Our Featured Mentors

Gary Thompson

Retired Driver

Gary Thompson is a former truck driver turned YouTube producer, known for his passion for both trucking and car audio. With over a million clean, accident-free miles under his belt, Gary’s trucking career began in 2012 and took him through companies like CRST, TransAm, and RBX Trucking, where he worked as both a company and lease driver. His journey reflects resilience and adaptability, even in the face of challenges like his prostate cancer diagnosis, which led him to pivot into producing car audio content on YouTube.

Gary’s YouTube channel, Audio Enthusiasts, has become a hub for car audio fans, where he shares his expertise and enthusiasm with a growing community. Drawing on his years in trucking, Gary offers valuable mentorship for new drivers, emphasizing the importance of time management, staying safe and legal on the road, and understanding the pros and cons of leasing as an inexperienced driver.

Gary’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and finding new passions beyond the open road. His insights and advice continue to inspire both trucking professionals and car audio enthusiasts.

To learn more about Gary Thompson and his work, visit Audio Enthusiasts on YouTube.

See Gary on Episode 8