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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.

Volvo VNR regional haul truck.
Videosby Jack RobertsApril 16, 2025

Get Up Close with the New Volvo VNR Truck

Join HDT for an up-close look at the all-new Volvo VNR regional haul truck.

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Mack Bulldog.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 11, 2025

Mack Trucks Renews its Pioneering Spirit

In many ways, the ultra-modern Mack Pioneer marks a return to the OEM’s storied roots.

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Blue Mack Pioneer on-highway truck tractor
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 8, 2025

Meet the New Mack Pioneer Heavy-Duty Truck

Mack said its new Class 8 tractor is the new standard for long-haul trucks.

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2025 Mack Pioneer.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsApril 8, 2025

Photos: A Sneak-Peek at the All-New Mack Pioneer

Mack has a new Class 8 tractor, and HDT got an early, behind-the-scenes look at the new truck.

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Kirk Altrichter, Kenan Advantage Group
Videosby Jack RobertsApril 3, 2025

What was On Fleet Managers' Minds at TMC's Annual Meeting?

There's a lot going on in trucking today. We asked four trucking industry insiders what's foremost in their minds in these turbulent times.

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Cris Palomanes, director of OEM sales and business development, North America, for Cojali.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 25, 2025

Cojali USA Demonstrates Augmented-Reality Diagnostics System

Jaltest AR is a research and development project by Cojali aimed at bringing diagnostics directly into the technician’s field of view.

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Hyundai Translead at TMC's 2025 Annual Meeting.
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 24, 2025

Hyundai Translead Showcases New Trailer Tech at TMC

Hyundai Translead debuted a new lineup of innovative features and technology for truck trailers at the 2025 TMC Annual Meeting.

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HDT Talks Trucking: Hexagon Agility
Videosby Jack RobertsMarch 20, 2025

Why Hexagon Agility is Bullish on RNG as a Truck Fuel

Renewable natural gas is, well, a natural when it comes to replacing diesel as a clean fuel for truck fleets. Hexagon Ability's senior vice president, global sales and marketing Americas, tells HDT Talks Trucking why.

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TMC 2025 Annual Meeting.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2025

Trucks, Trump and Tech at TMC

The mood on the show floor at the 2025 TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville March 10-13 was upbeat. A new attendance record and newfound optimism regarding the economy and the regulatory landscape were evident and largely outweighed any reservations regarding Trump's tariffs and trade wars.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 14, 2025

Utility Trailer and Cargobull North America Debut TRU Enhancements

Utility Trailer and Cargobull North America have released new TRU innovations, including a microchannel condenser and a moveable, load-dividing bulkhead for flexible temperature management.

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