09/06/2026
Today we got to pick our A Plus Choice Award Southern Illinois Truck Showdown Brett Sullivan
and after presenting Joy Russell and her son Troy Russell we got to hear the story behind the truck. The truck has been in the family for over 3 generations. The truck was owned by Joys late husband (also named Troy) and is in its 3rd rendition and at one time had flames on it. It was part of Troy's wedding and even carries special dates on the bed floor from when he got married and the dates of life of a Great Husband and Father's time he spent with them. It's so cool to see not just a really nice built truck but also something that has grown and has those memories we make with our families in this industry. Congratulations Russell Family your husband and dad im sure is very proud. Im so glad we were able to suprise you today and im so happy I got to hear your families story with the truck.