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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 RobertsSeptember 28, 2018

Q&A: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with Paul Stith of Black and Veatch

One major barrier facing the deployment of electric trucks today is the lack of a charging infrastructure. Paul Stith, director, strategy & innovation for Black and Veatch, discusses the challenges the industry faces in getting a viable charging infrastructure in place.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 25, 2018

Paccar Shows Off Modern, Green, and Clean MX Engine Plant

Paccar’s MX engine plant in Columbus, Mississippi is among the most modern, and environmentally friendly on the planet.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 24, 2018

Trucking's Future Was on Display at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

Truck shows are always a good place to spot emerging trends and the vibrant IAA Commercial Vehicles show revealed two big ones this year.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 21, 2018

Daimler's Daum: Platooning May Not be the Holy Grail

At the HDMA Breakfast at the IAA Show in Hannover, Germany, the head of Daimler’s Truck and Bus business division noted that not all new technologies ultimately pan out. And truck platooning may be one of them.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 13, 2018

How to Inspect Truck Air Brakes

Brake violations remain a common source of roadside citations and even crashes. Here’s a refresher course on the right way to make sure truck air brakes are up to par.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 13, 2018

Is Displacement on Demand Coming to Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines?

Displacement on demand, also known as cylinder deactivation technology, is likely to be a critical component for meeting the EPA’s next round of stringent emissions regulations for trucking manufacturers.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 12, 2018

A Volvo Vision of the Future

An animated short by Volvo shows the company's vision for how electric, autonomous trucks could soon work in ports and other drayage applications.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 7, 2018

Peace Out, Bandit - A Tribute to Burt Reynolds

Burt Reynolds was an iconic American movie star -- one who's persona will be forever intertwined with that of the American Trucker.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 6, 2018

Easy Money: Driver Bonuses, Safety Go Hand-in-Hand for Vascor Transport

A Kentucky fleet is using modern technology to boost safety and driver pay at the same time.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 5, 2018

Bendix Introduces New Driver Assistance Technologies and Systems

Bendix says its new electronic parking brake system for commercial vehicles will serve as a foundational technology for more advanced autonomous control systems yet to come.

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