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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.

47th Annual Truckers Jamboree Truck Show.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJuly 18, 2025

Vintage Rigs at the 2025 Truckers Jamboree

Some ultra-rare vintage trucks drew admirers at the 47th Annual Truckers Jamboree this year.

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48th Walcott Truckers Jamboree.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJuly 17, 2025

The 47th Walcott Truckers Jamboree in Photos

Over 45,600 enthusiasts showed up in Walcott, Iowa, in early July to celebrate America’s truckers.

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Used trucks for sale.
Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 15, 2025

Used Trucks in a Time of Transition

Used truck buyers face older inventory, hesitant sellers, and economic headwinds. But understanding the trends could mean smarter decisions tomorrow.

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Hydrogen truck in Europe.
Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 8, 2025

Europe at the Green Energy Crossroads

A group of CEOs is urging the European Union to accelerate hydrogen mobility development or risk losing a strategic economic and security advantage. But another prominent group argues that hydrogen is a technological dead end.

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Great American Trucks: The 1940 Chevrolet WB Series.
Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2025

Great American Trucks: The 1940 Chevrolet WB Series

The British army needed a game-changer in North Africa during World War II. And Chevrolet delivered one.

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2027 truck prebuy.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 30, 2025

Is a 2027 Truck Prebuy Still in the Cards?

Despite the current market uncertainty, Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations for Fleet Advantage, thinks some fleets will prebuy Class 8 trucks ahead of the 2027 model year.

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2025 Mack Anthem.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2025

Mack Debuts All-New Anthem Regional-Haul Tractor

The next-generation Mack Anthem offers enhanced maneuverability, a 10% fuel efficiency improvement and new driver comfort features targeting regional-haul applications.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJune 24, 2025

Mideast Unrest Pushes U.S. Fuel Prices Upward

Gasoline and diesel fuel prices have risen 30 cents a gallon on average since Israel attacked Iran in early June.

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2025 Classic Kenworth Truck Parade.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2025

The 2025 Kenworth Truck Parade in Photos

Classic Kenworth rigs rolled for the fourth year in a row in Chillicothe, Ohio -- home to Kenworth's truck manufacturing plant.

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Kenny Veith, ACT Research
Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 17, 2025

Goodbye, 2027 Truck Prebuy

The much-anticipated 2027 Class 8 truck prebuy fizzled out before it ever got off the ground. HDT asked Kenny Vieth of ACT Research why.

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