# It Runs in the Family: Trucking, Legacy, and the Lessons That Last

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Podcast: [Driving Forward Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/driving-forward-podcast-6718779)
Published: 2026-06-26T12:52:18+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/driving-forward-podcast/episodes/It-Runs-in-the-Family-Trucking--Legacy--and-the-Lessons-That-Last-e3laedk
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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!

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