EP179: From Owner-Operator to Driveaway Pro with Earnest Walker

EP179: From Owner-Operator to Driveaway Pro with Earnest Walker

From Six-Figure Trucker by Norton Transport

May 8, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

Earnest Walker shares his journey from owner-operator to driveaway trucking and his insights as a seasoned driver.

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.

People in this episode

Guest: Earnest Walker

Topics covered

  • trucking
  • owner-operator
  • driveaway trucking
  • career transition
  • driver strategies

Keywords

  • trucking
  • owner-operator
  • driveaway
  • class A driver
  • trucking strategies
  • career transition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Norton, Norton Transport

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