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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 19, 2019

Truck-Lite Launches Second-Generation Road Ready Trailer Telematics

Truck-Lite announced its second-generation Road Ready trailer telematics system, with improvements based on customer feedback and to allow broader use.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2019

Rush Launches Online Parts Ordering

Rush Enterprises, which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is launching RushCare Parts Connect, a new, easy-to-use online parts ordering system which gives customers the ability to shop for parts for all makes and models of heavy- and medium-duty trucks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2019

Augmented Reality Technician Training Available for Mobile Devices

You now can get augmented-reality training for your technicians to use on mobile devices instead of springing for a pricey AR headset.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2019

ATA’s Spear: TMC Data, Research, Experience Vital to Trucking’s Future

In his remarks at the TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, ATA chief Chris Spear said the maintenance council is vital to ATA creating narratives that can help drive real change in Washington.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

Don’t Overlook Trailer Maintenance

Can outsourcing help heavy-duty trucking fleets get eyeballs and hands on increasingly more sophisticated trailer assets?

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Videosby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

First Impressions: Peterbilt's Model 220 with Dana Electric Powertrain [Video]

At TMC’s Annual Meeting, Senior Editor Jack Roberts was able to drive a Peterbilt Model 220 with a Dana electric powertrain through the streets of Atlanta.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

Truck Maker Lion Electric Taps Dana as Preferred Component Supplier

Lion Electric has named Dana as a preferred supplier of both traditional and new electric drivetrain components for its all-electric, Class 8 urban delivery vehicle, Dana announced at TMC, along with a new medium-duty drive axle.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

TMT Module Connects Fleets to Service Shops

Trimble’s new TMT ServiceConnect add-on module helps fleet shops using TMT Fleet Maintenance software reduce the time their trucks are out of service for repairs and maintenance.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 17, 2019

Electromechanical Brakes Next Project for Expanded TMC, PIT Group Partnership

The PIT Group and the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations will begin testing and evaluating electromechanical braking systems for Class 8 trucks, the groups announced.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 14, 2019

ATRI Study Looks at Legal Marijuana's Impact on Fleet Operations

A new study by ATRI details issues and solutions related to marijuana-impaired driving, documenting the most promising methods to identify and deter drivers who may use the drug.

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