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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 RobertsAugust 12, 2019

18 Wheelers and Weed

The stigma around recreational marijuana usage is increasingly fading away and it is even being touted for its medicinal uses. How will a safety-focused trucking industry deal with this new cultural norm? Part 2 of HDT's Trucking Under the Influence series.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2019

To Understand Trucking Disruption, Look to the Money on the Table

Why so much change in trucking? Why now? The answer is simple: There is a massive amount of money to be made.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 2, 2019

The Machinery Haulers Association Wants You!

A small group with a large reach is looking to expand its membership. If you haul construction iron, you ought to pay them a visit.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 2, 2019

Q&A: Akasol North America President Roy Schulde

Akasol is one of Europe’s largest supplier of battery systems for commercial vehicles with hybrid-electric or all-electric drives and is now moving into the North American commercial vehicle market.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 30, 2019

NACFE: Should Tractors and Trailers be Mated for Life?

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2019

TCA's Heller: ELD Data Already Transforming Trucking

Dave Heller, vice president of government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association told the Machinery Haulers Association that ELDs are already providing never-before-seen data on truck use and how drivers spend their days-- all of which that will eventually yield better regulations and more efficient operations.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2019

Is a Class 8 Truck Order Correction in the Cards?

In yet another sign the economy may be cooling off, ACT Research said its most recent findings indicate a "significant" correction is looming for the North American Class 8 truck market.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 19, 2019

Closing The Gap: Legislatures Urged to Address Truck Platooning Laws

Truck platooning technology has leapt far ahead of outdated laws designed to cut down on tailgating and convoys. A new, state-by-state initiative seeks to bring regulations in line with this new technology.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 19, 2019

Peloton Scores a Platooning Point

In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 17, 2019

Peloton Announces Level 4 Driverless Truck Platooning System

Peloton’s new Automated Following solution uses vehicle-to-vehicle technology to allow a single driver in a lead truck to control two platooning vehicles.

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