Six-Figure Trucker

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...

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...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 t...

“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 int...

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...

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 w...

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...

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 unforgettabl...

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...

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-behin...

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 tren...

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...

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 master...

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...

We’re excited to re-air one of our most popular episodes on location at the Mid-America Truck Show! This special edition features a fan favorite, Jose Palma, who joins us behind the mic once again. Known for his big personality and even bigger career achievements, Jose shares his incredible journey to becoming a Driveaway Millionaire in just seven years. Listen in as Jose reveals the remarkable ea...

In this bonus episode of the Six Figure Trucker, we feature another of our Drivers of the Year! The newest member of this hall of honor is Malik Beverly. Now, Malik is no stranger to honor as he was a college track star and enjoyed a stint running professionally. Heck, he might even get a Grammy Award in the future through his current side hustle in music. (We get a sneak listen to one of his song...

In this episode of the Six Figure Trucker, we feature another of our Drivers of the Year! The honor goes to Henry Clement, a Non-CDL driver who’s learned the tricks to leverage Driveaway for financial AND physical success. With his fat DOTY check in hand, Henry takes us into his world and shares his secrets to sustain a healthy lifestyle over the road. Henry joins us in the studio for today's insi...

In this DOTY episode of the Six Figure Trucker, we feature another of our Drivers of the Year! The honor goes to Larry Altice, who was quickly and unanimously nominated by his dispatch team. Touting his hard work, availability, and dependability, Larry’s dispatch team couldn’t be happier to help put the fat check in his hands. Join us as Larry shares some of the secrets to his success as we highli...

In this bonus episode of the Six Figure Trucker, we’re highlighting another 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 Tr...

We’re back with another interview on location at the Mid-America Truck Show! This time, we welcome back an SFT favorite as Jose Palma slides behind the mic. Jose is known and loved for his big personality, but today, he drops the mic on something equally big—his career earnings. In seven short years, Jose Palma is about to become a Driveaway Millionaire. That’s no typo because the earning power in...

We’re back with another live interview from the Mid-America Truck Show! We caught up with a man who’s new to driveaway but not to trucking. Scott Lay has trucking in his DNA. From a family of truckers, Scott has been around this industry his entire life. Yet, his recent discovery of driveaway has brought a new challenge to this familiar world and has opened a fast track to retirement. That said, a...

We’re live at the Mid-America Truck Show with Big E, Eric Ryan! Eric drove 650 miles to Louisville to take in all the Trucking eye candy and join us for this live recording. We certainly appreciate that because chatting with Big E is always a treat. He’s a man who loves all things trucking and combines that with a fire that burns for progress and success. There’s no question that Big E has “that d...