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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.

Brake telematics in heavy trucks.
Videosby Jack RobertsJanuary 30, 2026

Why Are Brake Telematics So Tough for Class 8 Trucks?

Brakes are the final frontier for telematics on Class 8 trucks. But Hendrickson is close to a breakthrough that could change the game in getting real-time brake system information back to fleets.

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Jack Roberts' HDT Monthly News Roundup.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 29, 2026

Like it or Not, The New Year is Here!

HDT's Monthly Trucking Newsletter looks back on the top stories from January, 2026.

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HDT Spotlight video on natural gas truck engines.
Videosby Jack RobertsJanuary 26, 2026

Why the Cummins X15N Changed the Conversation About Natural Gas Trucking

Natural gas is quietly building a reputation as a clean, affordable, and reliable alternative fuel for long-haul trucks. And Ian MacDonald with Hexagon Agility says the Cummins X15N is a big reason why.

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Noregon white paper: "Uptime, Not Growth, Will Define Trucking’s 2026 Path."
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 15, 2026

Noregon: Uptime, Not Growth, Will Define Trucking’s 2026 Path

A newly released industry white paper from Noregon Systems finds the trucking industry headed toward a structural reset across multiple operational fronts.

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Boston Dynamics robots at CES 2026.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 14, 2026

The Robots are Here

After a bruising year for trucking, CES 2026 felt subdued. Until it suddenly offered a glimpse of trucking's next disruption and reminded everyone that technology never waits for the next freight cycle.

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Craig Piersma, Gentex
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 12, 2026

Gentex Bets Big on Digital Glare Control as Headlights Get Brighter

Headlights are getting brighter. Gentex thinks new, digital in-cab technology can help.

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Here Technologies mapping system.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 9, 2026

Here Technologies Introduces Fleet-Focused AI-Powered Mapping

Here Technologies' AI-powered mapping systems are about much more than simply getting from Point A to Point B.

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Clarios Battery Manager
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 8, 2026

Clarios Expands Battery Health Management to Trailers

Prompted by a customer query, Clarios has expanded its fleet-focused battery management system to include trailers.

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Kodiak Robotics at CES 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 8, 2026

McKinsey Sees Momentum Building in Autonomous Trucking

As truck orders lag and EV investment dollars fade away, McKinsey & Company sees autonomous tech moving closer to reality.

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McKinsey North American Truck Market.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 7, 2026

McKinsey at CES: 2026 Begins with More Economic Pain Up Front

Don’t expect much good economic news for heavy duty trucking in the early part of the new year, according to McKinsey analyst Moritz Rittsieg. But there are signs that things could improve in the second half of 2026.

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