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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.

Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 16, 2019

Trucking: America’s Unsung Economic Ace Card

Long-haul trucking was a key force in the great American economic boom after World War II. And it's still an important advantage for the U.S. in today's competitive global economy.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2019

To Understand Trucking Disruption, Look to the Money on the Table

Why so much change in trucking? Why now? The answer is simple: There is a massive amount of money to be made.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 2, 2019

The Machinery Haulers Association Wants You!

A small group with a large reach is looking to expand its membership. If you haul construction iron, you ought to pay them a visit.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 19, 2019

Peloton Scores a Platooning Point

In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 8, 2019

Core Competencies Matter Even in Times of Expansion

Moving into new markets makes good business sense right now. But expansion could cause fleets to neglect their core competencies something even successful companies like Apple and Amazon have trouble with. Blog commentary by Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 3, 2019

Let’s Put our Wounded Warriors Behind the Wheel

Amazing advances in autonomous technology and prosthetic limbs mean a virtually untapped pool of potential truck drivers is out there, just waiting for a chance to go to work.

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