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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.

Truck Techby Jack RobertsDecember 18, 2018

What the Wright Brothers and Huffman's Prairie Can Tell us About Truck Technology in 2018

2018 saw a host of old and new trucking suppliers putting the final touches on a host of amazing new technologies. If the past is any indication, that period of refinement is set to end, and the deployment of these new technologies is imminent, says Senior Editor Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 13, 2018

Engine Fan Helps Texas Fleet Cut Costs

A new engine fan helped one Texas refuse fleet cut maintenance costs while boosting safety.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 13, 2018

Autonomous Trucks Could Radically Transform U.S. Logistics Within a Decade

A new report from a global logistics think tank predicts that autonomous trucks could cause massive disruption and upheaval by 2027.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 12, 2018

Lucky Seven Comes Up a Winner for 2018 Rush Technician Rodeo Champion

Patience finally paid off for vehicle electronics expert Steven Brain, who went down to the wire for his first Grand Championship win.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 12, 2018

Strong Tailwinds Promise Early 2019 Growth: Rush CEO

Rush Truck Centers CEO Rusty Rush shares his thoughts on the growth of the company's annual skills rodeo and the current state and future prospects of the heavy- and medium-duty truck industry.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 26, 2018

GM, Ford and VW Prepare for a Disruptive Future

News stories this week show how volatile and disruptive the global automotive industries are today. And the upheaval is only beginning. Commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 26, 2018

Connecticut Eyes Truck-Only Tolls

Taking a cue from Rhode Island, neighboring Connecticut is signaling that it too will soon target heavy trucks at toll stations on highways in the state.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 16, 2018

Elon Musk: Trucking Company Executive

In a series of tweets, CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla has gone into the trucking business.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 8, 2018

Quick Spin: The International CV Series

International hits the reset button with a brand-new medium duty partner. Jack Roberts reports on the new Class 4/5 CV introduction, including first impressions behind the wheel.

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Videosby Jack RobertsNovember 8, 2018

International Back in the Class 4/5 Business [video]

International Trucks unveiled its new CV Series, putting it back in the Class 4/5 truck market. HDT's Jack Roberts was on the scene at the launch and talked to Navistar's David Majors about the move.

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