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Joe Antoshak

Joe Antoshak

Editor, Multiplatform

Joe Antoshak is the multiplatform editor at Transport Topics, where he focuses on audience growth and engagement.


Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Sets Up as Go-To Truck for Harsh Canadian Climate

EDMONTON, Alberta — Bolstered by a growing Canadian economy and a strong trucking market overall, Mack Trucks is looking to increase its presence across the northern border.

October 15, 2018
Business, Technology

Ritchie Bros. Unveils New SaaS Program

Ritchie Bros., a global asset management and multichannel disposition company, has introduced a new cloud-based Software-as-a-Service program that allows users to access an inventory management system, data analytics and dashboards, branded e-commerce sites and multiple external sales channels from any internet-enabled device.

October 9, 2018
Government, Business, Safety

NHTSA Reports Spike in Large-Truck Occupant Fatalities

Department of Transportation officials centered on an optimistic but guarded message Oct. 3: Roadway fatalities were down 2% year-over-year in 2017, but that did not necessarily indicate an across-the-board trend.

October 4, 2018
Business

Former ATA Chairman Ernest Cox Dies at 89

Ernest Stedman Cox, a former American Trucking Associations chairman and prominent figure in the industry, died Oct. 1. He was 89.

October 4, 2018
Business, Equipment

Kenworth Touts New W990 at Las Vegas Media Event

Kenworth Truck Co. introduced the W990, a new long-hood conventional Class 8 tractor.

September 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Carrier Transicold Highlights Vector HE 19 at IAA

Carrier Transicold Europe showcased several new products at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, as well as its sustainable transport solutions.

September 27, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Thermo King Introduces Clean-Energy Refrigerant Options

Thermo King, a provider of transport temperature-control solutions, showcased its latest clean energy cooling systems at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany, including several refrigeration units, a discharge evaporator and new solar panels.

September 26, 2018
Government, Business, Logistics

AAR Announces Ian Jefferies to Succeed Current President, CEO Edward Hamberger

The Association of American Railroads has announced that a new president will take the reins at the start of next year.

September 19, 2018
Government, Business

Parcel Giants, Logistics Companies Announce Hiring Plans Ahead of Holiday Season

Several of the shipping industry’s largest entities have unveiled their plans for holiday season hires. The temporary employees will help support an anticipated increase in packages beginning in November and continuing through January.

September 17, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 50

North Carolina Town Eyes Drones as Future of Package Delivery

Holly Springs, N.C., hopes to be among the first spots in the United States where drones are used for package delivery.

September 17, 2018