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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.

Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 5, 2024

What Trucking News Did You Miss on Your July Vacation?

HDT's Jack Roberts looks back at July 2024 and highlights his picks for the top stories North American fleet executives need to be keeping an eye on — plus a "story" that goes to show you why experienced trucking writers matter.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 1, 2024

AI: The Ultimate 'Plug and Play' Technology for Trucking?

In Part 2 of HDT's "Rise of the Robots" series on artificial intelligence in trucking, we look at how easy AI is to use — in fact, you've probably already been using it for years.

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Cummins H2 hydrogen truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 31, 2024

High Hopes for Hydrogen in Trucking

What role will hydrogen internal-combustion engines play in the decarbonization of the trucking industry? A new white paper from the Engine Technology Forum explores the topic.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 22, 2024

Understanding AI in Trucking

The first in a series of stories detailing the rise of artificial intelligence in the trucking industry looks at the basics: What is AI? How does it work? What does it do?

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Volvo VNL at ACT Expo 2024.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 22, 2024

Another Trucking Transformation in the Making

What will the software-defined vehicle philosophy mean for next-generation truck designs? HDT's Jack Roberts explores the topic in his Truck Tech blog.

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2024 Volvo VNL truck on a track.
Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 9, 2024

Volvo Prepares for a Wild Truck-Market Ride

Volvo's Magnus Koeck doesn't think the global truck OEM could have timed the launch of its new VNL tractor any better.

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FMCSA Deputy Administrator Vinn White.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2024

Vinn White Named FMCSA Deputy Administrator

Prior to joining FMCSA, White was responsible for coordinating DOT initiatives on emerging transportation technologies.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 21, 2024

Volvo Teases New Electric Truck for 2025

Trucking reporters got a sneak-peek of a brand-new Volvo VNL Electric truck.

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An International RH tractor with an experimental hydrogen engine on the show floor at the Southwest Research Institute booth at ACT Expo 2024.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 21, 2024

Red ICE and Blue: The Hunt for a Hydrogen Truck Engine Part 2

Bosch and the Southwest Research Institute are at the spearpoint of an industry-wide effort to develop a liquid-fuel hydrogen truck engine that can deliver clean, green, diesel-like performance.

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Woman truck driver.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 19, 2024

ATRI's New Strategies to Attract Women Drivers

A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute has identified new strategies for fleets wanting to attract more women drivers.

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