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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.

Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 15, 2020

Powering the Future

Trucking needs not just one alternative fuel or powertrain, but a little bit of everything to keep all its wheels turning as greenly as possible.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 14, 2020

Cummins Reveals 2021 HD Engine Lineup

Cummins EPA 2021 X12 and X15 series engines expand the availability of some current technologies while adding new features to further enhance fuel efficiency and lower operating cost.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 9, 2020

Project Z: Hino Unveils Zero-Emissions Truck Lineup

Hino is working with technology leaders such as Toyota, Hexagon Purus, and Xos to produce a low-cost product line up as the industry moves forward to zero-emission trucks.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 7, 2020

Hyundai Plans to Bring Fuel-Cell COE Trucks to U.S. Starting Next Year

The delivery of Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell electric trucks to customers in Switzerland this year represents the Korean truck maker's first steps toward putting 2,000 fuel-cell trucks into customers' hands around the world by the end of 2021 – including the U.S.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 5, 2020

Hino, Toyota Developing Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck for North America

Hino's new hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Class 8 tractor will deliver heavy-duty capability and clean emissions. It's just part of Project Z, the company's development path to zero-emissions battery-electric vehicles, ranging from Class 4 to Class 8.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 25, 2020

5 Secret Weapons for the Tire Shop

Maintenance experts share essential tools that ease the workload and keep the shop running smoothly.

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Videosby Jim ParkSeptember 23, 2020

Focus On: Mack MD7 [Video]

Mack Trucks' new MD Series is the company's first medium-duty offering since 2003. Although the pandemic delayed the start of production, it didn't interfere with a test drive opportunity. Meet the new MD in this Focus On video from Equipment Editor Jim Park.

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Newsby Jim ParkSeptember 22, 2020

Mack MD Series Now in Full Production

Pandemic-related delays setback production by about two months, but Mack's new MD series truck began rolling off the new Roanoke Valley Assembly line Sept. 1.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 21, 2020

Ready Your Fifth Wheel for Winter

Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 18, 2020

How to Choose and Install an Inverter

Improperly installed inverters are known to have caused truck fires. There’s no reason to avoid using an inverter — just make sure it’s installed by someone who knows what they are doing.

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