Episode
It Runs in the Family: Trucking, Legacy, and the Lessons That Last
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- Driving Forward Podcast
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- Jun 26, 2026
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- 3865
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Summary
Pam has earned Carrier of the Year honors and worked with over 3,000 customers. But what sets her apart is turning her hardest lessons into a roadmap for the next generation of operators. 🚛 She survived her first year of asset ownership during COVID and leads 6 businesses with a mission to teach others. Welcome back Pam Polyak — 3rd generation trucking owner, primary owner of Polyak Trucking, Logistics & Consulting, and a force in this industry for over 20 years. Pam joins host Nate Johnson for a conversation that every owner-operator and fleet owner needs to hear. Here's a glimpse of what they're getting into: 📋 Accountability & Continued Education for Owners 🤖 Use of AI in Small Businesses 👨👩👧 The Human Side of Running a Family-Owned Trucking Company This is an episode for our owner-operators and small fleet owners looking to run smarter, grow stronger, and scale with confidence. We’ll see you there!