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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.

Nikola trucks.
Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 19, 2025

Nikola Files for Bankruptcy

Years of scandal and mismanagement at Nikola Motors finally come to a head as the battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell truck maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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George Washington Bridge, New Jersey.
Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 12, 2025

ATRI Releases 2025 Top 100 Truck Bottlenecks List

The American Transportation Research Institute says the data compiled in its annual Top 100 Trucks Bottlenecks survey also shows ways to reduce chokepoints, lower emissions, and drive economic growth.

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HDT Talks Trucking RNG
Videosby Jack RobertsJanuary 27, 2025

The Future of RNG as a Clean Truck Fuel

Do government environmental regulatory agencies have a "combustion bias"? HDT asked Clean Energy vice president Chad Lindholm for his perspective on the future of renewable natural gas as a clean truck fuel.

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New heavy-duty engine oils are coming for 2027.
Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 24, 2025

What to Expect from 2027 Diesel Engine Oils

New EPA 2027 emissions rules also mean new engine oil specs. HDT recently got an update on their development.

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NYC bike delivery.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 16, 2025

NYC to Establish Truck Delivery Microhubs

New York City is planning to establish “microhub” truck delivery zones to cut down on congestion and pollution.

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HDT 2026 Mack MD test drive.
Videosby Jack RobertsJanuary 15, 2025

Test-Driving the 2026 Mack MD

Join HDT for a test drive of the 2026 Mack MD, featuring an all-new cab and a host of new driver safety and comfort features.

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Cloudy emissions outlook 2025.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 14, 2025

Confusion Clouds Trucking’s 2025 Emissions Outlook

The reelection of Donald Trump raises more questions than clarity about the state of trucking and Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emission regulations.

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HDT On the Spot: 5th Generation Freightliner Cascadia test drive.
Videosby Jack RobertsJanuary 8, 2025

HDT Test-Drives the 5th Generation Freightliner Cascadia

Freightliner has sold over 1 million Class 8 Cascadia tractors. Now, the OEM has rolled out its most advanced Cascadia, ever. And HDT was there to experience the new truck firsthand.

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Great American Trucks: 1996 Volvo VN.
Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 3, 2025

Great American Trucks: The Volvo VN

Volvo set out to design a truck that was a game-changer. It ended up with a truck that transformed an entire industry.

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HDT Emissions Under Fire.
Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 26, 2024

Trucking 2024: The Emissions War Heats Up

Disquiet over the emissions regulations for heavy trucks boiled over into something like an outright revolt this past year. Here’s a look back at what happened.

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