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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 RobertsAugust 14, 2023

Show Trucks Shine at Walcott Truckers Jamboree [Photos]

New, old, stock and custom — there was a big rig for every truck enthusiast at this year's Walcott Truckers Jamboree.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 10, 2023

Flexibility, Scalability Guide OK Produce’s Path to Fleet Electrification

OK Produce in Fresno, California, has completed Phase I of a three-step, true zero-emissions plan that will soon power its entire fleet of electric trucks with 100% solar power.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2023

Tesla Semis Shine on PepsiCo’s Long-Haul Electric Routes

Pepsi is one of the first fleets in the nation deploying Tesla Semi electric trucks in long-haul routes with heavy loads out of its Sacramento, California, distribution center. Its operations are featured in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Electric-Depot program.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 4, 2023

How Recognizing Veteran Drivers Helps Leonard's Express

Honoring servicemen and women with attention-getting truck graphics helps this New York fleet find and keep top-quality drivers.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsAugust 4, 2023

Wrapped Trucks Honor Veterans, Raise Cancer and Parkinson's Awareness [Photos]

Leonard's Express has created a small fleet of specially wrapped trucks to honor U.S. veterans and raise awareness about cancer and Parkinson's disease.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 3, 2023

Charge 32 Electric Trucks Simultaneously? Schneider Found a Way

A dual-cord dispenser capable of charging two vehicles at once is a highlight of Schneider's South El Monte, California, transition to battery-electric trucks.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 24, 2023

CARB-EMA: A Step in the Right Direction for Zero-Emission Trucking

The new emissions agreement between CARB and truck and engine OEMs isn't perfect. But it's a solid step in moving toward a zero-emissions trucking industry.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 4, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC DUKW

It wasn’t pretty. But the GMC DUKW took the war to the Axis Powers during World War II — over both water and land.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2023

Great American Trucks: The Mack AC

The pugnacious Mack AC was tough, reliable and tenacious. It was in, in short, a Bulldog of a truck that became famous the world over.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2023

Classic Iron Rolls during the 2nd Annual Kenworth Truck Parade (Photos)

Check out the photo gallery: More than 50 vintage trucks rolled down the streets of Chillicothe, Ohio, during the Second Annual Kenworth Truck Parade honoring the OEM's 100th Anniversary.

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