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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 RobertsOctober 18, 2018

Quick Spin: Peterbilt Model 579 UltraLoft Sleeper

Peterbilt pushes the long-haul space and luxury envelope with its latest Model 579 incarnation.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 16, 2018

Volvo Raises Red Flag on Potential Emissions Issue

Volvo Group stock fell after the Sweden-based truck and engine maker announced it was investigating the potential failure of a critical emissions control component used on engines sold primarily in Europe and North America.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 15, 2018

Freightliner Vocational Trucks Recalled for Steering Issue

Daimler Trucks North America announced a voluntary recall for nearly 20,000 2018 and 2019 model year Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 trucks to inspect and correct a steering issue.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 12, 2018

Money and Manpower: Autonomous Trucks' Two Transparent Trends

Workers are suddenly in demand. But what happens if companies can't find or afford the people they need to get work done and freight moved?

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2018

Total Cost of Ownership Still a Question for Medium-Duty Electric Trucks, NACFE Finds

A new Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency on total cost of ownership for medium-duty electric trucks in urban freight and delivery applications discovers there are still a lot of unknowns.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 4, 2018

Q&A: Electric Refuse Trucks with Rocco DiRico of N.Y. Sanitation Department

In this exclusive HDT interview, Rocco “Rocky” DiRico, deputy commissioner for the Department of Sanitation New York outlines why he feels electric refuse trucks are his best future-fleet option.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 2, 2018

The Foundational Future of Heavy-Duty Truck Air Brakes

The future of trucking is increasingly relying on brakes as the foundational technology that will enable fully integrated safety and autonomous vehicle systems.

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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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