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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.

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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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 13, 2019

Can Emissions Repair Costs be Contained?

The addition of selective catalytic reduction and diesel particulate filter aftertreatment to modern trucks forced fleets and manufacturers to shift expectations on the fly. These two fleets met the emissions maintenance monster head-on — and won.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2019

4 Lessons Learned Watching Dash Cam Footage on YouTube

Dash camera footage is entertaining to watch from the safety of a recliner. But there are some valuable lessons about safe driving practices to be had, too.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 5, 2019

12% of Interstate Miles Cause 89% of Traffic Congestion, ATRI Study Says

A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute looked at a particularly notorious freeway interchange in Atlanta to determine the impact congestion has on truck operations.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 1, 2019

3 Reasons the Climate Change Debate is Likely Over

Have environmentalists prevailed in the debate over climate change? It certainly looks that way, says HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 1, 2019

NACFE Issues Electric Charging Infrastructure Guidance Report

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency released a Guidance Report detailing what fleets can expect in the near term future as an effective charging infrastructure for electric trucks begins to take shape.

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