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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 RobertsMarch 26, 2020

Events Fleet Pivots to Relief Runs During COVID-19 Outbreak

Upstaging, a fleet that specializes in hauling lighting, staging and other requirements for concerts and other live events, turned to hauling relief supplies as the COVID-19 outbreak intensified.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 25, 2020

Drivers Struggle to Stay Healthy as COVID-19 Spreads

Truck drivers have moved back into the national spotlight as they keep freight moving during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, however, they are at risk for exposure to the virus themselves.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 23, 2020

Trucking-Related Manufacturers Idle Production Facilities Due to COVID-19

A number of truck makers and suppliers are choosing to temporarily idle production facilities as part of a national effort to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 23, 2020

Increasing Number of State, Local Governments Order People to Stay Home

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of state and local governments have issued orders restricting public gatherings and even told residents to "shelter in place." Trucking, defined as essential by the federal government, is not subject to these orders.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 20, 2020

The Pandemic Highway: Drivers Report in as COVID-19 Rages On

Drivers say life is a strange new mixture of both good and bad as they keep their trucks rolling to move critical freight during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2020

The Knights of the Highway Ride Again

Years ago, truckers were hailed as Knights of the Highway. Now, a grateful nation has noticed who is still out there working hard and getting loads of supplies through as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2020

Pennsylvania Reopens Rest Areas on Busiest Routes

Pennsylvania's abrupt closure earlier this week of all of its roadside rest areas in response to the Coronavirus outbreak drew an outcry from trucking. Now, the state will reopen some areas along busy interstate routes.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2020

Truck Stops Step Up to Serve Drivers During COVID-19 Outbreak

Truck stops around the country are taking measures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation during the Coronavirus outbreak and keep truckers rolling with vital supplies and consumer goods.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2020

COVID-19 Epidemic is Trucking’s Time to Shine

It is the North American Trucking Industry that will literally carry this country, Canada and Mexico through the COVID-19 outbreak, says Jack Roberts in his blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2020

Sneak Peek: Western Star's New Vocational Truck

Western Star is providing a sneak peek of its newest vocational truck, which will be fully unveiled this summer.

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