Our Authors

Covering the information technology beat for Heavy Duty Trucking, Jim Beach stays on top of computer technology trends from the cab to the back office to the shop, whether it’s in the hand, on the desk or in the cloud. Covering trucking since 1988.

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.

Joanne is a former custom media manager for Bobit Business Media.

Kathy Close is a transportation editor at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Lauren Fletcher, Vice President of Content at Bobit, has been an influential figure in the truck fleet industry since 2006. Known for her engaging personality, she drives content strategy with a focus on growth, education, and motivating the next generation of fleet professionals.

Assistant editor Louis Prejean works on Metro Magazine and Automotive Fleet. The Louisiana native is now covering the fleet industry after years of radio and reporting experience.

Marianne Matthews contributes safety news and articles for the Fleet Safety newsletter. She is an experienced trade editor.

Martin Romjue is the managing editor of the Fleet Trucking & Transportation Group, where he is also editor of the Auto Rental News and Charged Fleet brands, and a contributing editor to Automotive Fleet/Vehicle Remarketing. He was the executive editor of Bobit-owned Luxury, Coach & Transportation (LCT) Magazine and LCTmag.com from 2008-2020. Previously, Martin was a business editor and reporter at newspapers in California, Florida, and Virginia.

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