This episode we speak with Ontae "Big Money" Lawrence about being a member of one of the most underappreciated and in some instances underpaid profession of truck driving. 

He shares humorous tales of life out on the road, his motivation for becoming a driver and also provides anecdotal evidence that it takes a special kind of individual to live the life of a successful driver out on the road, while providing for the family.  

He also provides some career insights for those that are thinking of joining the ranks of over 3 million truckers across the United Sates, and gives information on starting salary to options you should prioritize as non-negotiable when seeking employment with trucking companies.

This episode is purely, especially from a conversational standpoint, one that we are very proud of because of the significance of truck drivers within both of our families.  

Please enjoy!

Show Notes

Credits

Bed track created using royalty free music purchased from Audiio and Audio jungle

Excerpts from 1977 Rastar pictures production and Universal Pictures movie release “Smoky and the Bandit” utilized to support segment on Trucking.

Verse and Audio Clips from Jerry Reeds “Eastbound and Down”, Johnny Cash “Storm Riders in the Sky”, Chamillionaire “Riding Dirty and Ghostface Killer “Daytona 500” used to support segment on Trucking.

ASCAP licensed (eff:  Feb 2022) BMI licensed (eff: Mar 2022)Why Trucking?

Links:

Truck Drivers in the USA Statistics - All Trucking

Truck Driving Annual Salary in San Diego, CA ($70,977 Avg | Apr 2022) - ZipRecruiter