Six-Figure Trucker

Going once, going twice…hey, we’re sold on John Marshall! He’s a veteran truck driver who’s also had a long career as an auctioneer and real estate agent. But, if he had to make a choice between the three, John Marshall would take the wheel and an open road. On today’s episode, we get to glean from the manifold experiences he’s had in these diverse professions. Along with his fascinating story, Jo...

The wrong crowd and some poor choices landed today’s guest behind bars when he was eighteen. After his release, not even McDonald's would take the risk of hiring him. But, instead of letting these early errors lead to ruin, Jonathan Greene turned failure into fuel. Some premium, Top-Tier, high-octane diesel fuel, that is! Maximizing every opportunity he was given, Jonathan eventually landed his de...

Did you know that before he stepped behind the microphone of the Six Figure Trucker, John Madewell once interviewed Snoop Dogg, flew an F16, and shook the hand of our 42nd President? Hey, we’re flipping the script today as our fearless interviewer becomes the interviewee! Our guy, John Madewell, was the guest on a podcast recently that we’re pleased to recommend. The show is called Logistics of Lo...

As a big fan of Coach Prime, today’s guest especially admires the positive energy that Deion Sanders uses to bring people together. But Bryant Robinson’s admiration doesn’t stop short of emulation. Rather, on today’s episode, you’ll hear him say, “I’m your Deion.” Bryant, aka “Super B,” loves to help people and bring a positive energy that is contagious to his dispatchers, customers, and fellow tr...

It’s easy to elevate and celebrate driveaway truck drivers like our guest today. Nathaniel Sensley is the real deal and has been so for 35 years behind the wheel. Listening to his stories and wisdom, it’s clear that this thoroughbred trucker is the kind of ambassador the driveaway industry needs. He’s a runner who keeps the roads hot but is never too busy to help a fellow driver. In fact, if you’r...

What kind of person comes to mind when you think of wild weekends in Vegas, cheesesteaks in Philly, love interests in the Dominican Republic, and a date to go skydiving? You’re probably visualizing the Spring break goals of college kids or maybe the highlight reel of a Hootie and the Blowfish tour. How about a truck driver with Norton Transport and Driveaway? In this Re-Air of a memorable episode,...

It’s time to clear a few minutes, pull up a chair, and freshen your coffee for a conversation with a legend. He may not be a household name, but Murrell Jones is what every trucker should aspire to be. His career speaks for itself, as his hands have been on the wheel for four decades without an incident. He’s humble, honest, and always looking out for his fellow man. He loves his wife, his God, hi...

Smoke billowed into the cab as Aaron regained his wits and found himself hanging upside down from his seatbelt. The smell of diesel that fueled the rapidly spreading flames also fueled his adrenaline to find some way out of a truck that was seconds away from being his coffin. When he couldn’t find his hammer, he grabbed his oversized thermos and swung away. He smashed his way out through the winds...

Whether working the decks of a cruise ship, owning and operating a race track, or burning tread in driveaway, Donald Vivier is an all-in kind of guy. He locks into the task at hand and commits himself to learning. This has led Donnie to a wide variety of experiences, where he has learned what it takes to be successful. In his most recent venture, Donnie has brought his wealth of knowledge and expe...

From sea to shining sea, our All-American truck drivers are privileged to take in the breathtaking beauty of this great land from behind the wheel. But for today's guest, these landscapes are nothing new. What is new is the angle. Before taking his place behind the wheel of a truck, Robert Nebel spent the better part of three decades in a cockpit. As a military pilot, he flew combat missions in Vi...

As he looks back, Robert Nebel can see how his upbringing was the perfect training ground for the business of Driveaway. As a kid, he would work in the mom-and-pop grocery store that his parents ran and learned the ethic of hard work and the value of a dollar. At 16, he spent a summer in Germany studying abroad and learned to adapt to a world where no one spoke his language. Then, he joined the mi...

After graduating from Penn State University and landing his first big job in Dallas, Rod Twakihikira thought he had made it. Having immigrated to the U.S. from Africa in his teens, he had the grit and the drive. Having graduated from one of the nation’s top 20 Universities, he had the smarts. Having literally modeled underwear for Calvin Klein, he certainly had the looks. Behind his desk, in his s...

A notification pops up on the screen mounted safely on the dashboard in front of you. You can’t quite see who it’s from or make out what it says, so you grab it for a quick glance. I mean, the traffic is light, and it will only take a second. So, you satisfy the urge, but as you go to put it back, it jostles loose from your hand and hits the floorboard. So, you quickly reach down to snag it, all w...

A 15-year veteran of the trucking industry, Daniel James has had numerous job experiences behind the wheel, including his current gig delivering milk to the local schools in his district. One of the perks of this job is, of course, the classic summer break of academia. Daniel James has used this summer freedom to explore the world of driveaway. In driveaway, he has found what he calls his “paid va...

Each of us can remember moments when our younger, more immature selves acted in ways we regret. Sometimes the consequences of those actions shadow us for years to come. But some face up to their mistakes and learn from them. They outrun that shadow and rise like stars in the night sky. Our guest today is one of those stars. Galvanized in the school of hard knocks, Abraham Gomez has become a man of...

Growing up on the Caribbean Island of Barbados, life was simple, free, and easy for Reginald Clarke. And though thousands of miles away, he retains the happy and positive vibe typical of Island life. But don’t mistake his easygoing spirit for a lack of hustle. No way, mon! Our boy from Barbados has had a knack for business from the jump. In fact, he used to save his bus fare by walking to school s...

As a crane operator, Erik would routinely work 90-hour weeks. He would come home exhausted and with nothing left for his family. Yet, even after those long, hard days, his phone would incessantly ring as he was pressured to give more and more of himself to “the Man.” But then Erik discovered Driveaway and became his own man. As an independent contractor, Erik now works at his own pace and on his o...

After a stint as a Professional Bull Rider and 215 jumps out of an airplane, Dennis Greenwood could have been the face of the “No Fear” ad campaign of the nineties. An adrenaline junkie, to be sure, Dennis lives life to the max. But, his zeal for life hit a wall after a few rough breaks left him broke and without a home. But, that’s when Dennis found Driveaway Trucking. After just a few short mont...

A noted person once said, “There’s a big difference between earning a lot of money and being rich.” Well, our guest today certainly knows that distinction, and his life tells the story. He’s walked the beaches of both coasts in this country and has hiked the mountains in between. He’s raced cars and panned for gold. He’s been to the Grand Canyon seven times and to Vegas more than that. This Texas...

Growing up as a city boy from Dallas, John Theriault could never have imagined that the path of his life would lead him to a tractor and a truck. But, on a typical week, you’ll find John behind the wheel of a truck and boom trailer as he chases the open roads of Driveaway. And on the weekend, you’ll find him behind the wheel of a John Deere on his Arkansas farm. That’s right, John Theriault has tr...

Today’s guest saw Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead live in concert when he was sixteen. Chris Woods was hooked. He would tell you that everything you need to know in life can be found in the lyrics of a Grateful Dead song. His obsession as a “Deadhead” eventually led him on tour to follow other classic jam bands like Fish and Widespread Panic. So,  to hear that Chris Woods is a free spirit with...

If Franklin Snooks had his way, he’d take in the setting sun from a beach chair rather than through the windshield of a truck. He’d quickly trade the aroma of diesel for the smells of a low-country boil of blue crab. He wouldn’t think twice about swapping the open roads for his happy place along the eastern seaboard. A native of the historic harbor city of Charleston, Franklin is often gone to Car...

During most weeks, Patrick Gregory Daniels sits behind the wheel and transports trucks across the country as a driveaway driver. But, on the weekends, he sits behind $10,000 keyboards and transports people to another realm through epic soundtracks and movie scores. As a sponsored musician and recording artist, the world of music is Patrick’s passion. But, as he will say in today’s episode, he fuel...

The Safety Director at your company is not normally someone you want to hear from. But Norton Transport’s Safety Chief showed up today to say thank you. On this week’s episode, Renea Dearing shares her appreciation for a driver who is truly first class. In fact, in five years over the road in driveaway, Fredrick Waller has yet to fail an inspection. We’re pleased to welcome him as our guest today...

At a time when most people are fixated on their phones and focused on themselves, there are still a few good Samaritans out there that pray for the people they meet and try to help where they can. We’re proud to say that we’ve got several in the world of driveaway, and one of them is our guest today Alonzo Seymour. After years of owning and operating a car lot, Alonzo Seymour says that a voice fro...