10-4 Magazine September 2024

14 10-4 Magazine / September 2024 and the opportunity to tell your stories. It is apparent that Chris and Dalton have a lot of pride in their trucks and what they do, and it is visible wherever you catch them – on the road or at a truck show. This father and son duo may not be carbon copies of each other, but their love for their trucks is strong, built on continued traditions of keeping old school trucks alive and looking good. As always, to all the drivers out there doing the deal, truck safe. n who have supported him. Most importantly, to Dalton and Tayler, for the drive in life they gave him, making sure they were taken care of. Special thanks from Dalton to Chris for giving him the opportunity to buy his old 359 and lease it on with him. Not only that, but more importantly, to continue their father and son relationship into their business relationship. Some people aren’t lucky enough to work with their dads, but he is, and Dalton doesn’t take that for granted. Also, thank you to his family and friends for their ongoing love and support. It was time well spent for me in southern Illinois, and I got to learn some of the history surrounding that area. We were lucky to find several different spots we photographed at, but I think my favorite was right there in their own hay field. Another location was the Cross at the Crossroads which, if you’ve ever driven on I-57 through Effingham, IL, you can’t miss it as it is a huge cross positioned just north of the I-70/I-57 split. Other locations included the Cumberland County Covered Bridge in Toledo, IL, rolling shots on I-57, and photos in front of the Neoga water tower. The weather was hot and humid, and it seemed that each location had a different looking sky, because rain was coming. Heavy rains did finally come in the early afternoon, and we got stuck in it on our way back from Effingham, after trying our best to beat it home and get the trucks parked safely inside the shop where they would stay dry while we waited out the passing shower. Thank you to Chris and Dalton for the continued friendship, hanging out, the laughter,