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. 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.

Infographic titled “Average Diesel Fuel Prices: July 2026” featuring a fuel nozzle, a line chart of rising on-highway diesel prices, and a regional bar chart showing price changes across U.S. regions with directional arrows.

News•by Wayne Parham•July 21, 2026

July Diesel Trends Update

The average price of a gallon of diesel increased by nearly 34 cents this week, bringing the national average to $5.13 per gallon. All regions also saw increases of more than 30 cents each.

Work Truck “Trucks, Tips & Tours” promotional graphic featuring a vocational truck approaching a crash-test vehicle, highlighting Detroit Assurance collision mitigation technology with the headline “Collision Mitigation Explained.”

Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 21, 2026

How Detroit Assurance with Active Brake Assist Works

Do you want to see what it is like to experience Detroit Assurance’s Active Brake Assist? In this video, Work Truck will put you in the cab to see how it all works and then hear more details from DTNA’s Mike Young.

Work Truck graphic showing a rear-end collision between a passenger car and a white work van, with the headline "4 Things a Fleet Driver Should Do After a Collision" emphasizing post-crash safety and response steps.

Articles•by Wayne Parham•July 15, 2026

4 Things a Fleet Driver Should Do After a Collision

For every fleet, at some point, a driver will be involved in a collision. Although you should have policies on what a driver should do after a collision, here is a simple four-step process taught by CarriersEdge.

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Work Truck Storage Made Easy with Adrian

Adrian makes it easier to organize tools, equipment, and cargo while improving access and productivity. In this overview, Rachel Kuhn from Adrian demonstrates the Extendobed bed slide and discusses modular storage accessories designed to help fleets work more efficiently.

News•by Wayne Parham•July 10, 2026

Recalls You Need to Know About in July 2026

If you have Altec, Ford, General Motors, Harbinger, Hyundai, Mack Trucks, or Volvo Trucks vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.

Promotional graphic for a Work Truck Truck Chat video about cargo theft trends. An open box truck contains a pallet of boxed freight beside bold text asking, “Which Holidays See the Most Cargo Theft?” with a “Watch Now” callout.

Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 9, 2026

Which Holidays Have the Highest Cargo Theft Rates?

Not all holidays carry the same cargo theft risk. Learn which holiday periods see the highest freight theft activity and why carriers, brokers, and fleets should pay extra attention during these high-risk times.

Work Truck “Trucks, Tips & Tours” thumbnail featuring a Palfinger PB 38 AT P cable placer, with a presenter demonstrating the equipment. Headline highlights its purpose-built design for telecom fleets.

Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 8, 2026

PALFINGER PB 38 AT P: Purpose-Built for Telecom Fleets

Purpose-built for telecommunications crews, the PALFINGER PB 38 ATP combines a 43-foot working height, flexible basket stowage, integrated cameras, and operator communication systems to improve productivity and safety during fiber and overhead cable installation.

Promotional graphic for a Work Truck Truck Chat Video episode about cargo security. Stacks of shipping boxes and an open cargo container fill a warehouse scene beside bold text: “Reduce Holiday Cargo Theft Risk” and “What Fleets Need to Know.”

Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 1, 2026

Extra Steps Fleets Should Take to Prevent Holiday Cargo Theft

Holiday shipping periods can create opportunities for cargo thieves and freight fraudsters. Learn the extra steps brokers, carriers, and fleets should take to protect loads and maintain security standards.

Promotional graphic for Work Truck’s “Trucks, Tips & Tours” series featuring an International HV515 vocational truck, a presenter standing beside it, and text highlighting improved visibility and technology. Includes Truck Chat “Watch Now” branding.

Videos•by Wayne Parham•June 30, 2026

International HV515 Dump Truck Walkaround

The International HV515 combines the new S13 Integrated Powertrain, improved driver visibility, simplified maintenance, and advanced vocational controls into a capable dump truck platform. Take a closer look at the HV515, which International showcased at EUFMC.

Work Truck “Trucks, Tips & Tours” thumbnail featuring two Terex Utilities representatives beside a Terex TRX Series bucket truck, with the headline “Introducing the TRX Series” and subhead “New from Terex Utilities.”

Videos•by Wayne Parham•June 30, 2026

Inside Terex Utilities' Latest Work Truck Innovations

Terex Utilities is advancing utility fleet operations with its new TRX aerial platforms, Flex Pro controls, and AI-powered 3rd Eye safety technology. See how these innovations are helping fleets work safer, smarter, and more productively.

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