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Jim Park

Former HDT Equipment Editor

Jim Park served as Heavy Duty Trucking's equipment editor from 2006-2024. Specializing in technical and equipment content, Park is an award-winning journalist who has been covering the trucking industry since 1998.

Before joining HDT, Park was a truck driver and owner-operator for 20 years and served as an editor for HighwayStar magazine, which ceased production in 2011. He maintained his commercial driver’s license to bring a real-world perspective to Test Drives, as well as to features, videos and podcasts about equipment spec’ing and trends, emissions regulations and developments, maintenance and drivers.

He is the recipient of 16 Jesse H. Neal honors (both finalist and Neal awards), including “Best Range of Work by a Single Author” in 2020.

Newsby Jim ParkMarch 10, 2022

Orbcomm Adds Camera Analytics, Sensors to Telematics Solution

Orbcomm announced new features for its truck telematics management solution, including a cargo-camera sensor and one to make sure drivers pick up the correct refrigerated trailers.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 8, 2022

Doleco’s Self-Leveling Decking Beam Doubles Worker Efficiency

Carriers that use decking beams to extend trailer capacity know they are effective, but they can be awkward and time-consuming to manage. Doleco has a solution.

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Videosby Jim ParkFebruary 28, 2022

Are ELDs Responsible for Higher Crash Rates and More Risky Driving?

A University of Arkansas study suggests electronic logging devices may be responsible for increases in risky driving behavior and crashes among single truck owner-operators and small fleets. Andrew Balthrop of Sam M. Walton College of Business has the details on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 19, 2022

Tips for Inspecting Trailer Tie-down Devices

Find out what’s on the menu of violations commercial vehicle inspection officers have to choose from in cargo securement, and what you should be looking for.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 18, 2022

3 Steps to an Effective Battery Recharging Program

Many believe that a battery is junk once it has been totally discharged, but that’s absolutely not true, argues Larry Rambeaux of Purkeys Electric.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 16, 2022

How to Get the Most from Your Truck Batteries

No matter what type of battery you buy, poor maintenance can shorten its life. What’s the right battery for your trucking fleet?

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Videosby Jim ParkJanuary 26, 2022

Was Justice Served in the Lakewood Colorado Crash?

Should carriers and brokers be held responsible for putting drivers into situations for which they’re not properly trained? Hear a discussion that attempts to answer this question in this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 24, 2022

Is SuperTruck Worth the Money?

Gains in heavy-truck fuel efficiency and overall freight efficiency realized through the first SuperTruck program smashed the original goals and expectations. SuperTruck II’s goals are even more ambitious. Will they be realized too?

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Videosby Jim ParkJanuary 20, 2022

Electrifying Transport Refrigeration Units

Find out what challenges the transportation industry faces in bringing electric transportation refrigeration units to trucking in this Leadership Insights video podcast interview with Thermo King.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 14, 2022

Daimler Gives an Inside Look into SuperTruck II Development

As OEMs get ready to unveil their SuperTruck II projects, Daimler explains how engineers and designers collaborated on the project.

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