Six-Figure Trucker

Whether it's heavy construction, bad weather, or distracted drivers, it can get hairy over the road. Thus, being a professional trucker comes with its own unique set of hazards. Traits like poise and patience are a premium. Our guest today has these traits in spades. In fact, as a Grand Dragon in Tai Chi, Lewis Johnson maintains his zen in the midst of a wide variety of circumstances that would ma...

Life on the road shapes a person in unexpected ways, and for Mark Nichols, it’s been a journey of reinvention. From his days as a Gulf War veteran to mastering the art of ballroom dancing, Mark has always embraced new challenges. Now, he’s blazing a trail in driveaway trucking, test-driving cutting-edge electric garbage trucks and navigating the ever-evolving world of trucking logistics. In this s...

We were introduced last week to the lovely and talented Jennyfer Rodriguez Estrada. She talked about her journey to Driveaway and shared a few humorous tales from the road. But, as we often discover on this podcast, there’s a lot more to Jennyfer than meets the eye. In our conversation today, Jennyfer shares her passion for cooking, along with a possible new career that you might just read about i...

Don’t let the short shorts and sunny smile fool you—Jennyfer Estrada is all business behind the wheel. With poise, grit, and a love for the open road, she’s blazing her own trail in the world of driveaway trucking. Along the way, she has encountered her share of misconceptions, but she handles each one with confidence and class, proudly representing women in the driveaway trucking industry. In tod...

We were reintroduced last week to Leopold Ruddock and were amazed at his talent and tenacity to become the fastest track athlete in his class and set records that still stand at the school of his homeland in Jamaica. Today, we hear how that same talent and tenacity fueled his rise to become a nationally top-ranked driver in his new homeland of America. You simply can’t keep this man down. Driveawa...

Growing up in Jamaica, our guest today was well acquainted with the elite global status of his homeland in track sports. Personally, though, Leopold Ruddock was far from elite. He remembers coming in last in most events through his first couple of years in high school. But, everything changed when Leopold began to train. In his last two years, Leo’s  unusual training regimen combined with his comp...

Although Clive Williams is new to the Driveaway space, he’s not new to the world of Driving. He comes heavily credentialed and heavily experienced in a wide variety of driving jobs. He’s done everything from Hazmat to Uber and a lot in between. In fact, in today’s conversation we go back to a time when Clive was Alive in the middle of the night as a Repo man! Tune in to get a sneak peak into Clive...

While today’s guest will ultimately tell you that he wishes he’d have found Driveaway sooner, he’ll also shoot you straight on the learning curve it requires. Driveaway is not for the faint of heart or the ill-prepared. In fact, if you enter this space thinking that you’re just going to half-heartedly cruise your way to an easy six-figure income, this business will chew you up and spit you out. Ho...

While our host enjoys some well-earned R&R, we’re cracking open the Six Figure Trucker vault to revisit one of our most powerful conversations. We’ve got part two of our conversation with Peter Rizzo. As you heard last week, Peter is one of our top drivers and one that excels in logistics. In part two, we dive into Peter’s incredible backstory.  Before he was a fixture in a Big Rig, our guest toda...

While our host enjoys some well-earned R&R, we’re cracking open the Six Figure Trucker vault to revisit one of our most insightful conversations — with none other than Peter Rizzo. Peter’s not just a top-tier driveaway driver — he’s a master of the craft. Known for his near-perfect on-time delivery rate, Peter’s secret weapon is simple but powerful: planning. In this episode, he breaks down how th...

Last week with Richard Plumb, we explored his secrets to success in Driveaway. But, there’s a lot more to Richard than trucking. On this episode, we hear about his passion for the outdoors, his foray into painting, and even hear him sing a few bars of an old Elvis hit. He’s a Renaissance man! You don’t want to miss another glimpse into the fascinating characters that sit behind the wheel of Drivea...

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 d...

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 agai...

“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 pr...

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 wa...

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 h...

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 w...

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 li...

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...

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, V...

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...

Chad Gillespie's noteworthy credentials, including his certifications, statistics, and vast experience, speak to his expertise. He’s a veteran driveaway driver who’s worth his salt, and he’s worth a listen. In today’s conversation, Chad offers sage advice on topics ranging from the importance of networking to the benefits of being a tow-behind specialist. He’s articulate, intelligent, and successf...

There’s no moss underneath the tires of our guest today. Julien Rosembert likes to roll! And he’s rolling now more than ever as a relative newcomer to the Driveaway space. Formerly, Julien was an owner-operator who attained success aboard his Freightliner Cascadia. But, having transitioned to Driveaway, he’s not looking back. Julien joins us today to share a bit of his journey and valuable advice...

Old Man Winter’s back, and he’s not messing around—just like last January when temps plummeted to minus 40 in parts of the country. In this re-air from January 2024, we’re tackling the bone-chilling cold that can zap batteries, deflate tires, guzzle fuel, and leave stations scarce. Host John Madewell drops expert advice to keep your rig rolling and your wallet fat, no matter how low the mercury dr...

We’re back for part two of our conversation with another fascinating figure in the world of driveaway. Gary Carrico rejoins the show to share some of his personal goals and dreams for the future. Aspirations that both depend upon and involve the trucking industry. During his brief foray into driveaway, Gary has already pulled himself out of a financial crisis and is breathing the fresh air of fina...