Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

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 RobertsApril 28, 2023

Daimler Announces Rizon Medium-Duty Electric Truck Brand

Daimler's new Class 4 and Class 5 Rizon electric trucks will be sold and supported in North America by the Velocity Vehicle Group.

Read More →
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 26, 2023

NACFE to Study Scaling Electric Truck Fleets at 8 Companies

Eight fleets at the forefront of truck electrification efforts will help the North American Council for Freight Efficiency better understand the state of electric charging infrastructure for trucking by participating in Run on Less Electric Depot this fall.

Read More →
Truck Techby Jack RobertsApril 12, 2023

NAFCE Creates Alt-Fuel Future Roadmap

Figuring out the future has never been harder for fleets. A recent roadmap put out by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency can help you plan which alternative fuel is right for your operation.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Jack RobertsApril 5, 2023

NACFE: Hydrogen Has a Future in Long-Haul Despite Lingering Questions

NACFE's second report on the future of hydrogen found that its future as a long-haul fuel is bright, but many fundamental issues still must be worked out.

Read More →
Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 30, 2023

Ploger Transportation Nears the 100,000-Mile Drain Interval Mark

Ploger Transportation isn’t just keeping its trucks longer – it’s also keeping them on the road longer with extreme oil drain intervals.

Read More →
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 29, 2023

What if Autonomous Trucks Don’t Deliver?

What if technology hurdles prove too great and autonomous trucks don’t enter into the market in the next few years? Has all that R&D been for nothing?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2023

The Rise of the Million-Mile Truck?

Could you run your truck a million miles? As shortages and truck-maker backlogs mean fleets have been keeping trucks longer, some look at whether their maintenance program can handle a million-mile truck.

Read More →
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 9, 2023

Trucking Rolls up its Sleeves to Address ZEVs, Autonomous Tech

Trucking is starting to move past the skepticism and discussion phase of new technologies and into the skinned-knuckles, nitty-gritty, how to implement them into fleet operations.

Read More →
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 8, 2023

Cummins Establishes Dedicated Zero-Emissions Business Unit

Citing the need to magnify its zero- and net-zero emissions efforts, Cummins has founded Accelera, a new company focused on green power technology and transportation.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 6, 2023

EpicVue Creates Enhanced In-Cab Infotainment System

EpicVue introduced a whole new take on in-cab infotainment at the Truckload Carriers Association Convention.

Read More →