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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.

Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsMay 25, 2022

ACT Expo 2022 in Photos

Exhibitors at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California, showcased clean fuel and vehicle technologies and more than 75 advanced clean vehicles.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 20, 2022

5 Takeaways from ACT Expo 2022

HDT Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts shares his top take-aways from ACT Expo. Mainly, not to count the internal combustion engine out just yet.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 13, 2022

Fleets Share Progress, Frustrations on the Race to Cut Carbon Emissions

Four fleets on the front lines of the race to net zero carbon emissions talk about the progress they’ve made — and the long road still ahead.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 12, 2022

Cummins CEO: Get on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

Cummins' Tom Linebarger calls for accelerated technology development and adoption to meet emissions goals.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 12, 2022

Navistar CEO Calls for Long-Term Commitment to get to Net Zero

The trucking industry has done much over the past several years in its quest to reach zero net carbon emissions — but it’s far too soon to pat itself on the back, said Navistar CEO Mathias Carlbaum at ACT Expo.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 12, 2022

Get Smart About Smart Tires

Tire management today is easier with “smart” tire systems, but they present challenges of their own.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 10, 2022

On the Glide Path to Net Zero

What are the current promises and challenges of alternative fuels and clean-vehicle technologies for commercial fleets? An industry panel discusses the State of Sustainable Fleets at ACT Expo.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 5, 2022

Half of all Regional-Haul Trucks Could Go Electric Now

Nearly 470,000 Class 8 regional-haul trucks could convert to battery-electric technology today with no loss in productivity or efficiency, according to a report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 3, 2022

Westport Unveils Hydrogen-Combustion Fuel System

Hydrogen's not just for fuel cells, says Westport Fuel Systems, which has adapted its HPDI fuel system technology to burn hydrogen in an internal combustion engine.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 21, 2022

Could Crowdsourcing Make Trucks Smarter?

Could data from crowd-sourced traffic apps on smartphones integrate into autonomous control systems on our cars and trucks? Jack Roberts wonders in his Truck Tech blog.

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