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Wayne Parham

Managing Editor

Wayne Parham brings more than 30 years of media experience to Work Truck's editorial team and a history of covering a variety of industries and professions.

Most recently, he was senior editor at Police Magazine and PoliceMag.com, another Bobit B2B brand, and a senior editor with Heavy Duty Trucking. He has worked as publisher of two newspapers and was part of the team at Georgia Trend magazine, a business magazine based in Atlanta, for nine years.

Parham holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree in print communications from the University of West Georgia.

Yellow Volvo VNS heavy-haul sleeper truck with rugged tires and prominent grille, parked at night on a snow-covered lot beside a black truck, with a Volvo construction machine on a trailer behind it.
News•by Wayne Parham•October 14, 2026

Volvo Unveils New VNX Heavy-Haul and Vocational Truck

Volvo Trucks has launched the VNX, a new vocational truck also available as a tractor in day cab and two sleeper configurations, with one heavy-haul model. The Volvo VNX is powered by Volvo's D13 platform, which delivers up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 pound-feet of torque and is EPA 2027-compliant.  

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Woman truck driver behind the wheel explaining features of the cab of Peterbilt Model 589
Videos•by Wayne Parham•August 5, 2026

What It's Like Inside this Custom 2025 Peterbilt 589?

Take a driver's-eye tour of this customized 2025 Peterbilt 589 in this video, as longtime driver Ingrid Brown explains its features, compares it to previous models, and shares plenty of personality along the way.

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YouTube thumbnail with Ingrid Brown, red Peterbilt truck behind her, and the words Classic Custom: Peterbilt 589: Heavy Duty Trucking Spotlight
Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 20, 2026

Peterbilt 589 Spotlight: A Close Look at a Custom Working Truck [Video]

There's more to this customized Peterbilt Model 589 and Great Dane refrigerated trailer than chrome and stainless (although there's plenty of that too!) A veteran driver explains the design choices and practical features behind this working truck.

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Male technician bent over a laptop computer in front of a line of CNG trucks in a maintenance shop.
Articles•Cover Story•by Wayne Parham•January 2, 2025

Are Your Technicians Ready for Lower- and Zero-Emissions Trucks?

Today’s heavy-duty truck maintenance and repair technicians have more career choices and specialization options than before, including working on the growing number of zero-emission and alternative fuel trucks.

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business attired man standing in front of a blue refuse truck
News•by Wayne Parham•September 24, 2024

How Mack & Kriete Helped Put Wisconsin’s First Class 8 BEV Refuse Trucks into Action

When the City of Madison rolled out Wisconsin’s first Class 8 battery-electric refuse trucks, it was the culmination of planning and teamwork between city leaders, Mack Trucks, and Kriete Truck Centers. What did it take to put the two Mack LR Electric refuse trucks on the road?

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 29, 2024

3 Things to Focus on to Retain Truck Drivers

Mark Murrell, president of CarriersEdge, has three simple tricks he uses to retain good drivers.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 28, 2024

Listen to Drivers — and Respond — for Better Retention

Truck drivers have incredibly tough jobs. So, when they tell you there's a problem, you need to pay attention.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 27, 2024

Invest in Truck Drivers’ Lives to Improve Retention 

Making drivers feel connected and part the social fabric of your heavy-duty trucking business is a great way to boost retention.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 26, 2024

Why Do Truck Drivers Leave — Really? 

Drivers change jobs for many different reasons. But money and quality of life tend to be the main issues they leave fleets.

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Articles•by Wayne Parham•March 22, 2024

How Can Trucking Fleets Keep the Best Drivers?

Communication and culture work together to create an atmosphere where a driver will be less likely to look for greener pastures. Learn why drivers leave and how to craft a top-tier culture in this HDT series.

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