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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.

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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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 23, 2024

New Trucks and Test Drives: 2024 Edition

As we draw closer to 2027, new truck and engine launches are beginning to pick up steam. And 2024 certainly didn't disappoint on that front: Here are the newest and most interesting new vehicles and powertrains we saw this year at HDT.

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Videosby Jack RobertsDecember 23, 2024

Volvo and DHL's New Take on Autonomous Trucks

Sasko Cuklev, head of Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Jason Gillespie, senior director, continuous improvement and innovation, DHL, talk about a new era of autonomous transport dawning in Texas today.

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ESS H.E.L.P. system.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 20, 2024

Plus Adds H.E.L.P. Alerts to Autonomous Truck Capabilities

Plus has added the H.E.L.P. Alert system to its autonomous truck operating system to notify oncoming vehicles and law enforcement if a one of its autonomous trucks becomes disabled.

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Drivewyze in-cab virtual alerts.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 17, 2024

Drivewyze Virtual Alerts Now Available in California, Michigan and Nevada

Truck drivers can now receive Drivewyze in cab virtual alerts in 20 states.

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NACFE 2024 Fleet Fuel Study.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 16, 2024

NACFE: Fleet Fuel Efficiency Technology Adoption Rates Rising

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s 10th Annual Fleet Fuel study has found rapidly rising fuel efficiency performance for long-haul fleets.

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Western Star truck hauling a World War II Martin Mars bomber.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 11, 2024

Western Star Transports Massive World War II Bomber to New Home

A Western Star 4900SF tractor was recently given the honor of hauling a World War II era Martin Mars Bomber to its new home at the British Columbia Aviation Museum in Victoria, British Columbia.

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Class 8 long-haul truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 11, 2024

Fleetworthy: Nuclear Verdicts and Compliance Top Fleet Management Concerns

Fleetworthy’s 2025 Trucking and Fleet Insights Report has found that fleet managers top concerns are centered on safety, DOT compliance and the fear of nuclear verdicts.

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HDT Leadership Insights
Videosby Jack RobertsDecember 11, 2024

Understanding Toll Verification Technology

Tolls are becoming a serious management issue for fleets across North America. But new toll verification technologies can help fleet managers bring order to chaos.

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