Six-Figure Trucker

On the Six Figure Trucker, we typically welcome one of the many incredible drivers in this industry as our guest for an interview. But today, we decided to take a different route in honor of Thanksgiving. We’d like to give thanks where thanks is long overdue. Today we honor the men and women of the trucking industry with our gratitude. So to the drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, and many others that make this industry roll, thank you for the sacrifices you make and the services you offer so that the people of this great nation can enjoy the life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness afforded us here. We need more men and women like you, and we're proud to stand behind you.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the #SixFigureTrucker

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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Huddle up! Every fan of the game of Football knows those two words and their importance. In the huddle, reminders are given, a play is called, and game faces are applied. When that huddle breaks, it’s game time! As a former college football player, our guest today is no stranger to a huddle. In fact, he carries the feel of all those huddles with him each day as he slides behind the wheel. When that diesel engine fires, it’s game time, and Eddie Bray knows he must be ready. Whether it’s rush hour in Atlanta, freezing rain outside of Cleveland, or a distracted driver coming into his lane, the challenges are endless on the open roads. And because he treats every day like a game situation, Eddie is ready! Hear about his unique approach and so much more as we huddle up with Eddie Bray on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• To Tampa for his Lady (1:00)
• Eddie’s approach to Breakdowns, Bad Drivers, and Bad Traffic (7:35)
• Football Life! Eddie talks about the Bucs, his beloved Gators, and his playing days (22:31)
• From the huddle to the wheel, Eddie’s experiences in football translate to life (29:05)
• Eddie talks about his journey to success in Driveaway (37:12)
• While he loves trucking, Eddie has always dreamed of being a Coach (46:17)
• What would you do in a Game Situation? Eddie’s approach to Driving (51:24)

Keep Truckin’, Eddie!

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Road rage is a problem, and it’s growing. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) found that fatal road rage-related car accidents grew 500% in just nine years between 2006 and 2015. Unfortunately, that number continues to climb. Over 80% of drivers surveyed in 2019 admitted to an outburst of road rage at least once in the previous year. But we’re thankful that our guest today proves to be an exception. Terry Scott has learned the art of keeping cool on highways full of bad drivers and worse attitudes. He is passionate about saying that you can’t get upset about what you can’t control. His mantra is, “You’ve got to join the club.” To find out what he means by that, tune in to today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• A 3-year vet as a Deck driver, Terry talks about the challenges of Deck driving (1:27)
• Having started as a Hub driver, Terry loves the money and freedom in Driveaway (5:00)
• From Albuquerque to Omaha to NYC, Terry talks about his favorite places (8:12)
• “You’ve gotta join the club”. Terry talks about the importance of patience (11:08)
• We talk about the state of the Trucking Industry (16:05)
• Terry Scott, the Family Man (17:50)
• Hotel beds and parking stalls. The subtle but important details in Driveaway (19:23)
• Away from the wheel, terry enjoys time with his son, travels with his wife, and running his side hustle (22:30)
• Even with the Potholes, there’s no place like home in Ohio. (29:11)
• Crazy Stories: A Tractor Trailer barrelling down the wrong side of the Freeway (31:52)
• Expert Advice - “You can’t get upset about what you can’t control. You just gotta join the club”. (35:43)

Keep Truckin’, Terry!

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 

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Successful drivers play chess, not checkers. No, we’re not talking about moving little wooden pieces on cardboard. We’re talking about moving trucks all over our beautiful country, and those who do it best have a plan. Long before they slide behind the wheel, the best drivers have been crafting a detailed plan. They know where they’re going and how they’re going to get there. They have a strategy for fuel, food, lodging, and transportation. They’ve factored in time for delays and inspections. Thus, they’re rarely surprised and always on time. They don’t merely show up and react. No, they don’t play checkers. The most successful drivers play chess. They show up with a plan, execute it with precision, and bring home the Queen’s ransom to boot. We’re pleased to have an over-the-road Chessmaster with us on today’s episode. Eugene Isaac is a ten-year veteran in trucking and a driver who has learned the art of preparation. He’s a man with a plan you can learn from on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• We catch up with Eugene as he makes his way to Northern California (1:00)
• With diesel prices so high, Eugene talks about maximizing fuel (5:10)
• Eugene talks about life at home, away from the wheel (12:53)
• More than a hobby, Eugene’s mechanical skills come in handy over the road (17:58)
• A 10-year veteran in trucking, Eugene shares his favorite sites and cities (22:08)
• Eugene talks about his prior career in commercial air conditioning and how it compares to his freedom and profits in driveaway (26:29)
• What’s the difference between Driveaway and a traditional Tractor Trailer? (30:00)
• Team driving with the wife! Eugene and his wife enjoy good eats and good times over the road together. (34:50)
• Dropping some serious knowledge, Eugene talks about the importance of planning ahead and how to stay on schedule (41:02)
• Eugene offers a few more pearls of wisdom and encourages potential drivers to give it a try! (50:22)

Keep Truckin’, Eugene!

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.

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If Guy Fieri is the ‘Mayor of Flavortown,’ our guest today is the Grand Master of Music City. Twilighting as a Chef for Entertainers, Steve Sneed has delighted the pallets of the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kid Rock, Justin Bieber, AC/DC, and the Beach Boys. Even the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, once made a special entrance to shake our driver’s hand after tasting one of his entrees. And being a chef was his second career! While cooking for Rock Stars on the side, Steve Sneed has enjoyed a successful 34-year career in the trucking industry. We’re thrilled that he joins us today on the Six-Figure Trucker! Steve has a passion for driveaway and loves to share the wisdom he has gleaned over the road. You don’t want to miss a minute of our conversation. But this is a fair warning: this episode of #SixFigureTrucker may make you hungry!

Show Notes:

• Integrity and Honesty are twin keys to Success in this Industry! (1:00)
• This 34 year Veteran in trucking Pitches Driveaway (5:25)
• Steve shares some Crazy Stories (23:55)
• Steve talks about his fierce desire to build and protect the reputation of truckers (30:01)
• Better Roads and GARDENS! Steve talks about his green thumb (33:50)
• AC/DC, The Beachboys, Michael Jackson, Kid Rock, the Biebs?! You won’t believe who Steve has cooked for (41:00)
• Steve talks Future plans (54:11)
• As we wrap up this episode, Steve pitches driveaway to prospective drivers (57:41)

Keep Truckin’, Steve!

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 

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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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The Six-Figure Trucker highlights the successful men and women behind the wheel of the beautiful business of trucking. But it’s not always and only about making money here at SFT. We enjoy highlighting the incredible people that make the wheels of this industry roll. Today we catch up with one of our drivers as he helps to provide relief and aid to the areas in Florida that were recently battered by Hurricane Ian. Benjamin Bernard is thrilled to spend over two weeks on the grown in the Fort Myers area in an attempt to do his part to help his fellow man.

When he’s not out saving the world, Benjamin fills the free time afforded him in driveaway with numerous other ventures and interests. From the full remodel of his house to his side business in welding, he’s a regular jack of all trades. He’s also a motorcycle enthusiast who’s been known to strap his motorcycle to a deck set for a quick and cost-effective return trip. We’re pleased to welcome the bright and talented Benjamin Bernard to the show on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• We catch up with our Good Samaritan in Sarasota, Florida, where he has come to help with Hurricane Ian recovery (1:00)
• Up on Two Wheels! (5:05)
• Moving from Two Wheels to Two Wings. Benjamin’s approach to flying (14:52)
• Expert Advice on Load planning and preparations (17:11)
• Benjamin shares his experience in trucking and his journey to Driveaway (20:47)
• From a Welding Business venture to a Full Remodel of his house, Benjamin takes advantage of his freedom in Driveaway for big-time productivity (23:32)
• Kind of like Santa - Benjamin talks about delivering brand new trucks to eager Customers and other cool experiences in Driveaway (28:37)
• Moving Deck Sets is unique. Benjamin talks about a couple of no-nos when Decked (33:36)
• Rumbling home in an Old School Army Humvee? (37:28)
• Benjamin pitches Driveaway! (40:25)

Keep Truckin’, Benjamin!

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 

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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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To say that our guest today has a great motor is an understatement. This dude’s engine is always running on all cylinders, whether he’s free stylin’ in the Caribbean or working his side hustle in South Beach. He’s a true entrepreneur who goes hard after every venture and plays hard after every success. Edward Thomas is living out his dreams, and it’s all powered by trucking. That’s right, he would tell you that the secret to his freedom to travel and chase his dreams is found behind the wheel. He would also tell you to give it a shot! In this episode, he will say, “Do it! Don’t think twice about it. Don’t be intimidating by decking. Just do it!” He will also say that his entrance into the world of deck driving was the best decision he’s ever made. You don’t want to miss our conversation with Edward Thomas on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• We catch up with Edward in his hometown of Miami (1:00)
• A true Entrepreneur, Edwards shares his side hustle in South Beach! (4:00)
• Entering the world of deck driving, Edward loves his dispatch team at Norton, and the opportunities afforded him in decking (8:55)
• Friends and Freedom in Driveaway - Edward is living his best life over the road, including one of the all-time great birthday Gifts and time in the Caribbean! (16:31)
• We get Edward’s opinions on CNG Fuel and Driving Singles (29:19)
• 36 and a Bright Future! As he celebrates his 36th birthday, Edward looks ahead to his future in trucking and other ventures (34:31)
• “Do it!” Edward gives his pitch to anyone considering driveaway trucking and deck driving (39:00)

Keep Truckin’, Edward!

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/

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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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It’s one thing to transport trucks all over the country. It’s quite another to transport soldiers in the midst of war. Worries about blowing a tire take on a new perspective when your tires have encountered an IED. Our guest today spent eight years in the Army and was deployed twice to the Middle East. In addition to his military experience, Venson Johnson is also a 17-year veteran behind the wheel in the trucking industry. He’s an expert driver who cares deeply about the reputation of truckers and the industry as a whole. But, it’s his wisdom that stands out the most in this conversation. Venson has learned the value of people over profit and peace over prosperity. He will passionately say that the most crucial asset he can give his kids is his presence and time. This is the kind of maturity that war tends to accelerate. We’re grateful for the service Venson Johnson has rendered to our great nation, and we’re honored to have him on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• We catch up with Venson before a night of competitive bowling with his daughter (1:30)
• In his 17th year behind the wheel, Venson shares his background in trucking (4:58)
• “America would come to a screeching halt without the Trucking Industry” (8:38)
• Venson talks about the varied abilities required for this challenging industry (11:39)
• It’s one thing to drive trucks over the road, it’s quite another to drive in the midst of war - Venson talks about his time in Iraq and Afghanistan with the Army (14:27)
• Six-Figure Skills! (22:22)
• Venson talks his journey from driving Flatbeds to deck driving a Four-way and tells about some great stories and experiences along the way (27:01) 
• We talk about the importance of good Training (34:02)
• Venson takes great Pride in this Industry and his role in it (36:30)
• Trucking is so much more than a big Paycheck (42:38)

Keep Truckin’ Venson!

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.

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Our guest today is a class A driver who’s also a class A gentleman. With over a decade of experience behind the wheel, Ernandez Robinson has a wealth of experience in this industry to share. But, it’s his sterling character and peaceful demeanor that set him apart as a key contributor in this space and someone we can all learn from. They say nice guys finish last. Well, not at Norton and not today! Mr. Robinson’s world includes a happy wife, six beautiful kids, and the freedom afforded him in driveaway. Oh, and there are six figures in there too. You don’t want to miss the wisdom and perspective you’ll glean from today’s episode as we welcome Mr. Ernandez Robinson to the show.

Show Notes

• On the road in a CNG - Ernandez talks the pros and cons of CNG fuel (0:50)
• The Early Bird gets the Worm - Why Mr. Robinson likes the 4 AM start (13:13)
• Crazy scenes Ernandez has encountered over the road (20:15)
• With a wife and six kids, Mr. Robinson’s Family is always on his mind and is a major factor in his love for and approach to Driveaway (23:10)
• Good Communication, Trust, and a little Kindness - Great advice from Ernandez on the relationship between the Driver and Dispatcher (30:33)
• “Take a Deep Breath and move on to Plan B” - Ernandez deals with unexpected problems over the road (38:08)
• If you’re self-motivated, value your freedom, and want to make real money, Mr. Robinson has a pitch for you. (41:00)
• Family Vacations and a Birthday bash for Mrs. Robinson (47:35)

Here’s to you, Mr. Robinson!

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.

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In every industry, there are secrets of the trade that save time, conserve energy, and maximize profit. Driveaway is no exception. We love to highlight these secrets for drivers on this show, and we’ve got a truckload of them for you today. We’ve got a veteran in the trucking industry with us today. Lloyd Dittfurth is his name, and driveaway is his game that will make him a quarter of a million dollars this year. You heard that right! Yet, you don’t earn that without running hard and running smart. As he shares some of those smarts today, he emphasizes good planning and handy connections. As they say, “it’s not what you know; it’s who you know.” Well, today, you get both. Lloyd Dittfurth breaks down the What and the Who as he shares the secrets that will make your bank account swell. Hear them all on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes

• Lloyd talks food and drinks at Truckstops, Terminal Taverns, and Airline Clubs (1:00)
• Dropping Knowledge! Lloyd loves passing on incredibly useful advice (6:40)
• The Art of Resourcefulness – like hitching a ride in a Snow Plow! (11:34)
• Lloyd describes the Yard in Von Army – btw: beware of Rattlesnakes! (15:30)
• It’s been a crazy year for Lloyd – he starts with the blessings (20:13)
• Lloyd talks candidly about how a difficult childhood shaped resilience in him – a resilience that has served him as his wife battles cancer (24:30)
• Lloyd loves to teach and does so on YouTube and also as a Trainer with Norton (30:14)
• Kickin’ it Old School…Helping a Brother in Need (37:07)
• Overcoming Adversity and relishing the Silver Lining (40:18)
• Six Figures and Freedom in Driveaway! (44:02)

Keep Truckin’ Lloyd!

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.