Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Fleets Rally to Aid Hurricane Laura Victims

Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc when it made landfall Aug. 27, but fleets have rallied to help the victims in the couple of weeks since.

September 10, 2020
Business, Top 100

FedEx Prepares for Unprecedented Surge Ahead of Holidays

FedEx Corp. is positioning itself for what it is predicting will be an unprecedented peak holiday shipping season, the company said Sept. 8.

September 9, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment

Uber Freight Expands Enterprise Shipping Offerings

Uber Freight launched two new software solutions aimed at expanding its enterprise shipper offerings, the company announced Sept. 8.

September 8, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

Freight Market Could Be Shifting in Favor of Carriers

The freight market could be shifting toward carriers after favoring shippers the past two years.

September 3, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Helps Expand Options for Electric Truck Charging

Volvo Trucks North America took a step toward the widespread usage of electric trucks by expanding charging options, the company announced Aug. 26.

September 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Fleets Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats, Experts Say

Trucking companies that are becoming more technological are at risk of increased vulnerability, but there are steps they can take to mitigate such threats.

September 2, 2020
Business

Companies That Prioritize Quality Work Can Sustain Disruptions, Survey Finds

Research firm Gartner in a recent survey found that supply chain companies that build and maintain a culture that prioritizes quality work are better positioned to sustain their businesses when major disruptions occur.

August 27, 2020
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Contract Rates Nearing Possible Jump Amid Rising Spot Prices

The trucking industry could soon see a jump in contract rates if the current environment holds steady, experts said.

August 26, 2020
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Roadrunner Completes Strategic Transformation, Focuses on LTL Business

Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it consists solely of its less-than-truckload operations, having finished its multiyear restructuring plan earlier this year.

August 26, 2020
Business, Equipment

Equipment Finance Leaders Report Improved Confidence

Confidence in the equipment finance market rose in August, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

August 20, 2020