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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.

Valvoline at TMC 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2026

Valvoline, Cummins Extend X15 Oil Drain Intervals to 100,000 Miles

New approval for Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 allows fleets running Cummins X15 engines to extend oil drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles -- reaching intervals as high as 100,000 miles.

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Al Anderson, Peterson.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2026

A New Approach to Lighting Reliability

Peterson’s Genesis lighting system and repairable J560 connector target two persistent fleet problems: LED light failures and costly electrical connector downtime.

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DAT March 2026 trucking conditions.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2026

DAT: Flatbed Demand Climbs as Van and Reefer Rates Soften

DAT Freight & Analytics data shows tightening flatbed capacity, easing produce markets, and softening van and reefer rates.

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FTR Tucking Conditions March 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 10, 2026

FTR: Trucking Conditions Index Climbs to Highest Level Since 2022

Strong freight rates, rising volumes and tighter capacity push trucking conditions higher, though diesel prices could temper gains in the near term, FTR cautions.

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Mike Kucharski, vice president, JKC Trucking.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 10, 2026

Trucking Executive Warns Fuel Spike from Middle East Conflict Hitting Fleets Fast

Mike Kucharski, vice president of refrigerated carrier JKC Trucking, says diesel price jumps tied to global instability are squeezing carriers already struggling with weak freight rates.

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Aurora Innovation autonomous truck.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2026

The Major Autonomous News No One is Talking About

Both Aurora Innovation and PlusAI have made under-the-radar announcements that signal a massive game-changer for trucking is coming soon.

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HDT Monthly News Recap February 2026
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 3, 2026

HDT's Monthly News Roundup: February 2026

February was dreary and dull -- as usual. But the North American trucking industry finally showed some signs of life. But how long that will last is anybody's guess.

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HDT Monthly News Recap February 2026
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 3, 2026

HDT's Monthly News Roundup: February 2026

February was dreary and dull -- as usual. But the North American trucking industry finally showed some signs of life. But how long that will last is anybody's guess.

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Daimler Truck North America Vice President David Carson
Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 19, 2026

Capacity Overhang Begins to Clear, But Fleets Aren’t Ready to Spend 

Daimler Truck’s David Carson sees early signs of tightening capacity — yet buyers remain wary, extending trade cycles and resisting a pre-2027 emissions surge. 

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Daimler Gen 6 diesel engines.
Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 19, 2026

Detroit Bets on Evolution, Not Reinvention, for EPA 2027 

Detroit's DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines get a pre-SCR boost, 3% fuel-efficiency gains, and familiar service intervals as Daimler prepares for trucking's next emissions era. 

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