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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.

Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 10, 2023

New Frontiers for the Shell Starship

The Shell Starship 3.0 concept truck demonstrated a reduction in energy usage and carbon emissions as well as a gain in freight efficiency during recent trials in California.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsOctober 4, 2023

Up Close with Volvo's Fuel Cell Truck in Sweden [Photos]

At Volvo's Proving Grounds outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, we got an up-close look at the OEM's experimental Class 8 tractor powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsOctober 3, 2023

Great American Trucks: The GMC Crackerbox

It was ugly, disproportioned, loud and uncomfortable. But somehow, this gawky, weird-looking rig found a soft spot in the hearts of American truckers.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 29, 2023

What Penske is Learning at its Electric Truck Test Bed

Penske Leasing’s Ontario, California, logistics depot is the company’s premier test facility for light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 27, 2023

Mack's Kriete Truck Centers Aims Big on Electric Trucks in Wisconsin

Rapidly expanding Kriete Truck Centers is bringing Mack electric trucks to Wisconsin. We visited for an update from Mack on its medium-duty MD and to learn more about why Kriete is the first Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in the Badger State.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsSeptember 25, 2023

On the Nordic Tracks with Volvo Trucks

HDT executive editor Jack Roberts climbs into the cab of Volvo’s next generation of zero-emission trucks and shares his impressions in his Truck Tech blog.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsSeptember 22, 2023

Is Renewable Diesel Trucking's Fuel of the Future?

Like biodiesel, renewable diesel uses feedstocks, soybean oil, waste cooking oils and greases as its base ingredient. Unlike biodiesel, it is actually a refined fuel — just like conventional diesel fuel.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 21, 2023

Volvo Trucks: Circularity and Sustainability in Truck Design

Volvo’s zero-emission goals for its global vehicle platforms are well known. But the OEM is also committing to sustainability in how it designs and builds those trucks, as well.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 20, 2023

Volvo Details Net-Zero Technology Pathways Forward

Volvo Trucks executive Jessica Sandström detailed new and evolving powertrain technologies — and possible legislative solutions — that can take trucking into a net-zero emissions future by 2050.

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Newsby Jack RobertsSeptember 18, 2023

Volvo: Building Trust in Trucking's Technology Transformation

Volvo’s Three-Pillar Decarbonization Plan focuses on a completely diesel-free trucking industry by 2050.

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