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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.

Dominic Grote.
Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 27, 2025

Grote Unveils H.E.L.P Safety Technologies at ATA 2025

Grote’s new rear collision warning system and H.E.L.P. DeliverSAFE Digital and Lighting Alerts expand 4SEE its Smart Trailer features to tackle leading causes of roadside and rear-end collisions.

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Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 24, 2025

Historic Mercedes-Benz Trucks

The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, houses some of the most valuable cars and trucks on the planet.

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Armacost Museum, Grandview, Missouri.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 17, 2025

More Stunning Cars from the Armacost Museum (Part 2)

Missouri's Armacost family owns truck-lighting experts Peterson Manufacturing -- and one of the finest private car collections in the country.

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Armacost Museum - 1946 Studebaker pickup truck.
Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 10, 2025

A Private Tour of the Stunning Armacost Automotive Museum (Part 1)

The Armacost Automotive Museum is one of the most stunning privately-owned car collections in North America.

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Mack Bulldog.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 2, 2025

For the Love of Old Trucks

Old trucks generally get ignored in classic car circles. Maybe that's changing.

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Videosby Jack RobertsSeptember 11, 2025

Stoneridge Technology Truck Takes MirrorEye Camera System to a New Level of Connectivity

Get an inside look at the the current and future integrated camera and sensor technology for heavy-duty trucks and trailers on the Stoneridge technology truck.

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Orange EV terminal tractor.
Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 9, 2025

Electric Terminal Tractors Lead the Charge

There are solid business and operational cases for electric yard tractors.

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Volvo FH truck.
Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 2, 2025

Volvo Trucks Introduces Stop/Start Diesel Engine Technology

Volvo Trucks has introduced new stop\start technology for its diesel engines in Europe.

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Videosby Jack RobertsSeptember 1, 2025

Understanding the Power of Total Cost of Ownership

TCO is a complex but powerful tool that can help you get the most mileage and money possible out of the trucks you run.

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Videosby Jack RobertsAugust 21, 2025

Volvo Details Autonomous Fleet Operations

Volvo Autonomous Solutions is exploring how to best run autonomous trucks in fleet operations in Texas today.

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