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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 RobertsOctober 29, 2019

Hyundai TransLead Shows Nitrogen-Powered Reefer Concept

A new, refrigeration unit for food transport by Hyundai has zero emissions, and uses ultra-cold nitrogen gas to hold interior trailer temperatures at precise levels during transport.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Dana Showcases Fully Electrified Terminal Tractor

The new Lonestar Specialty Vehicles electric terminal tractor unveiled at the NACV Show in Atlanta was designed, built and manufactured by Dana.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Run on Less Shows How Regional-Haul Trucks Can Get Better Fuel Mileage

Ten regional-haul tractor-trailers participating in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration hit a combined average of 8.3 mpg during the three-week event.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 23, 2019

The Speed of Technology Just Jumped into Hyperspace

Google has discovered the secret to quantum computing. If you think the pace of change and disruption is insane now -- just wait.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 16, 2019

A Complete Tech Transformation for Trucking

Taken alone, new technology in trucking is amazing. Look at the Big Picture, however, and you start to see how radical the changes coming may very well be.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 10, 2019

Management by Walking Around

Why not close your email folder, put the phone down, and take a walk around your facility to find out what's really going on with your employees?

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 9, 2019

How to Manage Tires for Optimal Minutes and Miles

Truck tires lead multiple lives. Here’s how to make sure you get the most out of them, no matter which stage of life they’re in.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 3, 2019

Q&A: Kenworth’s Baney on Innovating Amidst Rapid Change

Kevin Baney, Kenworth’s new general manager, is determined to stay focused on customers, even in a time of great technological disruption.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 1, 2019

Self-Driving Tech Developer Aims for 24/7 Trucking

Much of the talk around self-driving trucks has focused on safety enhancements lately. But Waymo's CEO made it clear that trucking nonstop and around-the-clock remains the Holy Grail of tech developers.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Jack RobertsSeptember 30, 2019

How Telematics Can Improve a Truck Fleet's Operations

Integration and data analytics are turning telematics into a valuable, customizable tool that can improve every part of a fleet’s operations.

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