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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.

Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2023

The Rise of the Million-Mile Truck?

Could you run your truck a million miles? As shortages and truck-maker backlogs mean fleets have been keeping trucks longer, some look at whether their maintenance program can handle a million-mile truck.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 9, 2023

Trucking Rolls up its Sleeves to Address ZEVs, Autonomous Tech

Trucking is starting to move past the skepticism and discussion phase of new technologies and into the skinned-knuckles, nitty-gritty, how to implement them into fleet operations.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 8, 2023

Cummins Establishes Dedicated Zero-Emissions Business Unit

Citing the need to magnify its zero- and net-zero emissions efforts, Cummins has founded Accelera, a new company focused on green power technology and transportation.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2023

EpicVue Creates Enhanced In-Cab Infotainment System

EpicVue introduced a whole new take on in-cab infotainment at the Truckload Carriers Association Convention.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 28, 2023

ATA’s Spear Blasts “Mad Dash” CARB Emissions Timelines

American Trucking Associations CEO and President Chris Spear calls emissions compliance deadlines “unrealistic” for the trucking industry at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsFebruary 23, 2023

Is Solid State Lidar an Autonomous Game-Changer?

A solid state Lidar system introduced by Opsys has no moving parts and can be installed behind automotive glass with no degradation of image quality.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 22, 2023

Paccar to Spec ZF Lane-Keeping Assistance System

Beginning this year, ZF’s OnTraX lane-keeping assistance technology will be offered as optional equipment on all new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 15, 2023

Kenworth Celebrates a Century on the Road

The Kenworth Truck Company is celebrating its 100th year in business with a host of “legacy” truck models, paint schemes and options.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsFebruary 14, 2023

Grow Your Own Truck Fleet Maintenance Managers

Good maintenance managers are scarce on the ground, which is why more fleets are trying to promote talent from within their companies. But that’s easier said than done.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 13, 2023

Cummins Unveils X10 Fuel-Agnostic Engine

The Cummins X10 engine will debut as a diesel first, with versions that can run on other gaseous fuels being released in the future.

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