10-4 Magazine / August 2026 55 day over a period of four days,” Sonya said, adding, “It takes around three to four months to plan the Shell Rotella SuperRigs shoots and it’s a great challenge! There isn’t much room for error, so everyone has an important role. It’s definitely a team effort.” Although both photography and the trucking industry have traditionally been male-dominated, Sonya says she has always felt welcomed and respected by the people she works with. “People know me for my work. I appreciate this industry – male-dominated, yes, but I feel respected and welcomed here. Some are surprised at first, since I’m a woman, but that fades fast and what’s left is just equal people working and having fun together,” said Sonya. As our conversation came to a close, I asked Sonya if she had a favorite truck she had photographed. Considering the array of remarkable equipment she has shot – from vintage classics to award-winning show trucks and the latest and greatest from the trucking industry’s leading manufacturers – I expected the answer to be an interesting one, and without hesitation, Sonya said, “My favorite truck is the one that I’m photographing that day.” After spending time getting to know Sonya, that answer didn’t surprise me at all. Her passion has never been about photographing one particular make or model – it’s about telling the story behind every truck, every owner, and every company she works with, through her camera lens, one click at a time. Thanks to Sonya Messier for sharing some of her favorite truck photos, taken over the years, for this article. n
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