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Author Archives for Jack Roberts

Jack Roberts began covering both the North American construction and trucking industries as a journalist in 1995. During that time, he has covered a host of emerging issues and technologies and won a Boger Award from the Construction Writers’ Association in 2001 for his on-scene reporting on clean-up efforts at Ground Zero in New York City in the wake of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States. Today, Roberts has emerged as a leading authority on the rise of autonomous control systems, digitized business management systems and electric vehicles and other new technologies in the global transportation industry. A graduate of the University of Alabama, Roberts lives and works in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Articles by Jack Roberts

Attachments Caterpillar plate compaction attachment
Compact Compaction: Let’s Learn About Vibratory Plate Compactor Attachments for Mini Excavators

Proper soil compaction is critical for certain construction applications. A pro has a lot of options. Upright rammers. Reversible plate comp...

March 14, 2022
Mini Excavators zero tail swing
The Swing of Things: Which Tail Swing Is the Right Configuration for Your Mini Excavator?

Today, mini excavators are one of America’s most popular compact machine categories because of their ability to work in confined space...

February 15, 2022
Wheel Loaders Avant 860i wheel loader
Loader Overview: Small Articulated Loaders Give Big Machine Power in Tight, Delicate Workspaces

Small articulated loaders are the smallest breed of sit-down wheel loaders on the market. The category is not new. As has often been the cas...

February 9, 2022
Compact Tractors John Deere 1023e tractor
Tractor Tips 101: Compact Utility Tractors Are Do-It-All Machines. Here’s How to Pick One

Even though its basic design is over a century old, the tried-and-true utility tractor continues to hold a place of honor with both commerci...

February 4, 2022
Skid Steers Bobcat S66 R Series skid steer
Let’s Discuss the Versatile Variations of Skid Steers and Compact Track Loaders

How important is the skid steer loader to American culture? Well, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History acquired 56 cu...

February 2, 2022
Compact Track Loaders john Deere 333G track loader
My Track Loader Is Techy: CTLs Continue to Evolve to Take on Even Tougher, More Sophisticated Tasks

When compact track loaders (CTLs) first appeared as an off shoot of skid steer loaders in the 1990s, they were considered specialty machines...

October 18, 2021
Business and Software Kyle Stumpenhorst
Instagram’s Equipment Influencer: Illinois Contractor Wanted to Market His Business More Effectively and Became an Internet Star

There’s a new class of celebrity out there today, thanks to social media. People who have thousands, sometimes even millions of devote...

October 5, 2021
Wheel Loaders JCB wheel loader cab
Loader Supreme: Let’s Spec Out the Ultimate Wheel Loader for Comfort, Productivity and Technology

There are no guarantees, of course, but if you’re lucky, perform well, build a solid reputation and keep your nose to the grindstone, ...

September 29, 2021
Mini Excavators
Learn How to Safely and Efficiently Lift Heavy Products with a Mini Excavator

They were designed to dig, but as is the case with many well-engineered machines, mini excavators can also save contractors time and money b...

September 20, 2021
Telehandlers Mecalac telehandler
High Reach, High Production: Telescoping Wheel Loaders Bring Elevated Capabilities to Tool Carriers

Europe is the perfect incubator for new construction machinery concepts. And that stands to reason: The continent is full of old cities with...

June 14, 2021
Trenchers
Walk-Behind Trenchers: Single Purpose Trenching Machines that Are Perfect for Rental

In terms of portability, operator training, ease of use and productivity, it’s hard to beat a walk-behind trencher for many light urba...

June 1, 2021
Tractors John Deere utility tractor
Learn How Classic Utility Tractors Have Evolved into the Tech- and Spec-Heavy Tool Carriers of Today

Utility tractors can trace their lineage back to the 19th century. These early “traction engines,” designed for ag applications ...

May 10, 2021
Aerial Lifts JLG 1030 P
Small Spaces, High Places: Micro Elevating Work Platforms Give Easy Access to Even the Most Hard-to-Reach Locations

Getting workers safely to and from elevated work areas has been a problem since the very first human structures were built. And, over the ye...

April 14, 2021
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