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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.


BusinessTechnologySafety

New Mercedes-Benz Actros Showcases Daimler鈥檚 Next-Gen Safety Technologies

HANOVER, Germany 鈥 Touting technology that is as 鈥渆asy to use as a smartphone,鈥 Daimler AG on Sept. 18 showcased safety systems on the next generation of its global highway tractor that it said points the way forward for connectivity in the commercial sector.

September 18, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Western Star Benefiting From Business Climate, Executives Say

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. 鈥 Booming demand for new Class 8 trucks and activity on the vocational side not seen since the late 2000s is lifting demand for Western Star trucks, company executives said.

July 24, 2018
BusinessEquipment

DTNA Targets 24-Hour Dealer Repair Turnarounds

YOUNTVILLE, Calif. 鈥 Daimler Trucks North America is targeting 24-hour turnaround times for truck repairs at its dealerships and is expanding its aftermarket component business as it moves to boost its parts and repair business, company executives said.

July 18, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

ZF Showcases Hybrid Transmission, Electric Components

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany 鈥 Equipment and technology supplier ZF showcased a hybrid-electric version of a heavy-duty automated transmission along with all-electric steering and power options that the company said will help commercial fleets meet growing global demand for cleaner operations and better fuel economy.

June 27, 2018
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

ZF Outlines Tech Strategy, Including Automated, Electric

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany 鈥 The leader of global supplier ZF believes that commercial applications for automated technology could soon become a reality in certain controlled situations, but believes broader deployment in congested and high-traffic areas will take awhile.

June 26, 2018
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

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

FORT MYERS, Fla. 鈥 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.

June 18, 2018
BusinessEquipment

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

June 6, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Freightliner Launches Cabover Refuse Truck

LAS VEGAS 鈥 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.

April 24, 2018

Volvo Trucks Debuts New Heavy-Haul Model

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

March 14, 2018
Business

Noregon Adds Simulation, Education Modules to JPRO Maintenance Platform

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

March 7, 2018