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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 RobertsAugust 3, 2023

Charge 32 Electric Trucks Simultaneously? Schneider Found a Way

A dual-cord dispenser capable of charging two vehicles at once is a highlight of Schneider's South El Monte, California, transition to battery-electric trucks.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 24, 2023

CARB-EMA: A Step in the Right Direction for Zero-Emission Trucking

The new emissions agreement between CARB and truck and engine OEMs isn't perfect. But it's a solid step in moving toward a zero-emissions trucking industry.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 4, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC DUKW

It wasn’t pretty. But the GMC DUKW took the war to the Axis Powers during World War II — over both water and land.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2023

Great American Trucks: The Mack AC

The pugnacious Mack AC was tough, reliable and tenacious. It was in, in short, a Bulldog of a truck that became famous the world over.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2023

Classic Iron Rolls during the 2nd Annual Kenworth Truck Parade (Photos)

Check out the photo gallery: More than 50 vintage trucks rolled down the streets of Chillicothe, Ohio, during the Second Annual Kenworth Truck Parade honoring the OEM's 100th Anniversary.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2023

Vintage Trucks at American Truck Historical Society Show [Photos]

If you love old school, vintage American trucks, there was no better place to be than in Reno, Nevada, in early June for the 2023 American Truck Historical Society Show.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 16, 2023

12 Points Toward a Trucking Plan to Save the Planet

We need a plan to combat climate change. But expecting the trucking industry to bear the costs of fighting climate change all by itself is not a plan, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 8, 2023

3 Electric Truck Infrastructure Issues that Must be Resolved

Matt Horton, CEO of Voltera Power, talks about the way forward for developing electric truck charging facilities and three of the biggest hurdles facing the establishment of a transportation-focused electric grid in North America.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 7, 2023

How Truck Driver Fuel Incentive Programs are Going Beyond MPG

Are fleets moving away from fuel economy bonuses in favor of more holistic incentive plans for drivers?

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 5, 2023

Calstart: Medium-Duty Trucks Leading Transition to Zero Emissions

According to Calstart, 3,510 electric trucks entered service in 2022 – for a total of 5,483 units working around the U.S. today. Most of those vehicles are employed in medium-duty fleet applications.

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