Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Trucks Bolsters Maintenance Plan With AI

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Blue Service Contract AI models will act as an adaptive maintenance system that adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors like fuel consumption, idle time and oil samples.

October 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA Leader Accepts Keys to New America’s Road Team Truck

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The new Volvo VNL, an updated version of its predecessor introduced Jan. 23, boasts enhanced aerodynamics designed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 10%.

October 14, 2024
Business

ATA Celebrates Leadership Graduates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations introduced the newest graduates of its professional leadership program Oct. 13 during the 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition.

October 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

Nashville’s M&W Logistics Wins 2024 Frontline Heroes Award

M&W Logistics Group has long believed in supporting its local Nashville community, so when the call came for help building a shelter for at-risk women, it stepped up.

October 13, 2024
Business, Safety

Trucking, Law Enforcement Partner to Fight Human Trafficking

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking and its law enforcement partners have made major strides in developing methods to combat human trafficking, a panel of experts said Oct. 12.

October 12, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

MCE 2024 to Showcase Trucking’s Importance

American Trucking Associations will stress the importance of professional drivers as part of its 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn.

October 11, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Inch Up in September

North American Class 8 truck orders ended three months of year-over-year declines with a slight rise in September, according to ACT Research.

October 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics

NMFTA Launches Benchmarking Program for LTL Industry

On Oct. 1, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association held its first meeting for a new benchmarking group aimed at boosting efficiency through shared insights.

October 10, 2024
Business, Logistics

Experts Predict Busy but Similar Peak Shipping Season

As holiday shoppers gear up for an earlier start to the season, transportation experts predict a bustling peak period that mirrors last year’s activity.

October 10, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Gatik AI Partners With Experts for Autonomous Safety Audit

The evaluation examines multiple facets of operations, from the core self-driving component to the ecosystem of supporting services.

October 8, 2024