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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.

Truck Techby Jack RobertsJanuary 3, 2023

3 Truck Trends to Watch for in 2023

There’s a lot happening in trucking these days. Here are the top trendlines HDT’s Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts will be looking out for in 2023.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 21, 2022

How to Manage a Truck Breakdown

Breakdowns create endless headaches for maintenance managers, drivers, shippers and receivers alike. Learn how to manage them with these tips from first-hand experience.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 19, 2022

Q&A: Kenworth on its Autonomous-Truck Development

Stephan Olsen, general sales manager for Kenworth, talks to HDT about the state of its relationship with autonomous-truck developer Aurora and where the OEM sees this technology headed in the future.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 14, 2022

Environmental Group Says ‘No Evidence’ of Truck Prebuys

An environmental group released a report saying that diesel truck “prebuys” ahead of new emissions mandates have never occurred. Find out why ACT Research’s Kenny Vieth says that's nonsense.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 13, 2022

Fuel Economy Numbers Flatline in Latest NACFE Report

In its first Fleet Fuel Study in three years, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency found that the fuel economy numbers among participating fleets remained stagnant.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 2, 2022

Tesla Electric Semi Truck Debuts for Real

We know a little more now about the Tesla battery-electric Semi truck, as the first one is delivered to a customer — five years after its initial debut.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 29, 2022

3 Things I Learned About Trucking Tech in 2022

Change is coming to trucking. But it might not be as disruptive as you think. Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts shares what he learned in 2022 in his Truck Tech blog.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 18, 2022

Q&A: Upstream CEO on Protecting Trucks Against Cyberattacks

Vehicle and fleet cyberattacks have increased by 344% since 2010. Yoav Levy, co-founder and CEO of connected vehicle cybersecurity firm Upstream, talks the nature of the threat and how to protect vehicle assets.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 1, 2022

Will 2027 Change Trucking’s Technology Track?

An ACT Research report says a massive truck prebuy may hit in 2026. What will that do for emerging technologies on trucks?

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 12, 2022

ZF Unveils Autonomous Driver Safety System

A new slate of products from ZF shows the German OE supplier integrating vehicle systems to create complimentary safety, BEV and steering solutions.

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