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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 RobertsJune 23, 2023

Vintage Trucks at American Truck Historical Society Show [Photos]

If you love old school, vintage American trucks, there was no better place to be than in Reno, Nevada, in early June for the 2023 American Truck Historical Society Show.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 16, 2023

12 Points Toward a Trucking Plan to Save the Planet

We need a plan to combat climate change. But expecting the trucking industry to bear the costs of fighting climate change all by itself is not a plan, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 8, 2023

3 Electric Truck Infrastructure Issues that Must be Resolved

Matt Horton, CEO of Voltera Power, talks about the way forward for developing electric truck charging facilities and three of the biggest hurdles facing the establishment of a transportation-focused electric grid in North America.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 7, 2023

How Truck Driver Fuel Incentive Programs are Going Beyond MPG

Are fleets moving away from fuel economy bonuses in favor of more holistic incentive plans for drivers?

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 5, 2023

Calstart: Medium-Duty Trucks Leading Transition to Zero Emissions

According to Calstart, 3,510 electric trucks entered service in 2022 – for a total of 5,483 units working around the U.S. today. Most of those vehicles are employed in medium-duty fleet applications.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 18, 2023

The Alt-Fuel Impasse

The OEMs delivered on battery-electric trucks. But fleets aren’t buying. So, asks Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog, what happens now?

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 13, 2023

Getting Started on Trailer Telematics

Advice from leading fleets on how to get started with trailer telematics.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsMay 10, 2023

Peterbilt Custom, Cabover, and Classic Trucks (Photos)

When Peterbilt put out a call to its fan base for vintage trucks to display at the official launch of the new Model 589, more than 200 owners responded, showcasing a little bit of everything from Peterbilt in years past.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 10, 2023

Test Drive: Peterbilt's New Model 589 is a Modern Classic

The new Model 589 is an updated take on the long-nosed conventional truck design Peterbilt is famous for.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2023

ZF Launches AxTrax 2 Next-Generation Electric Powertrain

ZF launched its next-generation AxTrax 2 e-powertrain system for commercial vehicles.

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