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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 RobertsSeptember 16, 2022

Q&A: Plus COO on the Role of Autonomous Trucking Tech

Shawn Kerrigan, the COO and co-founder of Plus, believes autonomous technology will be focused on making human drivers safer and more productive for many years to come.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 14, 2022

Plus Showcases Level 2 Autonomous System

Plus hosted a ride-and-drive for Heavy Duty Trucking at the company’s new headquarters in Santa Clara, California, to showcase its autonomous vehicle capabilities.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2022

Is the Largest Truck Prebuy Ever on the Horizon?

An ACT Research study indicates that trucking will be hit with a major prebuy before the next round of EPA emission regulations hit in 2027. HDT sits down with ACT Research’s senior analyst to get the scoop.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 25, 2022

Volvo LIGHTS Ends – A New Era Dawns

The ambitious Volvo LIGHTS collaborative BEV project has ended with lessons learned and new goals set for electric truck operation on the West Coast.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 19, 2022

Could Hybrid Tech Help Future Diesels?

An often overlooked solution for reducing diesel fuel costs, consumption and emissions may be close at hand, speculates HDT’s Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 21, 2022

Low-Tech Trucks in a High-Tech World

New powertrains and autonomous technology will radically alter the trucking industry. But what about trusty old vocational workhorses? HDT's Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts talks it through.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 15, 2022

2022 Trailer Trends: Slow Grind For Tech Adoption

Continuing supply chain problems and manufacturing bottlenecks mean it may take longer for fleets to take advantage of new trailer technologies.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 14, 2022

Mobile, Alabama, Fleet Takes Delivery of Mack LR Electric Refuse Truck

The Gulf Coast port city of Mobile, Alabama, will begin evaluating a Mack LR electric in its refuse operations later this year.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 24, 2022

Delivery Drones Back in the Headlines

It appears that drones are poised to add their fair share of disruption to how fleets operate — particularly those engaged in middle- and last-mile delivery operations.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2022

Cummins Returns to its Pioneering Roots to Meet Emissions Goals

An early automotive innovator, Cummins advanced the diesel engine and pushed for its use in trucking. Now the company is taking bold — and practical — steps toward a cleaner and greener future.

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