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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.

Kevin Otto
Videosby Jack RobertsDecember 3, 2024

On The Spot: Is CARB Snubbing RNG as a Truck Fuel?

Why does CARB seem so reluctant to designate renewable natural gas as a clean truck fuel for long-haul trucking fleets? HDT asked NACFE analyst Kevin Otto for his thoughts.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 1, 2024

Lawfare: The Legal War on Trucking, Part 2

In Part 2 of HDT's in-depth look at the plague of nuclear verdicts devastating the North American trucking industry, defense attorney Jennifer Akre details how unscrupulous lawyers outrage juries to get big settlements — and what you can do to protect your fleet.

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2026 Volvo VNL autonomous truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 30, 2024

Volvo Sees Autonomous Trucks as an All-New Transportation Mode

At a press conference at its headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, Volvo Trucks North America said autonomous trucks should be considered a distinct mode of transportation going forward.

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2026 Mack MD.
Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 28, 2024

HDT Test Drive: The 2026 Mack MD

Mack’s cab and interior updates to its MD medium-duty truck model make a big difference for drivers out on the road.

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Videosby Jack RobertsNovember 22, 2024

Inside the Volvo Uptime Center [Video]

How Volvo Trucks North America combines its Volvo Connect telematics service with the Volvo Uptime Center to deliver world-class support when a Volvo (or Mack) truck goes down.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 22, 2024

Lawfare: Nuclear Verdicts and the War on Trucking

Nuclear verdicts are on the rise. And they’re only getting worse. Why has trucking found itself in the crosshairs? And what can the industry do about it? Part one in a series.

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2026 Mack MD.
Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 21, 2024

Mack Introduces Premium MD Model Enhancements

The new, enhanced Mack MD features a new, larger cab, and an unwavering focus on driver comfort and safety.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 21, 2024

Live Without a Net at the Volvo Uptime Center

Volvo's Uptime Center delivers the OEM's fleet customers world-class customer support. But what's it really like on the front lines, fielding live calls from truck breakdowns all across North America? Volvo gave HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts the chance to find out.

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Videosby Jack RobertsNovember 14, 2024

Test-Driving the Shell Starship [Video]

What's it like to drive a one-off truck dedicated to proving new and emerging transportation technology? In this On the Spot video, climb aboard the Shell Starship with HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts and find out!

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HDT Great American Trucks: Kenworth W900 Series.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 13, 2024

Great American Trucks: Kenworth's W900 Series

It was 1956. Elvis was about to break big. And Kenworth was about to unveil a new truck that would endure for six decades – and become an American icon in the process.

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