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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 11, 2020

Allison Ends TC10 Transmission Production

Allison Transmission has announced it is ending production of its TC10 Series automatic transmissions in favor of newer, more fuel-efficient units.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 28, 2020

Wabco's Intelligent Trailer Platform Expands Trailer Telematics Options

Wabco’s new intelligent trailer platform is built on four key technologies and an open software architecture to facilitate cooperation with key industry players.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 27, 2020

TetherTech Develops Wheel-Separation Prevention Device

The TetherTech Safety system consists of a length of cable sized for the axle tube, two end caps and hardware. The caps bolt to the cable and to the hub, preventing a wheel separation from occurring.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 26, 2020

Jacobs Says Cylinder Deactivation Saves Fuel, Reduces NOx

Better fuel economy and lower emissions, already proven in extensive tests by Jacobs, have now been independently measured.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 26, 2020

Bridgestone Explores Air-free Option with Commercial Concept Tire

The advanced air-free commercial truck tire concept was one of several Bridgestone mobility solutions on display during the Annual Meeting of the ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council, all aimed at improved safety, uptime and efficiency.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 10, 2020

How to Speed Up the Shop

Can you improve your shop’s efficiency without compromising quality?

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 5, 2020

Keep Your Trailers From Being Eaten Alive

Corrosion solutions may require an investment, but that can still be cheaper than the problem.

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Newsby Jim ParkFebruary 4, 2020

Goodyear Upbeat on 2020; Talks Up New Services, High-Mileage Steer Tire

Talk around the "commercial" table at Goodyear's 2020 Customer Conference in Aurora, Colorado, suggested that both the corporate side and the dealer network see this year as an opportunity to build on previous initiatives while introducing some new service-oriented offerings.

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Articlesby Jim ParkFebruary 4, 2020

Keep your Diesel Fuel from Freezing this Winter

Preventing fuel freeze-ups in heavy-duty diesel trucks is much easier than fixing the problem after it happens. Stay on top of your fuel tank maintenance and pay close attention to what you put into the tank; these are the only sure-fire solutions for preventing cold-weather failures.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 28, 2020

Mack Debuts LR Electric Refuse Truck

Mack makes a major move into the electric truck market on the streets of New York City.

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