10-4 Magazine September 2022

10-4 Magazine / September 2022 59 Flat Top Transport, First Trust Savings & Bank, Fug’s Autobody, GTG Peterbilt, Hawk Valley Express, Hoker Trucking, Integrity Trucks of Texas, Integrity Tires, Iowa Customs, J&L Contracting, K&K Contracting Services, LargeCar Mag, Lincoln Chrome, Mel Foster Company, Michelin, MHK Kenworth Quad Cities, PDI, Rockwood, Roll On Customs, Sadler Power Train Truck Parts, Schwarz Family Farms, Steve Moss, Tarpstop, WADA Farms, Wild Fire Goettsch, Workman Trucking, and 10-4 Magazine. All in partnership with HD Equipment, these generous sponsors made this show a reality, a huge success, and were major contributors to a great cause! Along with the sponsors, vendors are also an important part of a successful show. The vendors who participated in this show included C&J Trucking, Convict Customz Motorcycles, EZ Pete Interiors, HD Equipment, Iowa Customs, MHK Kenworth Quad Cities, Primrose Lubricants, Roll On Customs, Sadler Power Train Parts, and 10-4 Magazine. They offered a variety of products from t-shirts, truck lubricants, truck parts, and truck bling, to yes, even custom-built motorcycles. In previous Dirty Business truck shows, the vendor booths were all located just outside the HD Equipment building, but because of past experiences with thunderstorms and rain, the vendor booths were located inside the building this year. This worked out perfectly, as it was much cooler inside, and we had no concerns with our booths being blown down by winds from a storm. One of the many things I like about truck shows in general – and the Dirty Business show specifically – is the food offered at the show. Thursday night the folks at HD Equipment provided the participants with a Mexican themed meal that consisted of chicken and beef tacos, refried beans, and rice. There was a birthday celebrated on Thursday, and as a result, a birthday cake dessert was also available. On Saturday morning, coffee and donuts were provided for breakfast. On Saturday night, HD Equipment had its famous BBQ dinner with several sides offered to all the participants of the show, vendors, and sponsors. Being somewhat of a BBQ connoisseur, I thought the pulled pork was excellent. Once again, the Grand Mound Sportsman’s Club had a food booth where they provided a variety of sandwiches, sides, and drinks to all participants and attendees at the show throughout the weekend. As with previous Dirty Business truck shows, fun entertainment was an important part of the show throughout the weekend. Music was provided in the form of bands playing live music both Friday and Saturday nights. On Friday night, the band “Jammer” played some awesome 80s and rock music. Music from my era that was so good, I found myself wanting to find a dance partner. But my better judgement kicked in and stopped me from asking a lady to dance, primarily because I didn’t want to embarrass myself, in a variety of ways! On Saturday night, the “Matt McPherson Band” put on an excellent performance playing lots of good country, classic rock, and southern rock music. During their intermission, we were entertained with another great fireworks display that lasted over 20 minutes. It was super impressive, and lit up the night sky and surrounding farm land. On both Friday and Saturday nights, most of the trucks turned on their lights around dusk for an impressive display of lights. Another fun event at the show was the silent auction that was held in the C&J Trucking building on Saturday afternoon. There was a variety of very cool items that went up for auction, and