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Jack Roberts' HDT Monthly News Roundup.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 29, 2026

Like it or Not, The New Year is Here!

HDT's Monthly Trucking Newsletter looks back on the top stories from January, 2026.

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Boston Dynamics robots at CES 2026.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 14, 2026

The Robots are Here

After a bruising year for trucking, CES 2026 felt subdued. Until it suddenly offered a glimpse of trucking's next disruption and reminded everyone that technology never waits for the next freight cycle.

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AI-generated robots & road rage image.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2025

Robots and Road Rage

Computers never get angry. And that's a good thing on crowded stretch of interstate.

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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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Guest Voices by Charlie Willmott, WillGo Transportation ConsultingSeptember 23, 2025

The Time is Now to Expand Longer Combination Vehicles [Opinion]

The reauthorization of the federal highway bill offers a rare chance to advance double 53-foot LCVs. Industry leaders shouldn’t miss it, says a longtime trailer industry professional in this Guest Voices blog post.

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Guest Voices by Cliff Creech, Phillips ConnectSeptember 16, 2025

The Hidden Costs of 'Free' Smart Trailer Tech Installations [Commentary]

Free installation of smart trailer technologies may sound good on paper, but you could end up paying down the road.

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Guest Voices by Jason Good, Good’s InsuranceAugust 22, 2025

Protecting Small Trucking Fleets from Scammers: Lessons from the Insurance Frontlines

Hijacked DOT numbers, fake invoices, and high-tech cargo theft are on the rise. A veteran trucking insurance broker shares how to spot trouble early — and why a trusted advisor may be your strongest defense.

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A person in a gas mask.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2025

Don’t Feel Sorry for CARB and EPA: They had it Coming

Climate legislators overreached badly with the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. And now they’re paying a heavy price for their arrogance.

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Guest Voices by Joe Burke, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber CompanyJuly 8, 2025

Tire Retreading Makes Sense for Trucking Fleets. H.R. 3401 Could Make It Even Smarter.

Retreaded tires offer trucking fleets cost savings, sustainability gains, and supply chain security. New legislation, H.R. 3401, could make retreads even more attractive and support U.S. jobs.

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Guest Voices by Anna Hansen, Center for Transportation and the EnvironmentJune 1, 2025

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Are Ready for the Long Haul. Now Policymakers Must Act

Accelerating the growth of hydrogen-fuel-cell-truck adoption would help make zero-emission trucking is not only possible, but practical and profitable, argues the Center for Transportation and the Environment in this Guest Voices blog.

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Lars Stenqvist, Volvo Group, Chief Technology Officer at ACT Expo 2025.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 5, 2025

What I Learned at the ACT Expo 2025 Truck Show

The past year has been a rough one for climate activists. What would it mean for the trucking industry’s premier clean-fleet technology trade show?

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TMC 2025 Takeaway 2: Buy... or Subscribe?

TaaS. Does that mean trucks as a service, trailers as a service, or tires as a service? HDT's Deborah Lockridge has another takeaway from the Technology & Maintenance Council meeting in her blog.

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