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Jim Park

Jim Park is an award-winning journalist who has covered the trucking industry since 1998. Prior to that, he racked up 2 million miles as a driver and owner-operator pulling tank trailers over-the-road. He continues to maintain his CLD.

Jim's previous driving experience brings a real-world perspective to his work. Jim's strong suits are equipment and technical matters, emerging technology, vehicle spec'ing, safety, and driver issues. He has hosted an overnight radio show for truckers, produced many technical and training videos, and has published three research papers on driver fatigue and the driver shortage. He has earned 9 Jesse H. Neal awards, including “Best Range of Work by a Single Author” in 2020.

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In the Driver's Seat

Old-school maintenance advice for fleet managers and drivers

Sept. 16, 2024
While modern trucks’ telematics-enabled systems do a very good job of reporting diagnostics and trending issues, components and systems not equipped with sensors and telematics...
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Brakes, Tire & Wheel

Death by negligence: Lessons learned from one supervisor ignoring maintenance complaint

July 30, 2024
A trucking supervisor was found guilty of negligence after sending a driver out to his death after being warned of a tire issue.