Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

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.

Videosby Jim ParkJune 12, 2018

On the Spot: The Bosch E-Mirror Video Mirror System [Video]

Bosch demonstrated its E-Mirror camera mirror system that it hopes will one day replace conventional mirrors all together.

Read More →
Videosby Jim ParkJune 11, 2018

On the Spot: Bosch's Electronic Steering System [Video]

Bosch's new electric over hydraulic steering system Servotwin is a driver assistance feature that makes maneuvering a truck easier but it’s also a precursor to automatic lane keeping and driverless trucks.

Read More →
Articlesby Jim ParkJune 7, 2018

Are Diesel Fuel Additives for You?

Diesel fuel additives can help compensate for poor quality fuel, and even make good fuel better. The question is, does your trucking operation need a fuel additive?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
On the Roadby Jim ParkMay 29, 2018

Of Course Trucking Should Pay for Parking

Nobody likes having to pay for something that once came free, but we now face a crisis-level shortage of truck parking spaces in this country. It shouldn't come as a surprise that the days of free parking are over, says Equipment Editor Jim Park in his blog.

Read More →
Articlesby Jim ParkMay 25, 2018

Bosch Demonstrates Emerging Safety, Self-Driving Technology

Technology presented at the Bosch Mobility Experience in Flat Rock, Michigan, could migrate into the commercial vehicle space very soon, such as system redundancy and advanced driver assistance systems – precursors on the path to automated driving.

Read More →
Newsby Jim ParkMay 24, 2018

Bosch Technology Slashes NOx Emissions with Little Impact on Fuel Economy

New developments from Bosch could enable vehicle manufacturers to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) so drastically that they already comply with future limits.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Jim ParkMay 16, 2018

Can Shorter Truck Lifecycles Save Fleets Money?

A recent whitepaper from Fleet Advantage suggests that getting rid of trucks before they need more maintenance is a good way to save fleets money.

Read More →
Articlesby Jim ParkMay 14, 2018

Spec’ing a Low-Maintenance Trailer

Knowing when and where to save money when spec'ing a trailer can prevent headaches in the long run.

Read More →
Articlesby Jim ParkMay 14, 2018

Better Trucks Make for Happier Drivers

Corliss Resources struggles with an aging workforce and a scarcity of young recruits. The company's solution: Haul more product in trucks that drivers like to drive.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Jim ParkMay 7, 2018

Avoid Maintenance Headaches by Spec'ing the Right Truck

With maintenance and repair costs running at a dollar a minute and half that again for parts, does it make any sense to scrimp on your truck spec?

Read More →