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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.

Articlesby Jack RobertsApril 22, 2024

Volvo’s 700-Horsepower 'Green' Truck Engine

New length and weight regulations in Sweden make an environmentally friendly case for high-horsepower diesel engines.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsApril 16, 2024

The World of Volvo Grand Opening

The World of Volvo is a stunning global conference and business center celebrating the global heritage and influence of the Volvo brand. And HDT was there for the grand opening ceremonies in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 8, 2024.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 15, 2024

Volvo Trucks Meets the Emissions Moment

Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, is on a mission to replace 1 million diesel trucks with green alternatives by 2050.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 12, 2024

Volvo: Truck Engines Have a Zero-Emissions Future

Volvo's chief technology officer, Lars Stenqvist, is adamant that internal combustion truck engines will power heavy trucks long into the future.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 5, 2024

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Disrupts East Coast Truck Fleets

Like ripples from a rock thrown in a pond, the effects of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are starting to be felt all over the East Coast.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 4, 2024

Heavy-Truck Emissions Rules: A Disaster in the Making

Are fleets ready for new heavy-truck emissions rules that start kicking in with the 2027 model year? No. And they’re not going to be without substantial help, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 3, 2024

States, Provinces Urge Drivers to Prepare for Solar Eclipse

A full solar eclipse will cover portions of the Midwest and part of Canada on April 8, bringing with it a massive influx of sightseeing traffic that will cause challenges for commercial trucking.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 29, 2024

EPA Finalizes GHG Phase 3 Truck Emissions Standards

Ending months of speculation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued strict greenhouse gas emissions standards that will push medium- and heavy-duty trucks toward zero-emission vehicles.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 22, 2024

The ELD Hacking Threat: Q&A with Serjon's Urban Jonson

Electronic logging devices are easy prey for hackers looking to gain access to your fleet's data and IT systems. Urban Jonson with Serjon tells HDT what bad actors hope to achieve by hacking into ELDs and how fleets can protect themselves.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2024

Report: ZEV Transition Will Cost U.S. Trucking $1 Trillion

Preparing today’s commercial vehicle fleet for electrification would require the commercial vehicle industry to invest upwards of $620 billion in charging infrastructure alone, according to a new report.

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