ABOUT JOE

When you work with Joe, you having someone on your side with decades of experience analyzing and recommending powertrains and systems for the most efficient, highest-performing trucks. Joe specializes in heavy haul and road train mining applications using Allison’s fully automatic transmissions.

Take advantage of Joe’s expertise through cost-savings analysis of your heavy haul set-up, a high-energy video series on the fundamental elements of truck design and mechanics, and in-person classroom or conference speaking.

Training Videos

Speaking Engagements

Who is Joe?

Joe Johansson grew up in South Africa, and obtained his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Natal University in Durban in 1973.

He joined the Road Transport division of South African Transport Services, a multi-faceted transport organization encompassing road, rail, air and harbor activity. During this time, he was involved in vehicle specification, running maintenance shops, and managing a heavy haul oversize load division.

In 1989, he and his family moved to the USA, settling in Indianapolis, where he was employed at Allison Transmission for 25 years before retiring in 2015.

During his tenure at Allison, Joe worked as a Senior Application Engineer and became knowledgeable in PTO systems, drivelines, cooling systems and all the aspects of engineering automatic transmissions into heavy duty trucks. He has supported the Paccar group, and for many years the Daimler Truck N.A. brands.

He worked closely with many Allison heavy haul customers, and lectured several years at the NTEA Work Truck Show.

Upon retiring in 2015, Joe founded Johansson & Associates LLC, specializing in heavy haul analysis. This entails reviewing road profiles, and recommending equipment and axle ratios to provide adequate performance for heavy haul road trains up to 500k lb. GCW. He has also lectured in truck technology in various locations throughout the USA, Canada, Mexico and Central America.

In 2019 he began developing video based truck technology training called Truck Fundamentals.

Project Management
- Developed Allison Transmission support equipment including Power Take-Offs.
- Oversaw expansion of Laminate Industries production plant in South Africa.
- Installed turn-key equipment at S.M.Goldstein’s South African mines.
Heavy Haul Operations
Directed movement of heavy loads using Pacific and Nicolas equipment for South African Transport Services during SASOL construction.
Vehicle Development
- Designed specifications for truck and trailer equipment purchases for South African Transport Services.
- Provided engineering support for Allison Transmission’s powertrain integration with PACCAR and Daimler Truck N.A.
- Conducted vehicle tests.
Performance Analysis
Analyzed heavy haul route performance of trucks using Allison transmissions.
Product Development
Developed converter module for Allison Transmission.
Production Facility Management
Managed truck and trailer production facility with 160 employees for South African Transport Services.
Powertrain Optimization And Recommendations
- Lectured for NTEA on powertrain optimization.
- Lectured to Allison Transmission sales staff on Science To Sales training.

What Others Are Saying

“Joe Johansson and I have worked together for a number of years. His significant knowledge of heavy vehicles and tremendous work ethic leaves no doubt that his efforts will provide the best solution for the customer. Joe truly is an ‘optimizer’ of heavy vehicle systems.”
– Rich Price, Director, Application Engineering, Allison Transmission Inc.

“Joe can relate vehicle performance predictions in such a way that impresses people from all levels; from Engineering VP’s; demanding Operations Managers, experienced truck drivers, through to the least educated audiences.”
– Tony McParland, Application Engineer, Western Star, Daimler Truck N.A.

“I first worked with Joe on a thirty tri-axle dump truck deal in 2005. Since then, we built the ultimate heavy-haul truck, being able to run 70 mph empty and move up to 450,000 lbs loaded. Could not have done it with out Joe’s help and guidance. He has truly been one of the great people to work with in the transportation field.”
– Shawn Allen, Sales Manager, Crows Truck Service

Let’s talk about how Joe could help you

ABOUT JOE

Who is Joe?

What Others Are Saying

Let’s talk about how Joe could help you