14 10-4 Magazine / February 2025 sure the missing cattle were found and brought home safely. Special thanks from Mason to his dad for the incredible opportunities that he wouldn’t have ever had, for teaching him everything, for being a great father and mentor, for never giving up on him “no matter the heck I put him through,” and for allowing him to spread his wings early on (but still right there when Mason came back). To his wife Esther for all her love and support, for taking care of him, being there for him, and always ready to jump in with both feet with his sometimes crazy ideas. To his grandpa John for teaching him how to be a decent cow hauler, how to deal with customers, how to keep the left door closed (never stop), and how to conduct himself. Last, but not least, to Trevin Walck, for the great friendship and for having a level head to talk to while working through things in life and business. I would like to thank Trevin Walck (May 2019 feature) for the continued friendship, and without him and his trusted suggestions, I would not have photographed Mason’s truck this past summer. Trevin helped me organize the trip out and schedule the trucks I would be shooting. Thank you to Mason for your time, communication, running the truck around for photos, and for having the truck dialed in when I got there. I am humbled by the kindness and hospitality that was extended to me during my stay in Burns and the amazing people in Mason’s family. John (Mason’s grandpa) made homemade butter pecan ice cream I will NOT soon forget! I look forward to my next trip to Kansas, visiting with wonderful people, seeing the cattle dot the landscape, crops of plenty, and more views of trucking in this state. As always, to all the drivers out there doing the deal, truck safe. n
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