Six-Figure Trucker

With multiple theological degrees from Universities in Nigeria and England, Pastor Segun brings some serious cloth into the cab when he slides behind the wheel. It also translates to some serious character and positive influence as he trains drivers and interacts with others over the road. The Pastor/Driver may not seem like a typical combination, but it’s worked for 25 years running. In fact, as he’ll share in today’s conversation...

We all know that there’s big money to be made in the driveaway trucking space. Big money! But, like most things, to really do it well, you need to love it. There’s no issue here with our guest today. Segun Davis is a Deck driver and trainer who loves to get his hands dirty with the deck sets and train others to do the same. It’s more than a job for him. It’s a passion. A passion that comes across as he shares expert advice on what ...

Fresh off a getaway in Santa Monica with his lady, David Coates is back on the road. He joins us to share a slice of his life in driveaway trucking. A father of 3 girls and 5 Yorkies, David knows what it takes to put food on the table and provide a good life for his family. Driveaway trucking has afforded him that and much more! But it doesn’t happen by accident. David models the kind of work ethic it takes to maximize profits in t...

Here at the Six Figure Trucker, we’ve got a lot of respect and esteem for veterans. On the show today, we’ve got a double Vet! In addition to his service to our country in the Navy, Osman Alvarez is also a twenty-year veteran of the open roads! His military deployments and time over the road have afforded Osman the kind of experiences that make you want to lean in, listen, and learn. We hope you’ll do just that as we get to know an...

Our guest today joins us live from Hollywood Studios at Disney World in Florida! This is apropos for this podcast, as the freedom of driveaway makes this possible. As a driveaway driver, Kevin Tutt is his own boss. He works when he wants and vacations when he wants to vacation. Oh, and by the way, when he does vacation, he does so in style because of the cash he banks when he does work the wheels of Driveaway! In addition to his ov...

Her kids call her their “Shero”. Give this episode a listen, and you’ll see why. In fact, we’re betting that this will be the best 15 minutes of your day. Erica Austin is truly an inspiration and a shining light in our world. Just two years ago, Erica was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer after a grape-fruit sized malignant tumor was found in her head. But, as she recounts her battle, her positive spirit and deeply rooted faith ...

Erica Austin remembers the thrill of the open roads as she recalls the road trips she experienced with her dad as a little girl. This dad went on to teach his daughter how to drive, and decades later, the beam of Erica’s smile still radiates through the windshields. Those years have also given Erica more to smile about. As the matriarch of a big family of her own, she’s a loving mom and a doting grandma. But make no mistake: Erica ...

In this bonus episode of the Six Figure Trucker, we’re highlighting one of our Drivers of the Year! Derek Ambrose earns this title for his work in the CDL lanes of Norton Transport. It hasn’t always been easy for this former Mississippi State running back. No, his journey to success in Driveaway has been fueled by failure. Hear how Mr. Ambrose went from sleeping in his car to Six Figure Trucker, and one of our Drivers of the Year! ...

Before he was a fixture in a Big Rig, our guest today spent most of his days in the Big Apple. As a kid growing up playing basketball on the streets of Long Island, 6 foot 8 inch Peter Rizzo was often called a “Skyscraper.” He went on to play hoops in college before returning to the City to work as a police officer among the land of skyscrapers. But, within his first few months on the job, two of them came down. When the unthinkabl...

100%. That’s Mr. Rizzo’s on-time percentage for the month of September! A lot has to go right to achieve this statistical anomaly. Still, there’s a reason why Peter Rizzo is consistently near the top of the driveaway charts for on-time and load completion percentages. He would tell you that it all starts with planning. Logistics is a Driveaway driver’s best friend. In this episode, hear how better planning will lead to more loads, ...

When asked about the kind of truck she prefers, our guest responded: “I like a manual shift. You know, the old-school Peterbuilts and Kenworths. But, every truck I drive is different, and I like that I'm driving a truck.” Those, my friends, are the words of a bona fide trucker. Carrie Keyes is the real deal. In her 25 years behind the wheel, she has driven everything from dump trucks to city buses to tractor-trailers. And she’s run...

When Malcolm Williams joined the world of Driveaway, his income significantly increased. Then he lowered the Boom, and watched his income double! “My kids”, he says, “are going to have a great Christmas!” We’re pumped for Malcolm and honored to have him as our guest for this episode. He’s a military veteran who served our country proudly for nearly a decade, including one tour in Afghanistan. Upon his return to the States, he launc...

Last week, we had Kendrick Jackson on the show. This week, we’ve got his bad-ass better half! His girlfriend and over-the-road teammate, Leshaundra McAdams, joins us today to share her side of their incredible life. Like Kendrick, she’s a veteran driver who got her start driving tour buses and eventually migrated to driveaway, decking, and driver training. Together, this dynamic duo of deck sets have earned their ability to routine...

Losing your brakes is a fear of most who climb into a big rig. Losing your brakes while barreling down a mountain? That’s a flat-out nightmare. A nightmare that became a reality for Kendrick Jackson in August of 2020. Thanks to some quick thinking and the grace of God, Kendrick climbed out of the wreckage to continue his booming career in driveaway. As you’ll hear in this episode, Kendrick is not just a survivor story; he’s a succe...

Here at the Six-Figure Trucker, we’re perpetually impressed by the myriad personalities, talents, and experiences held by our drivers and uncovered by this show! American truck drivers are truly incredible people. We have another example on the show today. We welcome a guy who spends part of his time behind the wheel and the rest behind a camera. In addition to being a top performer in driveaway trucking, Raphael Hempstead is an ac...

“Teamwork makes the dream work.” Raphael Hempstead embodies this quote both in his relationship with his dispatcher and his commitment to helping fellow drivers over the road. In this episode, we’ll hear some of Raphael’s backstory that has built his work ethic and shaped his commitment to brotherhood. We’ll also be joined by Raphael’s dispatcher, who sings his praises and shares some insights into what has made their relationship ...

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 ep...

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 elem...

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, Bar...