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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 RobertsFebruary 28, 2023

ATA’s Spear Blasts “Mad Dash” CARB Emissions Timelines

American Trucking Associations CEO and President Chris Spear calls emissions compliance deadlines “unrealistic” for the trucking industry at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsFebruary 23, 2023

Is Solid State Lidar an Autonomous Game-Changer?

A solid state Lidar system introduced by Opsys has no moving parts and can be installed behind automotive glass with no degradation of image quality.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 22, 2023

Paccar to Spec ZF Lane-Keeping Assistance System

Beginning this year, ZF’s OnTraX lane-keeping assistance technology will be offered as optional equipment on all new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 15, 2023

Kenworth Celebrates a Century on the Road

The Kenworth Truck Company is celebrating its 100th year in business with a host of “legacy” truck models, paint schemes and options.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Jack RobertsFebruary 14, 2023

Grow Your Own Truck Fleet Maintenance Managers

Good maintenance managers are scarce on the ground, which is why more fleets are trying to promote talent from within their companies. But that’s easier said than done.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 13, 2023

Cummins Unveils X10 Fuel-Agnostic Engine

The Cummins X10 engine will debut as a diesel first, with versions that can run on other gaseous fuels being released in the future.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 24, 2023

Q&A: Cummins On-Highway Execs on the Future of Truck Engines

Amy Boerger, VP and general manager of Cummins' North America On-Highway business, is retiring after 39 years. HDT talked with her and successor José Samperio about the transformation and future of the engine builder.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 20, 2023

Are Dead Batteries About to Become a Thing of the Past?

Clarios has developed a connected battery that provides real-time updates on battery cell life and can even predict when failures will occur.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 13, 2023

3 Trucking Take-Aways from CES 2023

CES 2023 – perhaps the best-known showcase for new technology – offers a glimpse into trucking’s future.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJanuary 9, 2023

CES 2023 in Photos

A glimpse at some of the interesting transportation-related vehicles and products at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.

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