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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.


Technology, Business, Equipment, Safety

ITLC Corner: Omnichannel Networks Demand Flexibility

Retailers are working to identify technologies that will help them build better omnichannel networks, with everything from warehouse distribution systems to mobile devices for in-store staff included in the mix.

March 18, 2016
Business

Caterpillar, Navistar to End Vocational Venture; Plan to Build Severe-Duty Trucks Independently

Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corp. will terminate the arrangement under which Navistar builds vocational trucks for Caterpillar, and each company will move forward with independent lines of severe-duty trucks, the companies announced in separate statements.

August 3, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Equipment, Technology, Autonomous

Ford Unveils Medium-Duty Trucks Updated With New Telematics System

INDIANAPOLIS Ford Motor Co. introduced a redesigned lineup of medium-duty trucks here that includes dedicated tractor models in two weight classes, and an updated telematics suite.

March 4, 2015
Business

Chevrolet Debuts Chassis-Cab Midsize Truck

INDIANAPOLIS Chevrolet introduced a commercial version of its Colorado midsize pickup here that is sold without a cargo box to give businesses the option of installing service bodies on the truck.

March 4, 2015
Business, Fuel

Odyne Debuts Plug-In Hybrid Fuel Tanker

INDIANAPOLIS Odyne Systems showcased a fuel tanker truck equipped with a plug-in hybrid system at the Work Truck Show here and revealed the identity of a customer for the technology.

March 4, 2015
Business

Espar Launches Fuel-Cell CNG Heaters

Systems that maintain sleeper cabs temperatures and hotel loads through use of fuel-cell technology and compressed natural gas are among new products being launched by Espar Products Inc.

September 19, 2014
Business

Navistar Launches eStar Electric Truck

Navistar Inc. has introduced its first all-electric delivery van, a medium-duty model with a range of up to 100 miles that can be recharged in six to eight hours.

June 2, 2010
Business

Daimler Plans Product Blitz, Renschler Says

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Daimler Trucks chief Andreas Renschler said Thursday that his company is readying the largest introduction of new vehicles in its history.

March 25, 2010
Business

Navistar Unveils Updated ProStar Plus

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Navistar Inc. has introduced the ProStar Plus, a lighter, more fuel-efficient version of its ProStar Class 8 tractor.

March 25, 2010
Business, Government, Safety, Fuel, Equipment

Navistar Unveils Updated ProStar

LOUISVILLE, Ky. Navistar Inc. has introduced the ProStar Plus, a lighter, more fuel-efficient version of its ProStar Class 8 tractor.

March 25, 2010