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Joe Howard

Executive Editor

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.


GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

SuperTruck 2 Might Be DOE’s Final Concept Fleet

With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Vigilance Key for Fleets as Cybersecurity Threats Evolve

"There are a lot of these little things we take for granted — that’s what attackers prey on," Isaac Instruments' Joe Russo said during a cybersecurity panel discussion at MCE 2025.

October 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Natural Language Cues Beyond Trucks’ AI-Powered Dispatch

“We are delivering a natural language interface that the dispatcher or load planner can enter information that just popped up," says CEO Hans Galland.

October 27, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Future of SuperTruck Program in Doubt After Funding Pullback

The Department of Energy recently terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects that had been approved by the Biden administration.

October 24, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Clean Energy to Display New Freightliner X15N Demo Truck at MCE

Clean Energy Fuels is displaying a second Class 8 demonstration truck that runs on renewable natural gas at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

International, PlusAI Launch Autonomous Trials in Texas

Operating along the I-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas, the pilot program will include selected fleet partners and will be managed from International’s autonomous hub in San Antonio.

September 9, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Renews Call for Stricter Federal Safety Enforcement

American Trucking Associations is renewing its call for stricter enforcement of federal safety laws in the wake of a fatal truck-involved crash in August.

September 2, 2025
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyBreaking News

US Freezes Work Visas for Commercial Truck Drivers

Effective immediately, the Trump administration is blocking foreign drivers from obtaining visas to drive commercial trucks on U.S. roads.

August 21, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel

EPA to Curb DEF Shutdowns in New and Existing Trucks

“We have heard loud and clear from small businesses across the United States that the current DEF system is unacceptable," EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said.

August 12, 2025