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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.


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Transport Topics Launches Premium Content for Subscribers

Beginning March 30, Transport Topics will begin publishing a new selection of 鈥淧remium鈥 stories on ttnews.com.

March 30, 2026
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ATA Seeks Expanded Compliance Latitude for EPA '27 Rules

American Trucking Associations is asking EPA to re-evaluate and make adjustments to its forthcoming nitrogen oxide emissions rules for 2027 model-year heavy-duty trucks.

February 19, 2026
BusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA Picks 20 Drivers as Newest America鈥檚 Road Team Captains

American Trucking Associations has selected 20 professional truck drivers based on their safety records and professionalism to serve as America鈥檚 Road Team captains for 2026-2027.

January 27, 2026
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Fleets Bring Drivers Into the Fold to Identify Cost Savings

Fleet executives said achievable incentives and frank discussions about opportunities for cost reductions can help companies operate cohesively to navigate difficult times.

November 21, 2025
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SuperTruck 2 Might Be DOE鈥檚 Final Concept Fleet

With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.

October 28, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Vigilance Key for Fleets as Cybersecurity Threats Evolve

"There are a lot of these little things we take for granted 鈥 that鈥檚 what attackers prey on," Isaac Instruments' Joe Russo said during a cybersecurity panel discussion at MCE 2025.

October 27, 2025
BusinessTechnologySafety

Natural Language Cues Beyond Trucks鈥 AI-Powered Dispatch

鈥淲e are delivering a natural language interface that the dispatcher or load planner can enter information that just popped up," says CEO Hans Galland.

October 27, 2025
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Future of SuperTruck Program in Doubt After Funding Pullback

The Department of Energy recently terminated $7.5 billion in grants for 223 projects that had been approved by the Biden administration.

October 24, 2025
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Clean Energy to Display New Freightliner X15N Demo Truck at MCE

Clean Energy Fuels is displaying a second Class 8 demonstration truck that runs on renewable natural gas at American Trucking Associations鈥 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 23, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025

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