10-4 Magazine / January 2026 31 2026 build orders and, being in the midst of PACCAR’s announcement of the discontinuation of the W900, J&J Handy got their order in, and that order is the 2026 W900L seen on these pages. Painted Pearl White and Flame Orange, the flat-glass Kenworth, with a 42-inch flattop sleeper, has a decidedly retro vibe. Referencing many of the West Coast cool factors from the 70s, 80s and 90s, the truck features a color-matched Nelson bug shield, Hogebuilt stainless fenders on blind mount brackets from 4 State Trucks, T-Kane hub covers, and stainless cab and sleeper light panels featuring 2-inch round lights. With lots of custom lettering, pinstriping and art along the entire truck and trailer from Cassie Evancich of Cassie Custom Art, the combo has a distinctive retro touch. Upgraded to a Seattle package interior, the truck is kept clean and understated, with the bunk spec’d for Georgia and Cash, Shawn and Brittney’s two kids, for when they ride with dad. Behind the 2026 W900L Kenworth sits the matching 2012 Hanson 32-foot low-side end dump. Painted Pearl White to match the truck, Shawn remembers looking through copies of “My Little Salesman” as a kid and seeing these Hansons all over the California listings, hoping one day to have one for his ride. With extra lights along the front and rear, the trailer features pinstriping from Cassie Evancich to match the KW. Nothing is overstated or glaring about J&J Handy’s Kenworth. The truck captures well the essence of retro West Coast trucking, with a low key, cleaned up approach, with a high class and high quality presentation. That class and quality is carried forward in the entire J&J Handy fleet, as well. Shawn and the entire J&J Handy fleet strive to provide service above the rest. Working on the words and lessons of his Uncle John and Grandpa Jack, Shawn believes in always providing 110% for their customers, because as Grandpa Jack and Uncle John would advise, “You aren’t selling a product, you’re selling a service.” That attitude and commitment to excellence have earned J&J Handy stable contracts for decades, with dedicated customers Pete Lien & Sons and Schmidt Construction Company, providing work and stability for decades along the front range. Shawn would like to acknowledge those who have helped pave the way (sometimes literally) in his story. First, his wife Brittney (they were just dating at the time of our photo shoot in 2015) and their two children, Georgia Jean and Cash, for their love, encouragement, and support. Shawn would also like to acknowledge his late grandparents, Grandpa Jack and Grandma Marie, for their early support before they passed. Shawn also wants to thank his Uncle John for his confidence and belief in allowing Shawn to run J&J Handy Trucking, as well as his parents, Cheryl and Dale, for the immutable support. Knowing that a company is built both on its employees and customers, Shawn also wants to acknowledge all the drivers, mechanics, office personnel
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