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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.

    Jim Park
    To avoid unplanned maintenance on the road and higher costs overall, make sure to closely track tire metrics like treadwear.
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Tire Spec'ing: Keep maintenance in mind

    Jim Park
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Tire maintenance and tire spec'ing often go hand in hand in a successful tire program, making the shop key to your tire purchasing plans.
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    Establishing a tire program can be difficult, and may require buy-in from a fleet's drivers and techs.
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Tire Spec'ing: Which buyer type are you?

    Jim Park
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Spec'ing tires isn't just a matter of know what your fleet needs, it's knowing how it manages their tires once they have them. This includes knowing you handle the purchase process...
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    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Solving small fleets' tire dilemma

    Jim Park
    Feb. 18, 2025
    While small fleets may not have the resources to implement the same kind of tire research and tracking as large fleets, there's still ways to be mindful about their tire choices...
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    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Tire Spec’ing: Compiling your top priorities

    Jim Park
    Feb. 17, 2025
    Choosing the right tires for your fleet takes more thought than just comparing spec sheets. You need to know what your fleet values and which selection works best for your equipment...
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    Canada mounts retaliation to Trump’s tariffs

    Jim Park
    Feb. 3, 2025
    As the trade war with America’s northern neighbor heats up, the Canadian government levies its own tariffs that could impact the cost of fuel and goods.
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    In the Driver's Seat

    Old-school maintenance advice for fleet managers and drivers

    Jim Park
    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...