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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.

WattEV Tesla Semi.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsApril 30, 2025

ACT Expo 2025 in Photos

Emissions regulations may be up in the air. But there was still a lot of clean-fleet action on the ground at ACT Expo 2025 in Anaheim, California.

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Mack Pioneer.
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 30, 2025

Mack Announces Electric Pioneer Class 8 Truck

Fresh off the launch of the Pioneer tractor, Mack announced an electric model of its new flagship truck and two new CARB-compliant engines.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 29, 2025

Volvo Seeks CARB-24 Engine Certification for New VNL and VNR

Upon successful certification, deliveries of new Volvo VNL and VNR trucks with CARB-24 Omnibus compliant engines are expected to begin in the fourth quarter.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 29, 2025

Plus Touts Driverless Safety Maneuver Testing Milestone

The Plus SuperDrive autonomous control system recently successfully completed a series of tests involving advanced safety maneuvers with no human driver onboard the truck.

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Peterbilt Model 567EV.
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 29, 2025

Peterbilt Launches Model 579EV and Model 567EV Trucks

Peterbilt unveiled its next generation of heavy-duty electric trucks, including an all-new model for the vocational market.

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HDT Talks Trucking: Connor Hudziak
Videosby Jack RobertsApril 25, 2025

How Western Star Helped a Young Gamer Become a Trucker

Connor Hudziak loves playing the "American Truck Simulator" computer game. Little did he know his passion for the game -- and trucking -- would change his life.

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HDT Trucking Spotlight on the Eaton-Cummins automated transmission.
Videosby Jack RobertsApril 25, 2025

Why is the Eaton-Cummins Automated Transmission Important to Cummins' New Integrated Powertrain?

In Part 2 of this video series, Mario Sanchez-Lara explains why the Eaton-Cummins automated transmission is so critical for the Cummins integrated powertrain.

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Cummins HELM powertrain.
Videosby Jack RobertsApril 22, 2025

Take a Tour of Cummins' New Integrated X15 Powertrain

It's been years in the making. But a 100% all-Cummins heavy-duty powertrain is a reality today. Watch the first in our three-part video series to take a closer look.

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Volvo VNR cab.
Videosby Jack RobertsApril 20, 2025

Climb into the Cab of the Brand-New Volvo VNR Truck

Climb up into the cab of the all-new VNR and see for yourself how Volvo has created a driver-centered design for this brand-new truck.

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Peterbilt 2025 model lineup.
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 17, 2025

Peterbilt's New Trucks and Technology Upswing

New general manager Jake Montero said a raft of new products and new technologies both in -- and outside of -- its trucks have Peterbilt positioned for strong grown in 2025.

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