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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.


Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Utility Joins ATA Heroes Truck Program

SAN DIEGO — American Trucking Associations announced that Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. will be the exclusive trailer sponsor for the federation’s Heroes Truck workforce development program.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
October 16, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety

Drowsy Driving on the Decline, but Speeding, Cellphone Use Rising, Lytx Data Shows

SAN DIEGO — Drowsy driving and instances of falling asleep behind the wheel are on the decline, but speeding and cellphone use among truck drivers has increased, according to customer data unveiled by video telematics provider Lytx.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
October 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

New Volvo Engine Offers Fuel Economy, Efficiency Gains

DUBLIN, Va. — The next generation of the 13-liter turbo compound engine from Volvo Trucks North America offers improved fuel economy over the current model, the company announced.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 13, 2019
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Volvo Improves Braking, Detection With Updated Driver Assist System

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America introduced an updated version of its driver assistance system that increases the speed from which the brakes can stop the truck without driver input, and which improves the system’s recognition of when the driver switches lanes to avoid a vehicle in its path.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 12, 2019
Business, Technology

Volvo Debuts ‘Dynamic Steering’ in North America

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America is introducing a steering system on its Class 8 trucks that the company said reduces steering force up to 85%, which it said can reduce driver fatigue and improve road safety.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 12, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Yokohama Introduces Two Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires

ATLANTA — Yokohama Tire debuted two new SmartWay-verified, low-rolling-resistance tires at American Trucking Associations’ 2019 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting here March 19.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 20, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Truck-Lite Debuts Updated Trailer Tracking

ATLANTA — Truck-Lite introduced the second generation of its Road Ready trailer-tracking service, which features a new, smaller master control unit that offers either solar or hard-wired power options, the company said.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bridgestone Campaign to Educate Fleets on Retreading Tires

ATLANTA — Bridgestone Americas is launching a campaign to help educate fleets about and dispel common myths regarding retreading tires, the company announced.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019
Business, Equipment

Navistar Opens Distribution Center, Expands Last-Minute Parts Availability

ATLANTA — Navistar International Corp. said the opening of a new parts distribution center in Memphis, Tenn., will enable it to guarantee overnight delivery of parts to dealers who place orders as late as 11 p.m. Eastern time the previous night.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Design Interactive Expands Virtual Reality Training to Mobile Devices

ATLANTA — Design Interactive announced that its Augmentor virtual and augmented reality technician training system is available for Apple and Android mobile devices.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 19, 2019