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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 RobertsAugust 19, 2022

Could Hybrid Tech Help Future Diesels?

An often overlooked solution for reducing diesel fuel costs, consumption and emissions may be close at hand, speculates HDT’s Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJuly 21, 2022

Low-Tech Trucks in a High-Tech World

New powertrains and autonomous technology will radically alter the trucking industry. But what about trusty old vocational workhorses? HDT's Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts talks it through.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJuly 15, 2022

2022 Trailer Trends: Slow Grind For Tech Adoption

Continuing supply chain problems and manufacturing bottlenecks mean it may take longer for fleets to take advantage of new trailer technologies.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 14, 2022

Mobile, Alabama, Fleet Takes Delivery of Mack LR Electric Refuse Truck

The Gulf Coast port city of Mobile, Alabama, will begin evaluating a Mack LR electric in its refuse operations later this year.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsJune 24, 2022

Delivery Drones Back in the Headlines

It appears that drones are poised to add their fair share of disruption to how fleets operate — particularly those engaged in middle- and last-mile delivery operations.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJune 23, 2022

Cummins Returns to its Pioneering Roots to Meet Emissions Goals

An early automotive innovator, Cummins advanced the diesel engine and pushed for its use in trucking. Now the company is taking bold — and practical — steps toward a cleaner and greener future.

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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsMay 25, 2022

ACT Expo 2022 in Photos

Exhibitors at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California, showcased clean fuel and vehicle technologies and more than 75 advanced clean vehicles.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 20, 2022

5 Takeaways from ACT Expo 2022

HDT Senior Contributing Editor Jack Roberts shares his top take-aways from ACT Expo. Mainly, not to count the internal combustion engine out just yet.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 13, 2022

Fleets Share Progress, Frustrations on the Race to Cut Carbon Emissions

Four fleets on the front lines of the race to net zero carbon emissions talk about the progress they’ve made — and the long road still ahead.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 12, 2022

Cummins CEO: Get on the Path to Net-Zero Emissions

Cummins' Tom Linebarger calls for accelerated technology development and adoption to meet emissions goals.

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