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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.

2027 truck prebuy.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 30, 2025

Is a 2027 Truck Prebuy Still in the Cards?

Despite the current market uncertainty, Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations for Fleet Advantage, thinks some fleets will prebuy Class 8 trucks ahead of the 2027 model year.

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2025 Mack Anthem.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2025

Mack Debuts All-New Anthem Regional-Haul Tractor

The next-generation Mack Anthem offers enhanced maneuverability, a 10% fuel efficiency improvement and new driver comfort features targeting regional-haul applications.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 24, 2025

Mideast Unrest Pushes U.S. Fuel Prices Upward

Gasoline and diesel fuel prices have risen 30 cents a gallon on average since Israel attacked Iran in early June.

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2025 Classic Kenworth Truck Parade.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2025

The 2025 Kenworth Truck Parade in Photos

Classic Kenworth rigs rolled for the fourth year in a row in Chillicothe, Ohio -- home to Kenworth's truck manufacturing plant.

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Kenny Veith, ACT Research
Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 17, 2025

Goodbye, 2027 Truck Prebuy

The much-anticipated 2027 Class 8 truck prebuy fizzled out before it ever got off the ground. HDT asked Kenny Vieth of ACT Research why.

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Schneider National historic trucks.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 13, 2025

Schneider National's 90 Years of Trucking

For 90 years, Schneider National has been on the cutting-edge of North American trucking. Here's a fond look back in photos at the fleet down through the years.

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2025 Shell SuperRigs.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 2, 2025

Photo Gallery: 2025 Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Customized big rigs rule at Shell Rotella's SuperRigs truck appreciation show. And this year saw some truly jaw-dropping winners.

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Peterbilt Model 579 with Aurora Driver.
Newsby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2025

Why Aurora Put Drivers Back Behind the Wheel of Its Autonomous Trucks

Aurora remains committed to both its short- and long-term autonomous development goals, despite Paccar’s request to put a human driver back behind the wheel in Texas.

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Hyundai Xcient truck at ACT Expo 2025.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2025

Test Drive: Hyundai’s Xcient Fuel Cell Truck

A new, driver-focused interior suggests Hyundai is closing in on serial production and deployment of its Xcient fuel cell truck in North America.

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Connor Hudziak at Star Nation.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 21, 2025

How an Unexpected Gift Turned a Gamer into a Real-Life Trucker

Connor Hudziak was thrilled when he won a free trip to Western Star’s Bend, Oregon, proving grounds and customer center. But the best was yet to come.

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