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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.

Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 25, 2023

On the Nordic Tracks with Volvo Trucks

HDT executive editor Jack Roberts climbs into the cab of Volvo’s next generation of zero-emission trucks and shares his impressions in his Truck Tech blog.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 22, 2023

Is Renewable Diesel Trucking's Fuel of the Future?

Like biodiesel, renewable diesel uses feedstocks, soybean oil, waste cooking oils and greases as its base ingredient. Unlike biodiesel, it is actually a refined fuel — just like conventional diesel fuel.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks: Circularity and Sustainability in Truck Design

Volvo’s zero-emission goals for its global vehicle platforms are well known. But the OEM is also committing to sustainability in how it designs and builds those trucks, as well.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 20, 2023

Volvo Details Net-Zero Technology Pathways Forward

Volvo Trucks executive Jessica Sandström detailed new and evolving powertrain technologies — and possible legislative solutions — that can take trucking into a net-zero emissions future by 2050.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 18, 2023

Volvo: Building Trust in Trucking's Technology Transformation

Volvo’s Three-Pillar Decarbonization Plan focuses on a completely diesel-free trucking industry by 2050.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 11, 2023

Shell's Starship Gets a New Warp Drive

Having pushed the envelope with diesel, the Shell Starship looks to boldly go forward with a Cummins X15N compressed natural gas engine under its hood.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 6, 2023

Calstart Roadmap Would Speed Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure

A new study commissioned by Calstart details how utilities, industry, and government can work together to build the infrastructure needed to help transition trucking to a zero-emissions industry.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 6, 2023

Mullen Automotive Formally Unveils Class 3 Electric Truck

Mullen Automotive celebrated the launch of its Class 3 electric truck at the OEM’s assembly plant in Tunica, Mississippi.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2023

Autonomous Shockwaves Start to Hit Home

New legislation supported by organized labor is cropping up seeking to regulate how autonomous trucks will be used by fleets on public roadways. What's going on? Jack Roberts explores in his Truck Tech blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 25, 2023

At the Forefront of Freight’s Green Future with WattEV

By combining emerging technology on multiple fronts, WattEV is on a mission to radically transform how trucks move freight.

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