10-4 Magazine April 2024

Wilson’s in the fleet, as well. You would honestly never think this combo works because of how clean Tim keeps it – but it does. While the truck does not run every single day, due to Tim’s other obligations around the business, it still earns its keep. Between fields and elevators, this clean combo cer tainly sees its fair share of work. Although Tim does handle work around the elevator and office, he much prefers being in the truck. He enjoys the variety of seasons, the sunrises, and the sunsets he gets to see, along with the added bonus of being home every night. Tim thoroughly enjoys being outdoors and not couped up in an office all day long when the weather is beautiful. “Sure, you have to deal with rain and snow some days, but nothing beats riding in a clean truck on a beautiful day!” When not in the truck, the office, or running around the shop and grain elevator, Tim enjoys spending time with his wife Melissa and their four young sons. Being a “boy family” as Tim puts it, leads him, his wife, and the boys to live a very active lifestyle. Tim enjoys spending time with the boys outside during the warm months playing spor ts, riding bikes, and, of course, attending truck shows. Tim also enjoys the relaxation in maintaining his proper ty. Tim and his family are also very involved with their church. Faith is a very impor tant par t of their life. Tim and his family also enjoy spending time at his family’s guest home in southern York County, PA where they hunt, ride four wheelers, and just take in the sights and sounds. In the next few years, Tim and his two sisters will be taking over the business from their father and mother. They are currently in a slow transitional period, as their parents are still heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the business. Tim’s hope is that one day in the future he and his sisters can hand down the business to the third generation and watch them grow it even fur ther than they plan on doing. I met Tim a few years back at a local show and always told him I wanted to get this truck in front of my camera. Low and behold, we managed to make a weekend in 2023 work. A beautiful park in Narvon, PA called Historic Poole Forge was used for the first half of the shoot, followed by Sensenig’s Feed Mill in New Holland, PA. Sensenig’s has a rich family history in the 717 area dating back to 1945 when the family opened their first mill. Since Tim works this truck in and out of mills, it only seemed fitting that this is where the combo would be shot! The metallic silver and absolutely beautiful radiant red popped against the washed brick, while some grass and sky provided great contrast in many of the shots, as well. Both Tim and I would like to extend our gratitude and thanks to the Sensenig family for allowing us to use their feed mill as a backdrop. I would like to thank Tim for allowing me to get him out of his comfor t zone and allowing me to shoot the truck and to write this story about him. The shoot went great, and this feature could not be going to a more well-deserving guy! As this is my second cover feature for 10-4, I have to give special thanks to 10-4’s editor Dan Linss for trusting me to get this done and nudging me to chase more each time I write and photograph for the magazine. I am realizing that, like Tim and his family operation, 10-4 Magazine is a true family affair, as well! n 10-4 Magazine / April 2024 13