)
• America the Beautiful…esp out West! (32:32)
• Robert’s journey to Driveaway (37:20)
• God Bless the USA (40:13)
• Robert, the Author and Speaker (42:26)
• Mr. Regan pitches Driveaway! (49:25)

Keep Truckin’, Robert! 

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/

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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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Though we unashamedly extoll the life-changing opportunities within driveaway trucking on this podcast, we also seek to reflect on the challenges that surface in this industry. For example, there is always the potential for obstacles like inclement weather or mechanical breakdowns over the road. The driver’s response to issues like these will make or break them. Our guest today has learned to invoke what he calls the Serenity Prayer in moments of misfortune or frustration. As a result, Marvin Miller says that his glass is never half-empty. As he will teach us today, everything you face will offer a lesson or a blessing, and both can work to your advantage, depending upon your response. We’re pleased to welcome this 17-year veteran and his wisdom to the show! Tune in now to this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Catching up with Marvin on his way to Vegas (1:14)
• Stay prepared for the Winter weather (2:24)
• Stranded for 8 days in a Blizzard (4:50)
• The Serenity Prayer is Marvin’s motto (9:00)
• Kansas City and some Great Food with Friends! (13:17)
• Marvin’s journey to Trucking and Driveaway (23:03)
• Growing the Driver to Dispatcher relationship (28:17)
• Seeing our nation’s “magic” over the road (31:00)
• Battling bad diets and limited exercise over the road (34:50)
• Marvin’s favorite places have everything to do with the people (38:00)
• “Plumbline” (40:00)
• Freedom and Flexibility! Marvin pitches Driveaway (44:30)

Keep Truckin’, Marvin! 

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 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. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Closing in on 75 years of age, you’d think our guest today would have his sights set on someplace warm and slow. Not Joe Abbott. His sights are set on the open road because, for him, retirement would be a step-down. He loves the view behind the wheel. So, with his conversion van in tow, this road warrior keeps them hot. Driving over 300 days a year, he has been a fixture in driveaway for 26 years. As such, he’s a man with the wisdom to share and stories to tell. We’re pleased to welcome Joe Abbott on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes

• Catching up with Joe on his way from Florida to Georgia (1:07)
• Towing his House on Wheels saves time and money (4:00)
• A Road Warrior 300 days a year! (10:07)
• Joe talks about his story and journey in Driveaway Trucking (11:12)
• Just call me Joe…or Captain Hook (16:36)
• The “Land of Enchantment” - beauty in New Mexico and California (20:00)
• Meeting Strange and Interesting Characters over the road (25:00)
• Joe reps Mennonite Welders in Goshen, Indiana (31:14)
• The ins and outs of Tow Behind (33:38)
• Winner winner, Chicken Dinner at the Norton office (43:53)
• Joe talks about the benefits of Driveaway and retirement (45:49)
• As we wrap up this episode, Joe pitches driveaway! (48:17)

Keep Truckin’, Joe! 

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 brought to you by Norton Transport.

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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.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This saying rings true in this space, as successful truckers don’t just wish themselves there. No, Six Figure Truckers are planners. They go hand in hand. But, as it turns out, there is something else that goes hand in hand with good planning. Patience. When a good plan goes up in smoke due to forces outside one’s control, their response is as important as their plan. If “a goal without a plan is just a wish,” a plan without patience is a powder keg. Countless variables in this business of trucking can disrupt a plan, but the key question is this: will they disrupt your peace?

We’re thrilled to welcome a driver today who has learned to roll with the punches and maintain his poise. It’s a poise that is most evident in how he treats others. Abdur Martin is kind. Moreover, he’s an ambassador for kindness and someone we can all learn from. Don’t miss a minute of our conversation with Abdur Martin on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Catching up with Abdur at dinner in Radford, VA (1:10)
• Seek to be Humble and Strive for Peace no matter the circumstances (5:57)
• Living large on the Short Runs (16:02)
• Make a Plan and Laugh with God (24:15)
• A Fiance for Valentine's Day! (30:02)
• The “Best Dispatcher” and the importance of Kindness (35:19)
• As a true businessman, Abdur prefers Driveaway (40:57)
• A perfect Match made on Facebook (42:54)
• With no plans to retire anytime soon, Abdur pitches Driveaway Trucking! (45:22)

Keep Truckin’ Abdur! 

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 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. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.