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Jack Roberts

Executive Editor

With nearly three decades covering trucking, Jack Roberts is known for reporting on advanced technology, such as intelligent drivetrains and autonomous vehicles, in an industry being transformed by technology.

In his Truck Tech blog, he offers his insights on everything from the latest equipment, systems and components, to telematics and autonomous vehicle technologies. A commercial driver’s license holder, he also does test drives of new equipment and covers topics such as maintenance, fuel economy, vocational and medium-duty trucks and tires.

He has been covering trucking since 1995.

Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 11, 2023

Shell's Starship Gets a New Warp Drive

Having pushed the envelope with diesel, the Shell Starship looks to boldly go forward with a Cummins X15N compressed natural gas engine under its hood.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 6, 2023

Calstart Roadmap Would Speed Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure

A new study commissioned by Calstart details how utilities, industry, and government can work together to build the infrastructure needed to help transition trucking to a zero-emissions industry.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 6, 2023

Mullen Automotive Formally Unveils Class 3 Electric Truck

Mullen Automotive celebrated the launch of its Class 3 electric truck at the OEM’s assembly plant in Tunica, Mississippi.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2023

Autonomous Shockwaves Start to Hit Home

New legislation supported by organized labor is cropping up seeking to regulate how autonomous trucks will be used by fleets on public roadways. What's going on? Jack Roberts explores in his Truck Tech blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 25, 2023

At the Forefront of Freight’s Green Future with WattEV

By combining emerging technology on multiple fronts, WattEV is on a mission to radically transform how trucks move freight.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsAugust 14, 2023

Show Trucks Shine at Walcott Truckers Jamboree [Photos]

New, old, stock and custom — there was a big rig for every truck enthusiast at this year's Walcott Truckers Jamboree.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 10, 2023

Flexibility, Scalability Guide OK Produce’s Path to Fleet Electrification

OK Produce in Fresno, California, has completed Phase I of a three-step, true zero-emissions plan that will soon power its entire fleet of electric trucks with 100% solar power.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2023

Tesla Semis Shine on PepsiCo’s Long-Haul Electric Routes

Pepsi is one of the first fleets in the nation deploying Tesla Semi electric trucks in long-haul routes with heavy loads out of its Sacramento, California, distribution center. Its operations are featured in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Electric-Depot program.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 4, 2023

How Recognizing Veteran Drivers Helps Leonard's Express

Honoring servicemen and women with attention-getting truck graphics helps this New York fleet find and keep top-quality drivers.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsAugust 4, 2023

Wrapped Trucks Honor Veterans, Raise Cancer and Parkinson's Awareness [Photos]

Leonard's Express has created a small fleet of specially wrapped trucks to honor U.S. veterans and raise awareness about cancer and Parkinson's disease.

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