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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.

Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsMay 24, 2021

Peterbilt’s New Medium-Duty Trucks [Photos]

In the spring of 2021, Peterbilt unveiled an all-new medium-duty truck line in Phoenix, Arizona.The new trucks are a significant upgrade for the OEM with modern advanced safety systems and an all-new automatic transmission.

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Trailer Talkby Jack RobertsApril 29, 2021

CARB Comes for Reefer Trailers

A new round of emissions control regulations decreed by the California Air Resource Board will begin affecting refrigerated trailer and TRU design and operations next year.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 23, 2021

Which Wheels Are Right For Your Fleet?

Aluminum or steel wheels? Which is right for your fleet? The answer is trickier than you might think.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 23, 2021

First Impressions: Peterbilt’s New Medium-Duty Trucks

A “total rethink” in medium-duty truck design has led Peterbilt to deliver tough, versatile trucks that ride, handle and perform like passenger cars.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsApril 13, 2021

Kenworth's Medium-Duty Line [Photos]

Kenworth launched an all-new medium-duty truck line that will cover Classes 4 through 7, with a new “Baby 8” configuration for mixer and dump applications.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 7, 2021

Test Drive: Kenworth’s Medium-Duty Line

Kenworth blends “big rig” looks and passenger-car safety and performance in its all-new medium-duty truck lineup.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 6, 2021

Kenworth Unveils All-New Medium Duty Line

Kenworth’s new lineup is the OEM’s first update of its medium-duty offerings since 2007, and the introduction of the first all-new models in almost 30 years. The MD trucks feature the North American debut of the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 5, 2021

Q&A: Kenworth Talks Production Delays, New Trucks, Tech

Kenworth General Manager Kevin Baney discussed production delays due to a COVID-19 disruption in microchip availability and sat down with HDT to talk about the past year, his company’s new trucks, technology, and the road ahead.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 23, 2021

Test Drive: Kenworth’s Next-Generation T680

Kenworth’s flagship highway cruiser gets an update focused on driver safety and productivity.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2021

Making Diagnostics Smarter

Artificial intelligence and machine learning allow for diagnostics and analytics beyond mere maintenance.

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