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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 31, 2018

Why Electric Trucks? Why Now?

Electric trucks are coming, and proponents say they’ll earn their keep right out of the box.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 30, 2018

Tesla Takes the Long Road

Naysayers scoffed at Elon Musk's claims that the Tesla Semi Truck would be capable of some long-haul runs, but the company is already showing it to investors across the country. Did the tech guru just prove them wrong?

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 16, 2018

Q&A: Finn Murphy, Truck Owner-Operator and Author of 'The Long Haul'

Finn Murphy, author of "The Long Haul, a Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road," looks back over three decades of driving and the future of trucking.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 14, 2018

A Tesla Semi Got Popped for a Safety Inspection and Facebook Noticed

A Tesla Semi on a test drive through California's mountainous Donner Pass was pulled in for a safety inspection last Friday, prompting a mini-meltdown on the site's Facebook page.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 9, 2018

Study Highlights Limitations of Electronic Safety Systems

A new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that while electronic safety systems such as advanced cruise control, collision mitigation, and lanekeeping can help save lives, improper use can lead to fatal accidents.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2018

Quick Spin: Peterbilt Model 567

Quiet, cool and capable: All good things to have in a truck you’re driving in some of the most inhospitable country in North America, writes Senior Editor Jack Roberts about putting the Peterbilt Model 567 vocational truck through its paces.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 7, 2018

Otto Co-Founder Launches New Autonomous Truck Startup Company

Don Burnett, who had leading roles with both Otto and Uber's autonomous truck division has announced $40 million in funding for his new startup.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 25, 2018

Jeff Clark Runs Smart to His 10 MPG Goal

Jeff Clark finally hits his 10 mpg goal in grinding Midwest drop-and-hook tanker runs.

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Videosby Jack RobertsJuly 25, 2018

Shell's Fuel-Saving Starship Concept Truck [Video]

Learn more about Shell's fuel-saving Starship concept truck in this video, as HDT's Jack Roberts talks to Shell's Dan Arcy following a cross-country run by the truck.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 20, 2018

The Hyperloop Scoop

A whole new means of moving people and freight is quickly moving from concept to reality all around the globe.

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