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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, Technology, Logistics

Shippers Opt for Collaboration to Strengthen Supply Chains, TMSA Panelists Say

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Shippers are looking for collaborative transportation partners willing to understand their specific business challenges and work toward solving their current and future needs, a panel of experts said at a sales and marketing conference June 12.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
June 18, 2018
Business, Equipment

Navistar Posts 2Q Profit

Truck and engine manufacturer Navistar International Corp. reported net income of $55 million, or 55 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2018, rebounding from a net loss of $80 million, or 86 cents, in the year-ago period, the company announced

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
June 6, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Freightliner Launches Cabover Refuse Truck

LAS VEGAS — Daimler Trucks North America has introduced a low cab-forward refuse model for its Freightliner brand that the company said will complete its vocational lineup.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 24, 2018

Volvo Trucks Debuts New Heavy-Haul Model

DUBLIN, Va. — The timing is right for Volvo Trucks North America to “take a further step” into the heavy-haul market, a company executive said during the launch of an updated model in its VNX series.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 14, 2018
Business

Noregon Adds Simulation, Education Modules to JPRO Maintenance Platform

ATLANTA –Noregon announced updates to its suite of maintenance technology products during a press conference here at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 7, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Industry Ready to Meet Demand for Last-Mile Delivery Option

ATLANTA — A combination of better equipment, increasing governmental pressure and improving economics is aligning to make a case that alternative-power options can make practical sense to meet the trucking industry’s growing last-mile delivery needs, experts said.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 6, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

Shell Debuts Fuel-Efficient Truck Concept

ATLANTA — Shell Rotella in cooperation with Airflow Truck Co. introduced the “Project Starship” concept truck here, a hand-built, street-legal, one-of-a-kind tractor-trailer equipped with technologies and equipment designed to maximize fuel efficiency.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 6, 2018
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Michelin Unveils Trailer Aero Package, Wide-Base Tire

ATLANTA — Michelin North America has unveiled a trailer aerodynamics package for dry van and refrigerated trailers, a five-piece kit that incorporates side skirts, trailer-end fairings, aerodynamic mud flaps and a wake reducer to deliver what the company said is up to 7.4% improvement in fuel efficiency.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018

TMC, FleetNet Launch Benchmarking Service

ATLANTA — A benchmarking service built around fleet-supplied data on unscheduled repairs is being launched by FleetNet America and the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations, the groups announced here.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018
Business, Equipment

SAF Holland Debuts Automatic Tire Inflation System

ATLANTA — SAF Holland has introduced an automatic tire inflation system designed to maintain consistent air pressure across multiple tires by addressing both under- and over-inflation, and by warning the driver when a tire requires immediate attention.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 4, 2018