14 10-4 Magazine / January 2026 cul-de-sac by their shop, running up and down Highway 45 around West Bend, an old quarry in Kewaskum for some (what we had hoped for) light shots and sunrise photos, a couple side roads with a bridge or overpass above, and running one of the main roads outside of West Bend to get a good view of the fall colors. We (TJ, Jake and I) had a great time, enjoyed plenty of laughter, great conversation, and ended the photography in July just in time to get the truck parked and get to our lunch destination before the sky opened up and the rain poured down. Up until that point, it was a nice day, with a variation of sunshine and cloudy skies. During the October portion of the shoot, it was a perfect day of sunshine, but that was only a short session, for a few specific photos. Special thanks from TJ to his wife Justice because he absolutely couldn’t do any of this without her. He really appreciates her understanding of the family business, the way she handles everything at home and with the kids, and for all her love and support. Shoutout and thanks goes to Jake for not only all the work on this truck but also working alongside TJ on all the shop work, and for his reliability as a driver, as well. In short, Jake is great at dealing with TJ’s wild and sometimes stupid ideas, and they are a great team. Thank you to TJ for the continued friendship through the years, for getting the opportunity to learn more about the companies, your time to be able to photograph the truck, and meeting your beautiful family. In the business world, the color blue is associated with trust, honesty, and dependability. And for Blue Leasing and Blue Logistics, where there are plenty of blues, it is more than just the color of the trucks or the names on the doors – it is their signature and calling card, which highlights their consistency, pride, and work ethic throughout their companies. As always, to all the drivers out there doing the deal, truck safe. n
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