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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 RobertsMay 12, 2022

Navistar CEO Calls for Long-Term Commitment to get to Net Zero

The trucking industry has done much over the past several years in its quest to reach zero net carbon emissions — but it’s far too soon to pat itself on the back, said Navistar CEO Mathias Carlbaum at ACT Expo.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 12, 2022

Get Smart About Smart Tires

Tire management today is easier with “smart” tire systems, but they present challenges of their own.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 10, 2022

On the Glide Path to Net Zero

What are the current promises and challenges of alternative fuels and clean-vehicle technologies for commercial fleets? An industry panel discusses the State of Sustainable Fleets at ACT Expo.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 5, 2022

Half of all Regional-Haul Trucks Could Go Electric Now

Nearly 470,000 Class 8 regional-haul trucks could convert to battery-electric technology today with no loss in productivity or efficiency, according to a report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 3, 2022

Westport Unveils Hydrogen-Combustion Fuel System

Hydrogen's not just for fuel cells, says Westport Fuel Systems, which has adapted its HPDI fuel system technology to burn hydrogen in an internal combustion engine.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 21, 2022

Could Crowdsourcing Make Trucks Smarter?

Could data from crowd-sourced traffic apps on smartphones integrate into autonomous control systems on our cars and trucks? Jack Roberts wonders in his Truck Tech blog.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 18, 2022

Driving Autocar’s New Conventional Truck

The Autocar DC vocational truck combines toughness and technology. HDT's Jack Roberts takes it for a test drive.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 13, 2022

Truck Triage: Creating Order Out of Chaos

Four fleet professionals share what to do when a crippled truck limps back to the shop.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 31, 2022

A Small Component with Big Implications

ConMet’s advanced trailer wheel hub technologies may hold the key to making long-range electric trucks a viable option for fleets.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 30, 2022

REG, J.B. Hunt Discuss Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Strategies

During a webinar hosted by Renewable Energy Group, industry experts outlined the reasons fleets should consider switching to renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels.

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