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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 19, 2023

New Era Dawns as Navistar’s S13 Powertrain Production Begins

Navistar inaugurated the start of production on the new International S13 integrated powertrain at the company’s Huntsville, Alabama, plant — the last ICE engine the company will ever produce.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 16, 2023

Yokohama Tire Looks to the Future with Confidence

As the tire industry faces unprecedented technological changes and challenges, Yokohama Tire's Jeff Barna and Stan Changdie feel the company is perfectly positioned to serve the needs of its fleets customers now and in the future.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 12, 2023

Yokohama, Mississippi Truck Tire Plant 'on an Upswing'

Yokohama’s truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi, celebrates a milestone while looking toward the future.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2023

The Promise of Predictive Maintenance

Advocates have been promising that predictive maintenance technology will revolutionize shop operations for a decade now. Where do things stand today?

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2023

What Smarter Computers and AI Mean for Predictive Maintenance

Faster computers and smarter algorithms mean the ability to crunch more data than ever. How does that come into play related to predictive maintenance?

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 10, 2023

New Frontiers for the Shell Starship

The Shell Starship 3.0 concept truck demonstrated a reduction in energy usage and carbon emissions as well as a gain in freight efficiency during recent trials in California.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 4, 2023

Up Close with Volvo's Fuel Cell Truck in Sweden [Photos]

At Volvo's Proving Grounds outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, we got an up-close look at the OEM's experimental Class 8 tractor powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 3, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC Crackerbox

It was ugly, disproportioned, loud and uncomfortable. But somehow, this gawky, weird-looking rig found a soft spot in the hearts of American truckers.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 29, 2023

What Penske is Learning at its Electric Truck Test Bed

Penske Leasing’s Ontario, California, logistics depot is the company’s premier test facility for light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 27, 2023

Mack's Kriete Truck Centers Aims Big on Electric Trucks in Wisconsin

Rapidly expanding Kriete Truck Centers is bringing Mack electric trucks to Wisconsin. We visited for an update from Mack on its medium-duty MD and to learn more about why Kriete is the first Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in the Badger State.

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