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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 RobertsMarch 20, 2020

The Pandemic Highway: Drivers Report in as COVID-19 Rages On

Drivers say life is a strange new mixture of both good and bad as they keep their trucks rolling to move critical freight during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2020

The Knights of the Highway Ride Again

Years ago, truckers were hailed as Knights of the Highway. Now, a grateful nation has noticed who is still out there working hard and getting loads of supplies through as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Reopens Rest Areas on Busiest Routes

Pennsylvania's abrupt closure earlier this week of all of its roadside rest areas in response to the Coronavirus outbreak drew an outcry from trucking. Now, the state will reopen some areas along busy interstate routes.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2020

Truck Stops Step Up to Serve Drivers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Truck stops around the country are taking measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation during the Coronavirus outbreak and keep truckers rolling with vital supplies and consumer goods.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2020

COVID-19 Epidemic is Trucking’s Time to Shine

It is the North American Trucking Industry that will literally carry this country, Canada and Mexico through the COVID-19 outbreak, says Jack Roberts in his blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2020

Sneak Peek: Western Star's New Vocational Truck

Western Star is providing a sneak peek of its newest vocational truck, which will be fully unveiled this summer.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2020

Trucking on the Front Line in Fight Against COVID-19

As an increasingly aware United States mobilizes to contain the spread the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the trucking industry is uniquely positioned to help in the containment effort – or to spreading the disease.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2020

Mid-America Trucking Show Cancelled as Coronavirus Concerns Spread

The managers of the Mid-America Trucking Show, held each March in Louisville, Kentucky, announced they are cancelling this year’s show due to increasing concerns about Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 11, 2020

TSA Moves to Streamline Hazmat Endorsement Process

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is working to allow drivers with a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement without additional security checks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 10, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Announces Upgrades to Metris Van Family

New powertrain offerings and extended range electric options highlight enhancements to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris van.

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