A Million Miles and Counting Thanks to Jim Muncy’s Expertise and Chevron Lubricants
Update — June 2026: Chevrolet featured Jim and his million-mile Silverado at CMA Fest in Nashville as part of their national owner storytelling campaign.
A Milestone That’s More Than Just Numbers
Million-mile truck maintenance is rare — but for Jim Muncy and his 2007 Chevy Silverado, it’s the result of decades of consistency, the right products, and a little TLC. And for this 2007 Chevy Silverado with a Duramax diesel engine, that story is inseparable from Jim Muncy, Shrader Tire & Oil’s longest-serving sales rep, who has been part of the STO family for more than 38 years.
Jim has spent decades building relationships, understanding fleets, and making sure every truck he touches gets the care it needs. For this diesel truck, that meant regular services, tire rotations, and one crucial ingredient: Chevron Lubricants.
The Secret behind the Million Miles
This truck has been on tens of thousands of sales calls and in every kind of weather you can imagine. But with Jim’s expertise, careful guidance, and a commitment to quality, it’s still rolling strong. Add in the right products — like Chevron’s Delo 400 XLE, 10W30 Syn Blend — and you get a truck that keeps going, mile after mile
“It’s about having good preventative maintenance practices, with oil sampling and using premium products like Chevron lubricants and Michelin Tires that has made it possible for this truck to surpass 1 Million Miles.”
A Legacy of Care
At Shrader Tire & Oil, commercial truck maintenance across Ohio is more than a service — it’s a relationship.. We take pride in seeing trucks like this one hit milestones few can imagine. And we celebrate the people — like Jim — who make it happen.
This million-mile journey isn’t just a testament to a truck or a product. It’s a story of experience, dedication, and the human touch that keeps the transportation industry moving.
Ready to Go the Distance?
Want your fleet to go the extra mile — or the extra million? Contact the Shrader Tire & Oil team today and see what the right products and expertise can do.
Jim's Story Goes National
Chevrolet — National Feature
Chevrolet PR featured Jim at CMA Fest in Nashville as part of their real-owner storytelling campaign. A Toledo sales rep, a million-mile truck, and a national stage.
You Tube
Watch the full video — Jim walks you through what it takes to keep a truck running for over a million miles.
WTOL 11
Toledo’s CBS affiliate brought Jim’s million-mile story to the airwaves — watch the full local news segment here.
Toledo Blade
The Toledo Blade covered Jim’s milestone — read how a local sales rep and his work truck became a story worth telling.