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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 RobertsDecember 4, 2019

New York City Taking 'Cargo Bikes' for a Spin

Aiming to get some diesel-powered delivery trucks off the streets, the Big Apple has approved a pilot to evaluate the performance of "cargo bicycles" on its streets, loading zones, bike lanes, and sidewalks.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2019

Tech Breakthroughs Big and Small

Chevron's new diesel engine oil is a disruptive technological breakthrough in its own right. Blog commentary from HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2019

Shell Looks at the Future of Fuel

At a recent conference at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Shell presented an array of speakers who sized up the state of alternative fuel technologies in trucking and a likely timeline for real-world adoption of these new means of moving freight.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsNovember 27, 2019

Test Drive: Driving the FTR, Isuzu's Biggest Truck

It's Isuzu's biggest truck in North America. But does that mean it's a departure from the OEM's tried-and-true design philosophy? HDT's Senior Editor, Jack Roberts, climbed behind the wheel to find out.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 21, 2019

Andrew Yang Wants a 'Trucking Czar' in the White House

Presidential candidate Andrew Yang said in the Democratic primary debate in Atlanta on Nov. 20 that if elected, he would appoint a "trucking czar" to oversee the transition from human drivers to autonomous vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 15, 2019

Shell Announces New Oil Formulated for Natural Gas Engines

At a conference at Texas A&M University's Transportation Technology Institute, Shell also introduced a newly-blended 0W/30 engine oil designed for fleets operating in harsh winter climates.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsNovember 6, 2019

Disruption Can Bring Anxiety or Opportunity: The Choice is Yours

Will disruptive technology bring new players to the North American Class 8 market? That’s a question Hyundai is clearly considering.

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Newsby Jack RobertsNovember 1, 2019

ZF Talks Up Electric Truck Tech

ZF announced that it will be bringing higher levels of safety system integration along with next-generation camera and radar systems to market next year at the NACV Show in Atlanta.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2019

Cummins Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell Concept Truck

To demonstrate its capabilities as an electrification powertrain supplier, Cummins showed a concept Class 8 day cab, featuring a hybrid fuel cell-battery electric drivetrain.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 31, 2019

SAF-Holland Unveils Smar-te Tire Pressure Management System

SAF-Holland's new tire pressure management system uses suspension air pressure data to accurately adjust pressures based on actual trailer axle loads.

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