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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 RobertsNovember 21, 2019

Andrew Yang Wants a 'Trucking Czar' in the White House

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang said in the Democratic primary debate in Atlanta on Nov. 20 that if elected, he would appoint a "trucking czar" to oversee the transition from human drivers to autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 15, 2019

Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines

At a conference at Texas A&M University's Transportation Technology Institute, Shell also introduced a newly-blended 0W/30 engine oil designed for fleets operating in harsh winter climates.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 6, 2019

Disruption Can Bring Anxiety or Opportunity: The Choice is Yours

Will disruptive technology bring new players to the North American Class 8 market? That’s a question Hyundai is clearly considering.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 1, 2019

ZF Talks Up Electric Truck Tech

ZF announced that it will be bringing higher levels of safety system integration along with next-generation camera and radar systems to market next year at the NACV Show in Atlanta.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2019

Cummins Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept Truck

To demonstrate its capabilities as an electrification powertrain supplier, Cummins showed a concept Class 8 day cab, featuring a hybrid fuel cell-battery electric drivetrain.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2019

SAF-Holland Unveils Smar-te Tire Pressure Management System

SAF-Holland's new tire pressure management system uses suspension air pressure data to accurately adjust pressures based on actual trailer axle loads.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 29, 2019

Hyundai TransLead Shows Nitrogen-Powered Reefer Concept

A new, refrigeration unit for food transport by Hyundai has zero emissions, and uses ultra-cold nitrogen gas to hold interior trailer temperatures at precise levels during transport.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Dana Showcases Fully Electrified Terminal Tractor

The new Lonestar Specialty Vehicles electric terminal tractor unveiled at the NACV Show in Atlanta was designed, built and manufactured by Dana.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2019

Run on Less Shows How Regional-Haul Trucks Can Get Better Fuel Mileage

Ten regional-haul tractor-trailers participating in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Regional fuel economy demonstration hit a combined average of 8.3 mpg during the three-week event.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 23, 2019

The Speed of Technology Just Jumped into Hyperspace

Google has discovered the secret to quantum computing. If you think the pace of change and disruption is insane now -- just wait.

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