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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, Equipment

Cummins Sees Q1 Income Rise From Sale of Filtration Business

Engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. said its first-quarter bottom line was lifted by the March completion of its divestiture from filtration business Atmus.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
May 3, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo CTO: Society to Help Decide Zero-Emission Vehicle Mix

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — The dominant choices for zero-emission commercial vehicles will ultimately be decided by truck buyers, executives from Volvo Group said.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 16, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

World of Volvo Debuts in OEM’s Hometown

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars lifted the veil on the new World of Volvo city center, offering a glimpse of the company's vision for the future.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo's Alm: Stakeholders Play a Role in Net-Zero Ambitions

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Volvo Trucks CEO Roger Alm said the company’s goal of achieving 100% net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040 must benefit all parties involved.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
April 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Offers Early Look at Redesigned VNL

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America offered media a sneak preview of its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor during a ride-and-drive event at its customer center.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 14, 2024
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Werner Appoints Meisgeier as Its Next President

Company veteran Nathan Meisgeier joined Omaha, Neb.-based Werner Enterprises Inc. in 2005 and was promoted to the carrier's general counsel in 2016.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
January 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Charts Customer-Focused Path for Zero-Emission Goals

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Leaders from Volvo Trucks said they’re taking a customer-focused approach to achieving corporate goals for reduction of carbon emissions.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
September 14, 2023
Business

Daimler Truck CFO Jochen Goetz Dies at 52

Jochen Goetz, the chief financial officer of Daimler Truck who is credited with its successful spinoff from the automotive giant that makes the Mercedes-Benz, died Aug. 5 at the age of 52.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
August 7, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire

Schneider Acquires M&M Transport

Schneider National Inc. announced that it is acquiring dedicated contract carrier M&M Transport Services.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
August 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Daimler Cites Flexibility as Key to Zero-Emission Future

BOSTON — Daimler Truck CEO Martin Daum said flexibility is the key to his company’s preparation for the zero-emission future that is broadly envisioned for trucking.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 13, 2023