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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 RobertsApril 30, 2019

NACFE Report Outlines Benefits of Regional Haul Routes

A switch to more regional haul routes, combined with a slate of new and emerging technologies, could transform the trucking industry on multiple fronts, says a new report from the North America Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 25, 2019

ACT Research Economist says Yellow Lights Flashing as 2020 Draws Near

Economist Jim Meil says a further drag on trailer production and sales will come from California when new regulations from the California Air Resource Board targeting heavy-duty truck trailers come into effect next year.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 18, 2019

Cracking the VMRS Code

How a set of codes developed nearly 50 years ago will change the way you spec and maintain trucks.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 17, 2019

A Proven Solution for Ending Traffic Congestion

An effective public tranportation infrastructure one sure-fire way to get cars off the road and improve our congestion woes. So why isn’t anyone talking about it? Commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 17, 2019

Beer Hauler's New Graphics System is Flexible, Fast and Flashy

A new quick-install graphics package has a California beer hauler looking sharp with minimal fuss.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 15, 2019

The Hazards of Hauling Hemp

The 2018 Farm Bill allows the transportation of industrial-grade hemp across state lines. The problem is that some states still consider hemp to be a controlled substance, as one unlucky trucker found out.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 12, 2019

Sweden to Test Electric Roadway

A joint government-private sector venture in Sweden is developing a road network capable of charging electric vehicles – including trucks and buses – while they drive.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 11, 2019

Q&A: Sandeep Kar on Tomorrow's Truck

Sandeep Kar is a leading transportation futurist, tracking and explaining how emerging technologies are changing trucking and logistics. In this HDT interview, Kar talks about his new role at telematics provider FleetComplete and how he thinks trucking will evolve in the near term.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 8, 2019

Can Electric Trucks Ease the Technician Shortage?

Electric trucks have thousands fewer moving parts than vehicles with conventional powertrains. Does that mean near-future fleets could get by with fewer technicians? Senior Editor Jack Roberts takes a look in the Truck Tech blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 8, 2019

How to Test Truck Tires in Your Fleet

Tires can be an endless headache for truck fleet managers trying to determine which brands and types perform best in their applications. What's the best way to conduct a tire test to see how a prospective tire stacks up when compared to other makes and models?

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