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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.

Kodiak Robotics at CES 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 8, 2026

McKinsey Sees Momentum Building in Autonomous Trucking

As truck orders lag and EV investment dollars fade away, McKinsey & Company sees autonomous tech moving closer to reality.

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McKinsey North American Truck Market.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 7, 2026

McKinsey at CES: 2026 Begins with More Economic Pain Up Front

Don’t expect much good economic news for heavy duty trucking in the early part of the new year, according to McKinsey analyst Moritz Rittsieg. But there are signs that things could improve in the second half of 2026.

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Bosch press conference at CES 2026.
Newsby Jack RobertsJanuary 6, 2026

How Kodiak and Bosch Plan to Scale Autonomous Trucks

Kodiak Robotics and Bosch announced a new strategic partnership at CES 2026 aimed at accelerating scale and deployment of self-driving trucks in North America.

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Volvo pet safety.
Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 17, 2025

Why is Volvo Working on Pet Safety in Trucks?

Volvo Trucks North America is partnering with the Center for Pet Safety to help keep our four-legged friends safe when they’re on the road with their driver-owners.

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ATRI trucking litigation report.
Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 3, 2025

ATRI Study Examines the Scale and Causes of Growing Trucking Litigation Awards

Many factors, including inherent jury bias, can drive jury awards higher in trucking litigation cases, a new ATRI study has found.

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Videosby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2025

Brown Dog Trucking's Secrets to Small Fleet Success [Video]

Help is out there if you're looking to start your own trucking company. And Graig Morin knew exactly where to find it.

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Daimler Truck North America telematics.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 26, 2025

The Future of Trucking Telematics

Telematics is already a powerful management tool for trucking fleets — and one that is constantly evolving. Heavy Duty Trucking asked industry experts what they think the near future of fleet telematics will look like.

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Silchuk Transport.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 25, 2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Silchuk Transport

Professionalism is always front and center for Andrey Silchuk and the fleet he founded.

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Kodiak AI autonomous truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 23, 2025

ACT Research Looks at Fleets, Drivers and Autonomous Technology

ACT Research convened a panel of industry experts to explore when and how self-driving trucks will impact fleet operations – and how they will affect truck driver jobs.

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Huff & Puff Trucking.
Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 21, 2025

Small Carrier Success Stories: Huff & Puff Trucking

Answering the phone at all hours and constantly focusing on customer service have helped Huff & Puff Trucking become one of Tennessee's premier up-and-coming small fleets.

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