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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, Equipment

Daimler Stresses ‘Transition’ to Green Energy

BOSTON — Daimler Truck during a Capital Market Day event recommitted to its ambitions for expansion of alternative fuels, stressing that diesel will remain an important part of the mix.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 11, 2023
Business, Equipment

Daimler Truck Increases Full-Year Guidance

BOSTON — Daimler Truck is updating its sales and financial guidance for the year and launching a share buyback program, moves the company said are buoyed by its business momentum.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
July 11, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Showcases Upgraded Experience Center

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Mack Trucks has opened the doors to its renovated Mack Experience Center, complete with an updated test track, redesigned meeting space and a renovated vehicle showroom.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
June 6, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Peterbilt Unveils Model 589

FORT WORTH, Texas — Peterbilt Motors Co. introduced its new Model 589 truck during an event at Texas Motor Speedway that included customers, dealers and media.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
May 10, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous, Private

Automated Truck Developer Gatik to Make Kroger Deliveries

Autonomous technology developer Gatik is partnering with grocery store chain Kroger for deliveries via automated medium-duty trucks in the Dallas area.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 15, 2023
Business, Fuel

Love’s Travel Stops Founder Tom Love Dies at 85

Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores founder Tom Love, who grew the company from a single service station to a chain of more than 600 truck stop locations nationwide, died March 7, the company announced. He was 85.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
March 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Daimler Automation Head Says Collaboration Key to Tech’s Success

LAS VEGAS — The leader of Daimler Truck North America’s autonomous technology division said the path to self-driving trucking will advance through partnerships like those her company has forged, and believes the outcome of such collaborations will ultimately benefit motor carriers.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 1, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Breaking News

Daimler Unveils High-Efficiency SuperTruck II

LAS VEGAS — Daimler Truck North America has unveiled its SuperTruck II high-efficiency tractor-trailer combination, featuring freight efficiency gains that the company said are built around equipment and components central to real-world tractor-trailer operation.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
February 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DTNA’s John O’Leary Says Infrastructure Challenges Slowing EV Expansion

LAS VEGAS – Daimler Truck North America CEO John O’Leary said charging infrastructure is the key issue limiting further expansion of electric vehicle growth in the trucking industry, and believes his company could be selling more EVs if infrastructure build-out was easier and happening more rapidly.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
January 31, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

CARB to Delay Enforcement of Registration Requirements

The California Air Resources Board is allowing fleets flexibility with some reporting requirements mandated under its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to take effect this year.

Joe Howard | Executive Editor
January 1, 2023