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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 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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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 23, 2024

'Reimagined' Volvo VNL to be Platform for Future Truck Technologies

Volvo calls its new VNL Class 8 tractor a “completely reimagined” truck, with improvements in fuel efficiency, driver comfort and productivity, safety, uptime, and connectivity.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 19, 2024

Kodiak: Autonomous Trucks Nearly Ready for Real World

Kodiak Robotics Chief Technology Officer Andreas Wendel told HDT that 2024 will be the year autonomous trucks make the leap from experimental technology to operational fleet assets.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 18, 2024

Three Transportation Technology Trends From CES 2024

CES can always be counted on for a glimpse of the future. This year’s show didn’t disappoint on the commercial vehicle front, says HDT's Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 12, 2024

Continental, Aurora: 2024 a 'Pivotal Year' for Autonomous Trucking

Continental and Aurora filled in some details regarding the two companies’ recently announced autonomous technology development and production partnership at CES 2024.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 11, 2024

Great American Trucks: Freightliner Cabovers

More than any other North American OEM, Freightliner created the modern, iconic template for Class 8, long-haul cabover trucks. It was a look and basic design that would dominate trucking from the late 1950s all the way into the early 1980s.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 10, 2024

Peterbilt SuperTruck II Turns Heads at CES 2024

Visitors entering CES 2024 via the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center are being met by the commanding presence of the Peterbilt SuperTruck II.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 10, 2024

Stoneridge Continues to Improve MirrorEye Rear-View Camera System

Stoneridge CEO Jim Zizelman detailed new MirrorEye safety enhancements and the regulatory outlook for additional rear-view camera testing and validation work at CES 2024 in Las Vegas.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 9, 2024

Quick Spin: Nikola Tre Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Truck

HDT's Jack Roberts takes the Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel-cell truck for a short test drive during CES 2024. High tech aside, the Tre FCEV is fleet-focused and driver-friendly.

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