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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.

Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 30, 2019

5 Ways Truckers and Fleets Can Prepare for Hurricanes

HDT reached out to a Florida carrier to find out how it protects both its business and its people when a major hurricane is headed to shore.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 27, 2019

Q&A: Starsky Robotics Founder on the Digitization of Freight and Autonomous Trucks

Heavy Duty Trucking spoke with Starsky Robotics founder and CEO about how he sees the concept of autonomous trucks as a complete technology infrastructure-- as opposed to a stand-alone vehicle control system.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 21, 2019

Freightliner Delivers First eCascadia Electric Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America presented the keys to its first two production eCascadia battery-electric tractors to Penske and NFI on Aug. 21 in Napa Valley, California.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 16, 2019

Trucking: America’s Unsung Economic Ace Card

Long-haul trucking was a key force in the great American economic boom after World War II. And it's still an important advantage for the U.S. in today's competitive global economy.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 12, 2019

18 Wheelers and Weed

The stigma around recreational marijuana usage is increasingly fading away and it is even being touted for its medicinal uses. How will a safety-focused trucking industry deal with this new cultural norm? Part 2 of HDT's Trucking Under the Influence series.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2019

To Understand Trucking Disruption, Look to the Money on the Table

Why so much change in trucking? Why now? The answer is simple: There is a massive amount of money to be made.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsAugust 2, 2019

The Machinery Haulers Association Wants You!

A small group with a large reach is looking to expand its membership. If you haul construction iron, you ought to pay them a visit.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsAugust 2, 2019

Q&A: Akasol North America President Roy Schulde

Akasol is one of Europe’s largest supplier of battery systems for commercial vehicles with hybrid-electric or all-electric drives and is now moving into the North American commercial vehicle market.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 30, 2019

NACFE: Should Tractors and Trailers be Mated for Life?

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released its latest Confidence Reports, including one that delves into the intentional pairing of tractors and trailers for optimal fuel economy benefits and another that updates findings on idling practices.

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Newsby Jack RobertsJuly 29, 2019

TCA's Heller: ELD Data Already Transforming Trucking

Dave Heller, vice president of government affairs for the Truckload Carriers Association told the Machinery Haulers Association that ELDs are already providing never-before-seen data on truck use and how drivers spend their days-- all of which that will eventually yield better regulations and more efficient operations.

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