Field Journal: Justin Norcutt
Week of May 5, 2025
This week offered a range of job sites across Arizona, requiring early starts, multi-site transitions, and tight coordination with teammates. From fleet striping to detailed RPM installations, each day presented new challenges and learning moments. Here’s a breakdown of the week:
Sunday, May 4 – Travel Day
Winslow, AZ – Love’s Truck Stop
Met with the team—Sean, Matt, Oso, and Dillion—for an 11:30 AM departure. This initial meetup laid the groundwork for the week’s logistics and worksite planning.
Monday, May 5
Marana, AZ – Bullnose Paint
Crew: Cole and Justin
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Kicked off the workweek with surface preparation and layout work in Marana. Efficient coordination with Cole helped streamline the day’s objectives.
Winslow, AZ – Love’s Truck Stop
Crew: Sean, Matt, Oso, Dillion
Start Time: 6:00 AM
Parallel operations continued in Winslow with the full team running a structured early shift.
Tuesday, May 6
Tucson, AZ – TEP “Fleet”
Scope: Stenciling and Striping
Crew: Cole and Justin
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Focused on high-detail fleet markings at the TEP facility. This project required precision and alignment with strict spec requirements.
Winslow, AZ – Love’s Truck Stop
Crew: Sean, Matt, Oso, Dillion
Start Time: 6:00 AM
Consistent progress was made on the ongoing Winslow work.
Wednesday, May 7
Casa Grande, AZ – Casa Grande RV
Maricopa, AZ – Bowlin RPM’s
Crew: Cole and Justin
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Two-site day. Began in Casa Grande, transitioned to RPM installs in Maricopa. Timing and equipment loading were critical to stay on schedule.
Winslow, AZ – Love’s Truck Stop
Crew: Sean, Matt, Oso, Dillion
Start Time: 6:00 AM
Team continued handling large-volume layout and markings.
Thursday, May 8
Marana, AZ – Bullnose Paint + RPM Installations
Crew: Gary, Cole, Justin
Start Time: 7:00 AM
A full-scope site visit covering both paint and RPM applications. With Gary joining the crew, manpower and workflow improved significantly.
Project TBD
Crew: Sean, Matt, Oso, Dillion
Start Time: 7:00 AM
The secondary crew tackled a yet-to-be-confirmed assignment, staying flexible and responsive.
Friday, May 9 – All Teams OFF
A well-earned rest day across the board. Given the week’s intensity, downtime was essential for recovery and regrouping.
Reflections:
This week was a reminder of how critical adaptability and time management are in field operations. Working across different cities with shifting project scopes required sharp communication and a proactive mindset. Grateful to have a solid crew and strong logistical support to keep each day on track.
— Justin Norcutt
