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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 RobertsOctober 9, 2019

How to Manage Tires for Optimal Minutes and Miles

Truck tires lead multiple lives. Here’s how to make sure you get the most out of them, no matter which stage of life they’re in.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 3, 2019

Q&A: Kenworth’s Baney on Innovating Amidst Rapid Change

Kevin Baney, Kenworth’s new general manager, is determined to stay focused on customers, even in a time of great technological disruption.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 1, 2019

Self-Driving Tech Developer Aims for 24/7 Trucking

Much of the talk around self-driving trucks has focused on safety enhancements lately. But Waymo's CEO made it clear that trucking nonstop and around-the-clock remains the Holy Grail of tech developers.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 30, 2019

How Telematics Can Improve a Truck Fleet's Operations

Integration and data analytics are turning telematics into a valuable, customizable tool that can improve every part of a fleet’s operations.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 27, 2019

Continental Unveils Third Generation Intelligent Construction Tires

Continental says its new Generation 3 series of construction tires are not only tough — but intelligent, too.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 24, 2019

Q&A: dexFreight’s Chris Burruss on the Transformative Potential of Blockchain

Blockchain is a much-discussed, but poorly understood technological platform that its advocates say could revolutionize trucking and logistics by sweeping away many of the inefficiencies that plague fleet operations.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 24, 2019

Scania Showcases Cab-less Concept Autonomous Truck

Swedish truck OEM Scania has unveiled an autonomous concept truck without a cab or any accommodation for a driver.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 19, 2019

Is Your Fleet Ready for a Recession?

Nobody wants a recession. That said, the time to prepare your business for the possibility of a recession is now.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 12, 2019

Volvo Offers Sneak-Peek of All-New Class 8 Electric Tractor

At its Technology Summit, Volvo Trucks North America highlighted a number of new products and upgrades, including a glimpse of an all-electric Class 8 VNR slated for production next year.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 12, 2019

Volvo Looks to Future with New Electric Truck, Plant Improvements

At the Technology Summit at the Volvo Customer Center in Dublin, Virginia, Volvo Trucks not only highlighted its latest technology; it also gave reporters a report on the state of the North American truck-building industry and the company's position within it.

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