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John Illory rejoins the show and recounts his glory days on the field. After a great high school career playing basketball and football, John signed a letter of intent to play D2 football at Fairmont State University through a last-minute recruiting break involving Jimbo Fisher’s brother. Upon arrival at Fairmont, John ended up being redshirted his freshman year. Although this frustrated the young linebacker, he shares how it humbled him and taught patience, preparation, and other lessons he applies to this day in trucking and career growth. In this engaging conversation, he also shares his views on NIL, an interesting connection to NFL legend Chris Johnson, and his clothing line dubbed BBM (“Bigger Better Move”). Hey, we’d invite you to make your next move, your best move and tune in to this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Recruited to Fairmont by Jimbo Fisher’s brother (1:12)A Redshirt led to some Real life lessons (5:55)Opinions on NIL and the Transfer Portal (11:01)John’s older brother and hero (14:16)CJ2K (16:25)Future plans and clothing line “BBM” (22:25)Keep Trucking, John! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly conversation that shares the strategies and stories that successful drivers have used to build lucrative careers in the driveaway trucking industry. For more information or to subscribe, please visit https://www.six-figuretrucker.com/. The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport (https://www.nortontransport.com/). The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Illory joins us one day after a difficult ordeal that he faced over the road. When the truck he was set to deliver malfunctioned, John had to backtrack and limp the vehicle back to its pickup location. He is now behind his schedule and minus one delivery. But, to add insult to injury, by the time he returned the broken truck, no rental cars were available in his location. Man, Mama said there’d be days like this. Mama was right. But, difficult days are no deterrent for John Illory. The man loves to drive and has learned to embrace these setbacks as a means to greater growth as a man and independent contractor. Join us today as John shares his love for the open roads and the freedom he’s found in Driveaway on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker Highlights from this week’s conversation include: - Welcoming John Illory (0:42) - Being easy-going keeps you Going! (3:54) - He’s highly recommended and topping the charts (5:08) - Mr. Dependable and his Travel hacks (8:30) - Driveaway with Norton blows Amazon away! (13:06) - The Family Priority (19:02) - For the love of the Driveaway Game (22:47) Keep Trucking, John! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly conversation that shares the strategies and stories that successful drivers have used to build lucrative careers in the driveaway trucking industry. For more information or to subscribe, please visit https://www.six-figuretrucker.com/. The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport (https://www.nortontransport.com/). The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest today did 5 military tours in the Middle East, including 2 in Afghanistan and 3 in Iraq. Favion Howard is a veteran of the Army and a proud former member of the 82nd Airborne. His experiences in the armed forces produced a functional discipline and work ethic that have proven instrumental to his success in Trucking. And Favion is still jumping out of planes! He loves skydiving to this day. We’re grateful for his incredible service to our nation, proud to have him on the show, and are eager to lean in to glean from his experiences on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker   Highlights from this week’s conversation include:   - “FaviON Time Howard” rejoins the show and shares his military background (0:40) - 5 Deployments (2 in Afghanistan, 3 in Iraq) (3:31) - The Skydiving bug (7:45) - The Thrill of getting Stuck in the Mud (10:13) - Roll Tide (12:45) - Favion pitches Driveaway as we wrap (14:50)   Keep Trucking, Favion!   The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly conversation that shares the strategies and stories that successful drivers have used to build lucrative careers in the driveaway trucking industry. For more information or to subscribe, please visit https://www.six-figuretrucker.com/.   The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our last episode, Corey A Harris joined us and took us behind the scenes of his booming career in trucking. He returns today to give us a little window into his personal life. A resident of Daytona Beach, Corey talks about his love for the sun, sand, and the semi-annual Bike Week festivities. Come October, you just might find him rumbling down Seabreeze Boulevard on a high handlebar, chrome-stacked, tricked-out Harley-Davidson! Corey also talks about the influence of his family on his life and career. He shares how his mother’s military career shaped disciplines and values into his character that endure to this day. He also recalls a time when his uncle challenged him toward the career that has changed his life. Join us as we get to know the more personal side of one of our top drivers on this episode of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: The Sun and Sands of Daytona Beach (1:48) His Mother’s Military Influence (3:01) “Trucking is in my Blood” (4:55) Bike Week and a Tricked out Harley! (8:00) Keep Trucking, Corey! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest today is a Class A veteran of our nation’s Military and her open roads. Perhaps owing to his military days, his attention to detail and punctuality have elevated him among the driver ranks. Favion Howard is his name, and we’re pleased to welcome him to the show today as he shares his experiences behind the wheel. You’ll hear about his approach to pre-trip inspections and “backwards planning”; two strategies that help him deliver safely and on time. You won’t want to miss this conversation on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker   Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Welcoming Favion Howard to the show (0:45) Navigating a “bump in the road” (1:20) On time with backwards planning (5:00) Favion’s endorsements, qualifications, and experiences (6:42) Crazy stories from 11 years on the road (10:03) Favion’s approach to pre-trip inspections (11:39) Why he loves Trucking (12:58) Learning through Networking and “Youtube University” (14:25) Keep Trucking, Favion!   The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly conversation that shares the strategies and stories that successful drivers have used to build lucrative careers in the driveaway trucking industry. For more information or to subscribe, please visit https://www.six-figuretrucker.com/.   The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most of the drivers we feature here on the Six Figure Trucker come recommended by their dispatchers. Our guest today, however, was recommended by one of our major customers. That’s a big deal! So, we were eager to welcome Corey A Harris to the show to discover what makes him such a popular driver. Over his 18-year career behind the wheel, Corey has become an expert planner with elite communication skills. These traits combine with his natural born hustle to produce a road warrior that averages over 7,700 quality miles per month! We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Corey A Harris to the show today as he shares his secrets to success over the road!  Show Notes: Joining us from the shadows of Notre Dame! (0:44) All things Cigars (1:52) 18 years + 7700 miles per month = Legendary Road Warrior status (3:10) Night Driving as part of his expert Plan (8:55) Seeing the Stages of Truck Production and Development (14:44) Seeing the Country through the Windshield of Driveaway (19:04) Keep Trucking, Corey! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

No topic is off limits in the EL3PHANT ROOM! Our guest today hosts The EL3PHANT Room, a podcast he started to bring positivity to topics people tend to avoid. Sherrod Henry is the perfect host. He knows by experience what it’s like to face hard situations with the kind of positivity and self-belief that enable one to move through the darkness and into the light. On today’s episode, Sherrod talks from the other side of some tough times and is better for it. As he will say, “There’s always a way!” Join us as he shares what shapes his life, motivates his podcast, and fuels his Driveaway success!  #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: EL3PHANT in the Room Podcast! (0:55) Music and Mission behind the show (4:13) Tough topics like Death…and what happens next (5:33) There’s Always a Way when you believe in Yourself (9:45) Special guests in the EL3PHANT Room and where to find it! (12:08) Keep Trucking, Sherrod! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

He may be new to Driveaway Trucking, but Sherrod Henry isn’t new to the hustle! In fact, his high motor is one reason why his foray into this space has been so successful. He’s a Class A driver who’s spent almost a decade behind the wheel in Trucking. In today’s conversation, Sherrod talks about his Amazon Hub, his experience in trucking, and his newfound affinity for Driveaway. He also shares insights into the importance of planning, dispatcher relationships, and other valuable topics. We’re pleased to welcome Sherrod Henry to the show on today’s episode of the #sixfiguretrucker. Show Notes Sherrod’s Amazon Hub (1:06) Background in Trucking and foray into Driveaway (2:52) The Importance of Planning and the Bonus when you do (4:44) What’s the difference between Freight & Driveaway Trucking? (7:58) A good relationship with Dispatchers is crucial (9:27) Utilizing a Chase Car (11:31) Learning Driveaway Secrets (13:26) Sherrod pitches Driveaway and John teases next week (15:07) Keep Trucking, Sherrod! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Earnest Walker does behind the wheel each week is important, there is no doubt. But what he does off the road rises to another level. That’s because Mr. Walker is the kind of person who makes an impact on people through many different channels. As a musician and Senior minister at his local church, Pastor Walker leads and inspires a whole congregation. As a certified mechanic, Handyman Walker is everyone’s best friend when their cars break down. He wears all of these hats at home and on the road, and is a powerful force for good in the lives of people across the country. It’s hard to overstate the importance of being Earnest on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: Country boy at heart (0:58) Ministry on and off the Road (1:36) The man is also a Musician! (4:21) An ASE-Certified Mechanic (6:46) Closing thoughts from Earnest and John (11:19) Keep Trucking, Earnest! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest today is a 14-year Class A driver with multiple certifications (CNG, manual, right-hand drive, specialty, etc) and some Class A stats. He currently boasts a 100% check-in rate, 90% completion, 79% on-time for the year, and 100% on-time in April. Earnest Walker is his name, and on today’s episode, he shares the strategies and tactics he’s learned over many years and through different vantage points in the world of trucking. Once an owner-operator, Earnest tested the waters of driveaway trucking after a breakdown. After experiencing driveaway with Norton and the money he could make, he left owner-operating for good. Now, after 16 months in singles, he is prepared to make another transition to the world of decking. As John will say, he’s what you call “a complete driver” who has seen it all and can do it all. Go behind the wheel with Earnest Walker on today’s edition of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: Welcoming Earnest Walker to the Show! (0:50) Class A stats! (2:29) Background, Qualifications, and journey to Driveaway Trucking (5:19) Relationship with Dispatchers (11:47) A Wild and Windy Story from the Road (12:55) Teasing next week’s continued conversation (14:46) Keep Trucking, Earnest! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Although Durville Christopher isn’t technically a Fireman, he’s fighting fires all over this great land of ours. You see, Durville is the Firetruck Guy of Driveaway for Norton Transport! He jumps at the chance to deliver the big, red, brand new life-saving machines to fire stations all over the country. In today’s conversation, he shares his love for this and other kinds of delivery in Driveaway. In a beautiful twist of irony, he also shares a recent opportunity that he took to grab an extinguisher and fight an actual fire along the side of the road! Tune in as we welcome Durville Christopher back to the show for another episode of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: Fighting Fires roadside (0:45) Becoming the Driveaway “Firetruck Guy” (3:43) How about a controlled burn with a fine Cigar (10:52) Farewell to the Firetruck Guy (14:21) Keep Trucking, Durville! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The original meaning behind a particular handshake called the ‘DAP’ is both special and apropos. The story goes that a brotherhood of African-American soldiers in Vietnam dubbed their unique greeting ‘DAP’ to communicate dignity and pride. If you met our guest today, he’d dap you up quick…and it’s fitting for Durville Christopher is full of dignity, and we are proud to have him on the show. Durville is a class A driver who joins us with a 100% check-in percentage, 100% completion percentage, and a 71% on-time percentage so far this year. But, what truly sets Duarville apart as one of our top drivers is his kind spirit, positive attitude, stellar communication skills, and his all around world-class personality. This conversation will brighten your day and motivate your step as we welcome Durville Christopher to the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes Dignity & Pride: the History of DAP (1:18) Brotherhood among Drivers (3:08) Durville’s credentials, statistics, and stellar reputation (5:32) Lending a Helping Hand (9:00) Folding into a Garbage Truck (12:57) John teases next week’s episode (14:09) Keep Trucking, Durville! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We’re pleased to welcome Arthur Trader back for part two of our conversation. In the last episode, we discovered that he’s been driving trucks for over 30 years! But, he’s been running between the lines for far longer than that. Long before he was guiding his tires between the lines of the open roads, he was gliding on his own two legs between the lines of stadium tracks, football fields, and basketball courts. Arthur Trader was an athlete and continues to love sports to this day. For years, he has considered getting certified to step back onto those fields of play as a referee. On this episode, we go behind the scenes with Arthur to hear about his love for sports and the side hustle he hopes will continue to provide for the 9 children and 9 grandchildren that make his quiver full! Arthur Trader rejoins the show on this edition of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: Between the lines…in Stripes! (0:41) His background in Sports serves his goals as a referee (1:33) Father of 9…Grandfather of 9! (3:12) Lakers Basketball and Cowboys football (4:01) Signing off with Final thoughts and Load plans (7:42) Keep Trucking, Art! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest today has been moving trucks since the 90’s and can’t seem to get enough! Last month, he drove 10,000 miles and came within a whisker of doing it with a 100% On-Time percentage. One bad storm caused a delay, but it didn’t dampen his spirits. Arthur Trader just keeps truckin’ and is one of those guys you just want to be around and learn from. We’re privileged to have him with us today and next week as he shares from a reservoir of 30 years of experience over the road. If you’re a current driver, Art’s strategies will help you maximize miles and on-time percentages. If you’re considering Driveaway, his joy and enthusiasm just might prove contagious. Don’t miss this conversation with Arthur Trader on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: Welcoming Art Trader to the show (0:40) To Key West in a right-hand drive Garbage Truck! (1:17) No mud flaps, No tail lights, No problem (6:51) 10,000 miles in a month (10:46) Qualifications and Experience (13:06) On Time and competitive about it! (14:24) Arthur’s journey to and love for Trucking (16:39) Sage Advice from a 30 year Veteran Driver (19:13) Keep Trucking, Art! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were introduced last week to Medley Fleuranvil and his prolific production over the road as a Driveaway driver. We’re pleased to welcome him back this week to hear about his life off the road. Now, having already met him, you know that he’s about as fly as they come. But, Medley takes it to a whole ‘nother level and to a whole different spelling. He and his business partner are building an apparel line called PHLY, which stands for Peace, Happiness, Love, and Yours. In addition to this side hustle, Medley talks about his newfound love for fishing along the coastal waters of his hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida. He also takes us inside the gaming world where he plays competitively in what he hopes will eventually produce a streaming career. All this and more as we go off road with Medley Fleuranvil on today’s episode of the #SixFigureTrucker. Show Notes: He hails from West Palm Beach and a big family (0:45) A new hobby that’s quite a Catch (3:00) PHLY Apparel (4:10) Competitive Gaming (8:11) Keep Trucking, Medley! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.