From 25 years in IT to running a trucking company, Ben Smith’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this episode of The Think Small Podcast, Ben shares how he acquired Cupboard Wagon, a 20-year-old logistics business, and turned it into a specialized leader in luxury cabinetry delivery. He opens up about the learning curve of DOT compliance, the cultural shift of managing a blue-collar team, and why Cupboard Wagon’s success is rooted in its core values: Relationships, Integrity, Community, and Excellence (RICE).