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Jack Roberts

Jack Roberts

Executive Editor

Insights on ground-breaking technical developments and trends in an industry being transformed by technology, from the latest equipment, systems and components, to telematics and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Aurora Innovation autonomous truck.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2026

The Major Autonomous News No One is Talking About

Both Aurora Innovation and PlusAI have made under-the-radar announcements that signal a massive game-changer for trucking is coming soon.

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HDT Monthly News Recap February 2026
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 3, 2026

HDT's Monthly News Roundup: February 2026

February was dreary and dull -- as usual. But the North American trucking industry finally showed some signs of life. But how long that will last is anybody's guess.

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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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