Six-Figure Trucker

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, including a current 100% on-time percentage for the quarter. That said, he’s quick to give credit to a dispatch team that he believes is the best in the biz. Tune in to hear him talk about these and more secrets to success in Driveaway. You’re in for a treat as we’re joined by one of Norton’s finest on this episode of the Six-Figure Trucker.

Show Notes:

• From his hotel in Chillicothe, Richard Plumb talks up the Cadillac of Trucking (1:45)
• Richard’s journey to Driveaway and the friends and freedom he’s found! (4:13)
• Qualifying for the Manual (8:23)
• Stuffing the on-time Stats! (10:30)
• Richard’s Dispatchers are “Grrreat!” (11:49)
• Details are the Secret to Success (15:16)

Keep Trucking, Richard!

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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 that a local TV crew showed up to cover it! In fact, the mayor of his town asked Kevin to do it all again the following year. Kevin’s wife’s birthday has become a local holiday! In this episode, Kevin tells the story of how this party-to-end-all-parties transpired, and how it inspired a Non-Profit that takes him around the country with touring artists. Tune in today to get another window into the lives of the most fascinating people in America - the men and women of Trucking! 

Show Notes:

• Kevin returns to talk about his Rock-star life off the road (1:04)
• A Birthday Party for the Ages! (4:19)
• A Party turned Non-Profit (6:57)
• Meeting people and making an Impact (9:32)
• Kevin’s Playlist…and Set list (11:30)
• How Trucking fuels his passion (16:10)

Keep Trucking, Kevin!

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“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, elements always sit outside of your control. This is why Kevin Stallcop believes you simply can’t put a price tag on patience. Indeed, patience is a virtue, and in this case, a virtue that leads to the promised land of freedom and prosperity. Tune in now to glean the wisdom and experience from this sage of the open roads of driveaway on this episode of the Six-Figure Trucker.

Show Notes:

• We welcome Kevin as his patience gets Tested (1:10)
• The wide variety of Vehicles and Routes in Driveaway (3:25)
• His Experience in trucking and journey to Driveaway (10:00)
• With Patience, the learning curve can lead to major profit (14:39)
• Internal relationships and communication with Dispatch teams (19:44)
• Kevin pitches Driveaway and offers sage Advice (22:24)

Keep Trucking, Kevin!

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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 mechanics, the strategy, and the people. He loves his dispatch team. Driveaway is his beach. Naturally, he was willing to return for another conversation about all things driveaway trucking, and we’re pleased to have him. Tune in as Collin shares his passion for trucking along with numerous insights on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Collin Little is back to share his backstory and journey to Driveaway (0:55)
• His mechanical skills serve him over the road (4:00)
• Unique experiences with Heavy-Haul Wreckers (5:47)
• ‘Til death do us part! Collin’s appreciation for his dispatchers (9:01)
• Common mechanical problems and solutions (12:11)
• Collin’s faves: The Open Roads and a glass of Crown! (13:40)
• Introducing a helpful Facebook connection page as we wrap! (15:02)

Keep Trucking, Collin!

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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 ethic, creativity, endorsements, and communication skills. On today’s episode, he joins John to talk about his journey to trucking and some of the Driveaway secrets he’s gleaned along the way. Don’t miss this insightful conversation with Collin Little on this edition of the Six-Figure Trucker.

Show Notes:

• Working the Buddy System over the Road (1:45)
• Delivering a Freightliner Fire Truck! (7:02)
• Collin’s impressive resume for such a Young driver (9:02)
• A New Facebook Group for Norton Networking (12:10)
• 5’ 9’’ and a buck fifty, but Collin holds his own and knows the ropes (16:50)
• Collin’s favorite sights and scenes OTR (20:00)
• Top 3 things you need to know about Driveaway (22:00)
• A beautiful marriage in Dispatch (23:21)

Keep Trucking, Collin!

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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, and business. His ambition and optimism are contagious. He’s the kind of guy you want to rub shoulders with. So, tune in now to this fantastic episode of the Six-Figure Trucker.

Show Notes:

• Welcoming Jimmy Tucker and his positive spirit back to the show! (1:02)
• Family, Faith, and Trucking (3:35)
• Jimmy gets philosophical on human flourishing (6:05)
• Geographic variety in Jimmy’s background (9:00)
• Jimmy’s dreams and future plans (10:24)

Keep Trucking, Jimmy!

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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 the industry and the companies he represents. In this conversation, Jimmy encourages drivers to avoid limitations by investing in themselves and their abilities. Furthermore, he exhorts us to respect the craft and the people that go with it. You don’t want to miss this helpful conversation with one of the stars of open roads on this edition of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• From Alabama to Fresno in a Garbage truck! (1:13)
• Certifications and Credentials? If it’s got wheels, Jimmy can drive it! (5:20)
• Jimmy’s advice on the business side of Trucking (13:26)
• Keys to success over the road (15:50)

Keep Trucking, Jimmy!

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 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 of rigorous focus that takes its toll on your mind and body. This is why our guest today says that going home is healthy! Finding her beach isn’t just a hobby; it’s a way of life. We’re pleased to have Veronica Campbell back with us for another episode as she gives us a window into her route to a regular reset. For Veronica, her happy place begins with her toes in the sand and a drink in her hand. Wherever that is for you, you must find it and get to it often. Your life depends on it. Tune in today and find your happy place!  

Show Notes:

• Unwind your Mind at the Beach! (1:05)
• Veronica always has a good Book in tow (4:58)
• From Miami to Jamaica via Driveaway! (6:03)
• Looking ahead to more thrills and Dollar bills on the Open Road! (9:21)

Keep Trucking, Veronica!

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Our guest today is very familiar with the beautiful business of trucking. She grew up in a trucking family before spending five years over the road in a big rig herself. In recent days, however, Veronica Campbell has felt the need better to prioritize her health, time, and freedom. A conversation with her brother led her to consider Driveaway with Norton Transport. After six months in Driveaway, Veronica is not looking back! She’s enjoying the incredible freedom and flexibility of driveaway without sacrificing her pay. She’s found the best of both worlds and joins us today to share her journey and wisdom on this edition of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Welcoming one of the Lovely Ladies of Trucking (1:26)
• Veronica’s Mindset behind the Wheel (3:44)
• The Perks of driving and delivering Garbage Trucks (7:10)
• Keeping the road hot and feeling free with Norton (9:03)
• “It’s equal out here!” The Trucker Fraternity (12:06)
• Veronica’s Strengths (14:16)
• Sage Advice for New Drivers (18:06)

Keep Trucking, Veronica!

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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Before he found his footing as a driveaway driver, Chad Gillespie felt the need for speed! Chad enjoyed numerous roles in the Drag Race circuit, from driver to machinist. Eventually, his experience around the race track led him to the business of transporting racing fuel around the country. This unique experience has aided Chad in what has become his destination career in Driveaway. We’re pleased to have Chad Gillespie back for part two of a fascinating conversation with another fascinating figure in driveaway trucking. Tune in today to this episode of the Six-Figure Trucker.

Show Notes:

• Chad Gillespie is back! (1:00)
• A Lesson in Logs (3:00)
• The Need for Speed - Chad’s history in Racing (4:55)
• A Great Dispatcher for the Road ahead (12:00)

Keep Trucking, Chad!

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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