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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 12, 2020

Trucking on the Front Line in Fight Against COVID-19

As an increasingly aware United States mobilizes to contain the spread the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the trucking industry is uniquely positioned to help in the containment effort – or to spreading the disease.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2020

Mid-America Trucking Show Cancelled as Coronavirus Concerns Spread

The managers of the Mid-America Trucking Show, held each March in Louisville, Kentucky, announced they are cancelling this year’s show due to increasing concerns about Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 11, 2020

TSA Moves to Streamline Hazmat Endorsement Process

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is working to allow drivers with a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement without additional security checks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 10, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Announces Upgrades to Metris Van Family

New powertrain offerings and extended range electric options highlight enhancements to the 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris van.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 10, 2020

What Oil War Could Mean for Trucking

A sudden war in crude oil prices between Russia and Saudi Arabia could mean a drop in diesel and gasoline prices at American fuel pumps. But the longer-term implications are more worrying.

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Trailer Talkby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2020

Reefer Trailer Aims to Help Reach Zero Emissions

Wabash National is partnering with C&S Wholesale Grocers to test a new type of zero-emissions refrigerated trailer.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 4, 2020

TMC, FMCSA Join Forces to Boost Safety Tech Adoption

The new Tech-Celerate program unveiled at the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting is a joint marketing effort by TMC and FMCSA to boost the adoption of advanced vehicle safety systems by fleets.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsFebruary 27, 2020

Connectivity Comes Online at TMC

It’s usually not by design, but trade shows usually have an unofficial theme that can provide clues as to where a particular industry is heading. At the TMC Annual Meeting, HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts thinks connectivity was the most dominant topic of discussion.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 26, 2020

Volvo, Mack Showcase Driver-Initiated Over The Air Updates at TMC

Volvo and Mack detailed the latest advances in their driver-Initiated Over The Air powertrain updates during the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 26, 2020

Airman Announces 'Affordable' Automated Landing Gear System

Airman Products' new Automated Landing Gear Deployment and Retraction Technology, with the flip of a switch, eliminates the manual cranking required to raise and lower a trailer’s landing gear, reducing driver exposure to a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.

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