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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.

Videosby Jack RobertsSeptember 11, 2025

Stoneridge Technology Truck Takes MirrorEye Camera System to a New Level of Connectivity

Get an inside look at the the current and future integrated camera and sensor technology for heavy-duty trucks and trailers on the Stoneridge technology truck.

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Orange EV terminal tractor.
Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 9, 2025

Electric Terminal Tractors Lead the Charge

There are solid business and operational cases for electric yard tractors.

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Volvo FH truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 2, 2025

Volvo Trucks Introduces Stop/Start Diesel Engine Technology

Volvo Trucks has introduced new stop\start technology for its diesel engines in Europe.

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Videosby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2025

Understanding the Power of Total Cost of Ownership

TCO is a complex but powerful tool that can help you get the most mileage and money possible out of the trucks you run.

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Videosby Jack RobertsAugust 21, 2025

Volvo Details Autonomous Fleet Operations

Volvo Autonomous Solutions is exploring how to best run autonomous trucks in fleet operations in Texas today.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 4, 2025

Q&A: International's Huntsville Powertrain Plant Sets its Sights on the Future

Heavy Duty Trucking's Jack Roberts sat down with Brandon Tucker, manager of International's Huntsville, Alabama, Powertrain Plant, to find out what is next for this world-class manufacturing facility.

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Eric Streich, manager, zero emission terminal tractor sales, Kalmar Yard Tractors.
Videosby Jack RobertsJuly 30, 2025

Up Close with the New Kalmar Electric Yard Tractor

Join HDT for an up-close look at Kalmar's third generation electric yard tractors.

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A person in a gas mask.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2025

Don’t Feel Sorry for CARB and EPA: They had it Coming

Climate legislators overreached badly with the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. And now they’re paying a heavy price for their arrogance.

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Hellbent Xpress.
Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 23, 2025

How A Social Media Influencer Grew From Owner-Operator to a Small Fleet

Jamie Hagen came from a South Dakota trucking family. Learn how he has grown his small trucking fleet, Hell Bent Xpress.

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Truckstop at night.
Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 22, 2025

TCO: Trucking's Moving Target

Understanding total cost of ownership can give you powerful insights into every aspect of your fleet operations.

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