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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 RobertsMarch 15, 2024

Intangles Launches AI-Powered DPF Management System

A new, AI-powered DPF management system is designed to increase fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and optimize regeneration.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2024

Phillips Industries Unveils T/T Pair Smart 7-Way Socket

The T/T Pair 7-way smart socket establishes uses a PLC transceiver to immediately identify and communicate tractor-trailer pairings to any BLE integrated ELD or trailer telematics device.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2024

Traton, Plus Team up on Autonomous Trucks

Plus and the Traton Group (the parent company of Navistar International) plan to have fully integrated, Level 4 autonomous trucks ready to go to market by the end of the decade.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 8, 2024

Mack Introduces Mobile BEV Charging System

A new, green, propane-powered mobile charging station will help Mack customers evaluate electric truck performance and capabilities in real-world fleet conditions.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 4, 2024

Great American Trucks: The Dodge Big Horn

It looked great. But the Big Horn left a lot to be desired behind the steering wheel.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsFebruary 22, 2024

4 Companies Revolutionizing Trucking Safety

HDT Executive Editor Jack Roberts highlights four companies at the forefront of emerging common-sense safety solutions for trucking.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 16, 2024

American Attitude: Meet the All-New Volvo VNL

Volvo’s new VNL tractor merges aerodynamics, connectivity, productivity and safety with an all-American attitude.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 14, 2024

Volvo’s Koeck: 'Reset' Coming for North America Trucking

A record Class 8 prebuy is likely ahead of the 2027 greenhouse gas emissions regulations, said Magnus Koeck, vice president of strategy, branding and marketing for Volvo Trucks North America.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 9, 2024

I Have Seen the Future of Truck Driving — And It is Amazing

AUO's Smart Concept display and information technology may revolutionize how both car and truck drivers see the world — and how fleets, technicians, and shippers interact with commercial vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 26, 2024

Hazard Lights Move into the Modern Era

Emergency Safety Solutions is updating flashing hazard lights on disabled vehicles in some truly remarkable ways.

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