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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 RobertsMay 13, 2019

How a Future Truck Will Intelligently Adapt to Its Drivers

In the future, your truck will know who you are, how you want things set up, where you’re going, and when you need to get there.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 13, 2019

HDT's 2019 Innovators: Getting Technology Right Is Tricky

HDT's 2019 Truck Fleet Innovators discuss the struggles of getting new technologies and policies right in a fast-paced, constantly changing business environment during a panel at the 2019 Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2019

Could Ocean-Going Fleets Raise Fuel Prices for Truck Fleets?

New emissions regulations targeting large ocean-going ships could raise fuel prices for trucking fleets at the pump on dry land, says NACFE’s Dave Schaller.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 3, 2019

Trucking Used to Be America's Dream Job

Popular culture once celebrated trucking as America's "Dream Job." But with truck drivers now the most common job in the country, it's no longer a celebrated occupation. Blog commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 2, 2019

Q&A: Anthony Levandowski on the Future of Autonomous Trucks

Pronto AI founder and CEO Anthony Levandowski has scaled back his timeline for fully autonomous trucks somewhat. But he still sees the technology as vital for fleets in the near future.

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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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