Six-Figure Trucker

“Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” This famous quote from Zig Ziglar jives with our guest today, and it’s no wonder that he is riding high! Terrell Brickerson seeks to approach each day with what he calls “An attitude of gratitude.” This positive outlook has taken Terrell from the projects of Detroit to a Six-Figure seat behind the wheel in driveaway trucking. We’re...

You’d think it might be difficult to trust a guy who swears to have seen an actual ghost on the road. And to be clear, that’s exactly what today’s guest claims. On a stretch of freeway reported to be haunted, Arnie Teran insists that his lights flickered and then momentarily went dark. When his high beams returned, an apparition in a red dress was directly in front of him, hovering over the highwa...

After ten years of work in the music business and twilighting as a bartender alongside the likes of Kenny Chesney, our guest today left Nashville for his homeland of Iowa. Rowdy Lind then managed the first Krispy Kreme to open in the Midwest. Yet, this well-educated and multi-talented man had yet to find his lane. That is until he saw an ad in the classified section of the newspaper that caught hi...

We’re joined today by a businessman with a long history using Driveaway. In fact, his company was one of Norton Transport’s first clients. A bus seller by trade, Barry Benesch, will tell you that the business of driveaway is crucial to his bottom line. We get a unique look at our industry today as we catch up with an old friend over a cigar around his firepit. We’re burning one with Barry Benesch...

Show Notes We welcome the Winnipeg Wonder, Timothy Pedden, to the show (1:00) The mechanic-turned-driver has logged over 2,000,000 miles! (3:00) It’s Wild up North - Chasing off Bears, Staring down Moose, and Fishing the Ice! (4:22) Slow it down, Save some Gas, and See more Beauty (21:00) Comparing the Roads and Travel Plans between Canada and the U.S. (24:20) Entering Driveaway and talking about...

Show Notes: We welcome Brian to the studio in person after a crazy week (1:00) A bonafide workaholic (5:15) “Nationwide” loves life over the road (8:15) Going Global (10:32) Brian shares his journey to trucking and love for driveaway (13:33) Crazy stories from the road (20:57) The Flexible schedules and Financial promise of Driveaway (24:37) Brian’s firstborn son is on the way…in the Philippines!...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Eddie's upcoming trip to the Bahamas (2:02) How temperament helps in trucking (4:39) Making money and saving money in driveaway (5:51) Planning trips (8:46) Comparing other companies with Norton Transport (12:33) Florida Gators football (13:32) Eddie’s brand new Dodge Ram truck (19:03) Owning your own business vs. working for a company (21:31) Deck...

There is no dull moment when the “Deck Demon” shows up! Jose Palma returns to the Six Figure Trucker for this special episode alongside singles driver Steven Love. Together, these Truckers fill an entertaining hour with stories of epic bonuses, breathtaking beauty, surprising liaisons, and even a special thank you from the Mayor of San Diego. You’ll also hear them each defend their side of the sin...

Our guest today has the voice and the experience to sing along with Johnny Cash on his famous song, “I’ve Been Everywhere.” He’s crossed the deserts bare man, he’s breathed the mountain air, and everywhere he goes, he’s mesmerized by the beauty of this country. Born with a traveler’s spirit, Robert Regan spent years as an elite businessman in the corporate world before finding fulfillment in drive...

Though we unashamedly extoll the life-changing opportunities within driveaway trucking on this podcast, we also seek to reflect on the challenges that surface in this industry. For example, there is always the potential for obstacles like inclement weather or mechanical breakdowns over the road. The driver’s response to issues like these will make or break them. Our guest today has learned to invo...

Closing in on 75 years of age, you’d think our guest today would have his sights set on someplace warm and slow. Not Joe Abbott. His sights are set on the open road because, for him, retirement would be a step-down. He loves the view behind the wheel. So, with his conversion van in tow, this road warrior keeps them hot. Driving over 300 days a year, he has been a fixture in driveaway for 26 years....

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This saying rings true in this space, as successful truckers don’t just wish themselves there. No, Six Figure Truckers are planners. They go hand in hand. But, as it turns out, there is something else that goes hand in hand with good planning. Patience. When a good plan goes up in smoke due to forces outside one’s control, their response is as important as t...

Hailing from the Dakotas, our guest today has endured his fair share of arctic winters. In fact, he’s had enough. Fortunately for Jim Fischer, there’s driveaway trucking! The freedom and opportunities in driveaway have allowed this expert planner to keep the ice in his drinks and the sand between his toes. Each winter, he routinely trades the frozen tundras of the Dakotas for routes that lead to s...

Timestamps: We catch up with Alvin on his headsets, truckin’ through Indy (1:05) Do you prefer a Manual or Automatic Transmission? (5:05) Alvin shares his journey and approach to Trucking (9:00) It’s a good time to pause for an ice-cold Modelo! (11:43) If you love what you do, work is fun (13:10) 100% - Alvin’s superstar stats and the story behind them (15:25) Moving into the “Major Leagues” of De...

Timestamps: Catching up with Eric Ryan over the road in New York (1:25) Eric’s love/hate relationship with CNG (4:51) Balance, Bonuses, and Blessings in Driveaway (14:28) Big E and his Dispatchers form a well-oiled machine (22:00) The Evolution of Trucking and Driveaway (26:52) Raising a future Truckdriver and keeping Family First (32:34) The hungry Dawg gets that Bonus! (39:11) How About a Vacati...

Those who know today’s guest often describe him as responsible and reliable. As such, what Hendrick Taylor emphasized in our interview, did not surprise. Over his eight years behind the wheel, he has learned the art of communication and the priority of safety. These twin guardrails have escorted Hendrick to a stress-free, six-figure career! And the advice he shares with us is as solid as his reput...

With 26 years of driving experience in her rear-view mirror, Sexcina has ample wisdom and knowledge to share. At the top of the list is her passion for safety. Her motto of “better safe than sorry” is born of having seen just about everything over the open roads - even having to navigate a concrete boulder barrelling down the highway toward her truck! Yet, having experienced a tragic loss in her f...

Timestamps: The Origins of Norton Transport (1:03) Great stories from the early years, including how Lynn became a Canadian hero! (4:41) Prioritizing Drivers over Profit is central to the Norton Way (11:10) You’re Family at Norton. The incredible growth of Norton hasn’t changed their passion for taking care of people well. (21:00) “Work Hard; Play Hard” is another part of the incredible culture at...

There’s nothing like knowing you’ve got the perfect gift for that special person. Seeing their face light up as they open the present of their dreams is the sweetest gift of all. In the spirit of Christmas, our guest today describes himself as a giver who loves to make dreams come true. And Driveaway has made it possible for Brandon Leigh. In driveaway, Brandon has found a career that provides opp...

As the saying goes, it takes 10,000 hours to master a particular skill. Well, if that’s the case, our guest today became a master trucker back in the Eighties! Hal B. Faris has been on the road for 40 years. Over the last four decades behind the wheel, Hal has gained the kind of experience you can’t learn from a course or a book. On today’s episode, Hal talks about the incredible advances that hav...

Before cruising the highways, Malik Beverly was cruising down the tracks of Ohio. After setting six school records, winning three state championships, and taking a lap in the professional circuit, Malik changed lanes. He traded his spikes and the track for a wheel and the open roads…but either way, Malik was born to run. On today’s episode, you’ll hear his story and why he says that coming to driv...

When asked about the kind of truck she prefers, our guest today offered this response: “I like a manual shift. You know, the old-school Peterbuilts and Kenworths. But, every truck I drive is different, and I just 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 more than 25 years behind the wheel, she has driven everythi...

On the Six Figure Trucker, we typically welcome one of the many incredible drivers in this industry as our guest for an interview. But today, we decided to take a different route in honor of Thanksgiving. We’d like to give thanks where thanks is long overdue. Today we honor the men and women of the trucking industry with our gratitude. So to the drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, and many others tha...

Huddle up! Every fan of the game of Football knows those two words and their importance. In the huddle, reminders are given, a play is called, and game faces are applied. When that huddle breaks, it’s game time! As a former college football player, our guest today is no stranger to a huddle. In fact, he carries the feel of all those huddles with him each day as he slides behind the wheel. When tha...

Road rage is a problem, and it’s growing. A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) found that fatal road rage-related car accidents grew 500% in just nine years between 2006 and 2015. Unfortunately, that number continues to climb. Over 80% of drivers surveyed in 2019 admitted to an outburst of road rage at least once in the previous year. But we’re thankful that our...