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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.

HDT RNG in trucking series graphic.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 12, 2024

Is CARB Snubbing Natural Gas as a Truck Fuel?

Renewable natural gas isn't perfect as a truck fuel. But, from availability, performance and infrastructure standpoints, no other fuel comes close to it today, proponents argue.

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RNG refueling station for heavy trucks.
Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 11, 2024

CARB Updates Low Carbon Fuel Standard

The 14-member California Air Resource Board has voted to approve significant updates to the state's Low Carbon Fuels Standard including investments in BEV charging and hydrogen infrastructure.

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Diesel technician.
Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 7, 2024

Mack Announces 200,000 Connected Trucks on the Road

Mack Trucks announced that its telematics solutions drive efficiency and uptime for more than 200,000 trucks in North America.

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Fleet Advantage Prebuy video.
Videosby Jack RobertsNovember 6, 2024

Are You Ready for the 2027 Heavy-Duty Truck Prebuy? [Video]

Brian Antonellis, senior vice president, fleet operations, Fleet Advantage, talks to HDT's Jack Roberts about upcoming heavy-duty truck emissions regulations and why trucking fleets need to be working on their buying strategy now, not later.

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RNG in trucking.
Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2024

The Case for RNG in Trucking

The time has come to seriously consider alternatives to zero-emission powertrains for long-haul trucking fleets. HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts recounts recent conversations with RNG experts in the trucking industry to explore its viability as a short-term, near-zero emissions fuel solution for North American fleets.

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Videosby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2024

AI, Uptime, and Predictive Maintenance [Video]

The HDT Talks Trucking video podcast goes on the road and explores artificial intelligence and predictive maintenance with Volvo Trucks North America during the ATA management conference.

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2025 Freightliner Cascadia.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 28, 2024

Photos: The 5th Generation Freightliner Cascadia

In early October, Freightliner gave journalists an early look at its new, fifth generation Cascadia Class 8 tractor, and HDT was there!

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2025 Freightliner Cascadia.
Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 22, 2024

Test Drive: Freightliner's 5th Generation Cascadia Tractor

Freightliner's fifth generation Cascadia tractor is a study in evolution -- not transformation. And that's just the way DTNA wants it.

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Refrigerated truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 17, 2024

NACFE: eTRU Technology Evolving Rapidly

Although challenges remain, a new report by the National Council for Freight Efficiency has found considerable progress has been made in terms of technology and standardization electric transport refrigeration units.

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Blue Freightliner tractor
Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 15, 2024

DTNA Rolls Out 5th Generation Cascadia Tractor

Just in time for ATA's Management Conference in Nashville, Daimler Truck North America rolled out the latest generation of its popular Cascadia Class 8 highway tractor.

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