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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.


BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Donaldson Debuts Wireless Filter Monitoring System

ATLANTA –Filter manufacturer Donaldson Co. has introduced a wireless monitoring system that tracks and reports on the condition of trucks’ air filters, and which eventually could be expanded to track other systems, the company said.

March 17, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

TMC, FleetNet America Unveil Findings From Benchmarking Program

ATLANTA — One truckload fleet averaged more than 75,000 miles between roadside breakdowns in the fourth quarter last year, about seven times the vertical average of other carriers participating in a benchmarking program being run by American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and FleetNet America.

March 17, 2019
Business

Driver Retention Boosted by Recognition, Opportunity, Experts Say

SAN DIEGO — Creative methods for recruiting new hires and recognizing existing drivers’ efforts can help commercial fleets keep their vehicles’ seats filled, experts said here during the Lytx User Group Conference.

February 27, 2019
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Autonomous Advancements Present Opportunities for Drivers, Experts Say

SAN DIEGO — Autonomous mobility experts said that the technology can open up new opportunities for drivers, noting that as progress on greater levels of automation expands over time, drivers will have chances to capitalize on that change.

February 26, 2019
BusinessTechnologySafety

Drivers, Coaches Honored at Awards Ceremony

SAN DIEGO — Lytx recognized the safety performance of drivers and coaches at an awards ceremony held here during its annual user group conference.

February 26, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Lytx Debuts Tiered Platform for Safety, Fleet Services

SAN DIEGO — Video telematics and analytics provider Lytx is rolling out a customizable platform that lets users select and shift between features on its video-based safety data and fleet tracking services, just as the company is surpassing a milestone for driving miles analyzed, it said.

February 25, 2019
BusinessTop 100

FedEx Names Raj Subramaniam New President, COO

FedEx Corp. is elevating Raj Subramaniam to the position of president and chief operating officer in the wake of the departure of David Bronczek, who the company said is making a “personal decision” to retire.

February 15, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler's Mexican Division Braces for Change

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico — The adoption of tougher emissions standards and the arrival of a new Mexican president are among the key changes Daimler Commercial Vehicles Mexico will face in the year ahead and beyond, company President Flavio Rivera said here.

November 29, 2018
BusinessTechnology

SmartDrive, Geotab Announce Data Integration Agreement

AUSTIN, Texas — Video-safety company SmartDrive Systems and telematics provider Geotab have announced a collaboration through which information collected via SmartDrive’s data collection hub can be used with Geotab’s mobile app for a variety of compliance and productivity services, the companies announced here.

October 30, 2018
GovernmentBusiness

Trucking U Introduces Students to Career Opportunities

AUSTIN, Texas — The trucking industry presents more career opportunities for young people than college and high school graduates may realize, university students said here during an educational program held at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 30, 2018