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Joe Howard

Executive Editor

@JoeHoward_TT

Joe Howard has served as Executive Editor of Transport Topics since 2017 and has served in a variety of newsroom leadership roles since joining the staff in 2008. During his more than 20 years in journalism, Joe has developed expertise in coverage of issues related to transportation, equipment, government, business and more.


Business, Fuel

Odyne Debuts Plug-In Hybrid Fuel Tanker

INDIANAPOLIS — Odyne Systems showcased a fuel tanker truck equipped with a plug-in hybrid system at the Work Truck Show here and revealed the identity of a customer for the technology.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2015
Business

Espar Launches Fuel-Cell CNG Heaters

Systems that maintain sleeper cabs’ temperatures and “hotel loads” through use of fuel-cell technology and compressed natural gas are among new products being launched by Espar Products Inc.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 19, 2014
Business

Navistar Launches eStar Electric Truck

Navistar Inc. has introduced its first all-electric delivery van, a medium-duty model with a range of up to 100 miles that can be recharged in six to eight hours.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
June 2, 2010
Business

Daimler Plans Product Blitz, Renschler Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Daimler Trucks chief Andreas Renschler said Thursday that his company is readying the largest introduction of new vehicles in its history.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 25, 2010
Business

Navistar Unveils Updated ProStar Plus

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Navistar Inc. has introduced the ProStar Plus, a lighter, more fuel-efficient version of its ProStar Class 8 tractor.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 25, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Equipment

Navistar Unveils Updated ProStar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Navistar Inc. has introduced the ProStar Plus, a lighter, more fuel-efficient version of its ProStar Class 8 tractor.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 25, 2010
Business

Kenworth Introduces New Highway Model

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kenworth Truck Co. introduced its new T700 tractor at the Mid-America Trucking Show here, one of three new trucks the manufacturer unveiled at the event.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 25, 2010