Six-Figure Trucker

We’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. You’ll be amazed at where they hang their hat and inspired by how their dreams have taken flight. They don’t wear capes, but on today’s episode, you’ll hear how this Dynamic Duo soars! #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Welcoming the Schleier Dynamic Duo back to the show (1:07)
• At home in a Hangar (3:10)
• The benefits of starting your own LLC (7:47)
• Tax prep and Paperwork on the Border (13:09)
• The common bond in Oshkosh (16:17)
• Their Top Three desires and finding fulfillment in Driveaway! (17:47)

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When 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 family and friends simply couldn’t believe that the person they knew refused to drive in the snow and was now driving in all kinds of elements all over North America! She’s off to the races and shows no signs of slowing down. Together with her husband, Mark, the Schleiers are like the Dynamic Duo of Driveaway! We’re pleased to have them as our guests for the next two weeks as they share their fascinating stories and drop some serious nuggets of wisdom along the way. Don’t miss this special episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Welcoming Team Schleier – a unique over-the-road Driveaway Duo! (1:26)
• Beautiful sights & financial sizzle – the wide-ranging benefits of a Tow-Car (10:16)
• Newly-Wed to Mark AND Driveaway! (17:36)
• Mark’s fascinating journey to Trucking and Driveaway (22:33)
• Driveaway Sold itself to Michelle (25:25)
• As we wrap part 1 of our fascinating interview, the Schleier’s pitch Driveaway (30:02)

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We actually are just trying to get you home to your family…Yes, it’s about making money, but also it’s about your family who’s sitting at home hoping you get back safely.” These powerful words from our guest today reflect well upon one of the most important cogs in the wheel of the trucking industry - the Safety Coordinators. On this episode, we welcome a superstar of safety and a longtime member of the Norton Transport family, Barbara Smith. Having grown up in a trucking family and having experienced life on the road as a driver herself, there may not be a better person to lead in the safety space. Look, no driver likes having someone looking over their shoulder to make sure they’re following certain rules or protocols. Barbara knows that, but she also knows something else. She knows that behind every driver, there is a host of people who love him or her. So, for Barbara, it’s not just about getting trucks delivered; it’s about getting drivers home. We’re so pleased to welcome one of trucking’s finest, Barbara Smith, on this edition of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Welcoming one of the OG’s of the Norton family, Barbara Smith! (1:05)
• Before working in safety, Barbara took her turn behind the wheel (4:14)
• Barbara shares her passion for her Drivers’ Safety (9:38)
• In her trucking life, Galveston, TX was one of her favorite stops (16:55)

Keep Trucking, Barbara!

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Our guest today knows how to roll. In his fascinating career, Philip Burge has kept crowds of people AND the wheels of driveaway rollin’! As a stand-up comedian in his twenties, Philip toured the crazy life of show business. In fact, he entertained packed houses alongside comedic legends like Robin Williams and David Spade! Though Philip Burge never became a household name, he enjoyed unforgettable moments and gained valuable experiences that have shaped his life and continue to serve him in a much different career. Moving from a crowded stage in front of hundreds of people into a solo seat in a cab in front of the open roads is quite a shift. But, for Philip, it’s been a shift to a gear he loves. The freedom, flexibility, and promise of driveaway have been rewarding for him for almost two decades now. And make no mistake, he hasn’t lost his sense of humor. As his dispatchers’ would tell you, he keeps us rollin’ in more ways than one! You don’t want to miss this entertaining and insightful conversation with driveaway great, Philip Burge, on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Talking about life on the road with Philip Burge Jr.! (1:35)
• Philip recalls his days as a stand-up comic alongside the likes of Robin Williams and David Spade (6:00)
• 18 years and 1.5 million miles of driving without an incident. Wow! (11:45)
• This sage veteran shares fantastic wisdom and stories from the road (16:25)
• Parking the Truck, Pushing a mower, and Pulling Cigars (20:47)
• As we wrap this fantastic conversation, Philip offers great advice to drivers and especially those considering Driveaway Trucking! (24:55)

Keep Trucking, Philip!

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 love and respect that we have for our guest today runs deep. In fact, it’s evident in the name, “Miss Mary”. Simply calling her Mary won’t suffice for a lady who carries the kind of history, affection, and esteem that she does around Norton Transport. So, we’re honored to welcome Miss Mary to the show! In this conversation, she’ll share a bit of her journey in the trucking world and what keeps her tires rolling into the future. We’ll also highlight the dependability and attention to detail that’s made her a kind of legend around these parts. Don’t miss this conversation with the one and only Miss Mary on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Welcoming our friend, Miss Mary to the show! (0:55)
• 5 dogs and 1 cat keep her Local (2:01)
• The “CEO of Operations” for an elite garbage truck company (3:00)
• A Reliable part of the Norton Family (5:52)
• Mary highlights her 25 years in Trucking (8:18)
• Detailing her Pre-Trip Inspections (11:12)
• Chillicothe runs with the Boss (12:22)
• Moving 42 Trucks in One Day! (13:15)
• As we wrap, Mary looks ahead and offers wise advice (16:00)

Keep Trucking, Mary!

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 excited to bring back one of our favorite episodes featuring the dynamic Father/Son duo, Tony and Larry Altice! Having tasted the freedom of Driveaway, Tony and Larry are adamant that they’ll never work for somebody else again. And there's something else they swear by – maximizing miles with tow-behind.

In this re-aired episode, you’ll discover how the Altice's have perfected their tow-behind system to maximize both their earnings and their enjoyment on the open road. These Virginia natives have figured out a system that works wonders for them, and it just might work for you too.

Join us for an insightful conversation as Tony and Larry share their secrets, strategies, and the benefits of using a tow-behind vehicle in Driveaway trucking. This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories that you don’t want to miss. Tune in to learn how to take your Driveaway career to the next level with the Altice's proven approach.

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 famous “Kick-Six” will forever be remembered as one of the greatest game-ending moments in college football history. And today’s Six Figure Trucker will forever be linked to it. That’s right! Long before joining forces with Norton in Driveaway, Avery Young was an Auburn Tiger. He was a highly touted freshman offensive guard in 2013 when the annual Iron Bowl brought him face-to-face in the trenches against the vaunted Crimson Tide. After 59 minutes and 59 seconds, the game was still gridlocked at 28-all. What happened in that final second brought bedlam to Jordan-Hare Stadium and still brings an occasional royalties check to the aforementioned freshman. You see, a cameraman captured and fixated Avery’s reaction amidst a highlight that’s now been seen millions of times. This was just the beginning of Avery Young’s football career, which wound up including 9 years in the pros. In our conversation today, we discuss his experiences on the field and how it all relates to his new life over the road! You don’t want to miss this episode as we welcome Mr. Avery Young to the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• John welcomes Avery Young to the studio in person! (1:23)
• Detailing the Big Man’s star-studded Football journey! (4:25)
• From the gridiron to the Big Rigs - Avery’s route to Trucking (8:17)
• Experiencing 9 years in Pro Football (10:36)
• Greatness runs in the FAMILY! (13:50)
• How Athletics has shaped Avery’s approach to Trucking (16:13)
• Driveaway Freedom to FISH! (17:29)
• Studying the Playbook to prepare for the Open Roads! (21:40)

Keep Trucking, Avery!

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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When disasters like tsunamis, hurricanes, wildfires, or tornadoes wreak havoc, most of us sit around and just gawk at the carnage displayed on the news. But not our guest today. While the eyes of most of the world are locked on their screens, the eyes of Joshua Dodge are set upon the people in need. Instead of grabbing his remote, he grabs his boots and hits the road for relief. On today’s episode, Joshua shares his passion for serving people in desperate need and how driveaway trucking makes it possible. He’s truly a good Samaritan, and we’re honored to have him as one of our drivers and as a guest on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Joshua turns the Flexibility of Driveaway into Philanthropy (1:02)
• Serving his fellow man has been a passion since Joshua was a teenager (8:35)
• How does he prepare to be ready and able to go when needs arise (9:46)
• As we wrap, Joshua credits his parents and encourages more volunteers! (13:06)

Mad Respect for you, Joshua!

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 privileged to have a savvy veteran of the Driveaway Trucking space on the program today. After more than a decade behind the wheel, Joshua Dodge isn’t cooling on his life in Driveaway. More than ever, he’s leaning into the freedom and prosperity this industry has afforded him. Wherever you are in your trucking career, you will want to listen to this episode. After 10 years, Joshua has mastered skills like communication and safety to the tune of an astonishing 100% completion and check-in percentage. That’s perfection for a decade! On top of that, he’s successfully transitioned his process to include a tow-behind vehicle. In our conversation today, he shares the pros and cons to consider and offers a wealth of expert advice. You don’t want to miss this fantastic episode as we welcome Joshua Dodge to the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• Joshua joins us from his Tow-behind vehicle and talks the pro’s & cons (1:50)
• What brought Joshua from corporate America to Driveaway Trucking? (8:21)
• Relating his prior career in hospitality to Driveaway (11:01)
• Stories of Brotherhood over the road (15:30)
• 100% completion, 100% check-in, and 80% on time…wow! (21:30)
• The benefits of the Norton App and a suggestion for Improvement (25:09)
• As we wrap, Joshua offers advice to anyone considering Driveaway (28:11)

Keep Truckin’, Joshua!

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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Since February, our guest today has delivered an astonishing total of 16 Garbage Trucks! Next week, he’ll notch number 17 in sunny California. Brayan Alvarez is officially the Garbage Truck King! In this episode, Brayan reveals the lucrative opportunities available with these refuse machines. He also provides incredibly helpful tips and tricks for taking these beasts over the road for a long-haul delivery. No doubt, Mr. Alvarez has learned to tame the beast to the tune of big-time profits! Don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Brayan Alvarez on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker.

Show Notes:

• On his way to Georgia, Brayan Alvarez joins us from the road! (1:30)
• Tuna Packs for good health and great savings! (2:14)
• The Garbage Truck King (4:14)
• Punctuality is a virtue…and at Norton, a gateway to more $$$ (7:45)
• Detailing the difference between Garbage Trucks and Day Cabs (9:24)
• Pre-trip Inspections and Fuel planning for Garbage Trucks (18:13)
• Girl-Dad! A Father of four girls, Brayan is a Family Man (25:00)
• As we wrap, Brayan offers some advice for long hauls in a Garbage Truck (26:56)

Keep Truckin’ Brayan!

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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