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

Wreaths Across America Salutes Critical Work of Truckers

ARLINGTON, Va. Wreaths Across America showcased the critical work truck drivers do in support of its mission to honor fallen soldiers during its appreciation dinner Dec. 15.

December 18, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. Rusty Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.

December 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition

SAN ANTONIO Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the companys annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.

December 12, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

The post-pandemic trend toward nearshoring of trade is on course to finish the year strong despite an earlier slowdown in broader trade activity.

December 7, 2023
Business, Equipment

November Class 8 Orders Rebound From Three-Month Slump

North American Class 8 truck orders for November rebounded from three months of year-over-year declines, according to ACT Research.

December 7, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

Uber Freight and 窪蹋勛圖厙 Form Partnership on Autonomous Trucks

Uber Freight announced a deal that aligns it with Torc Robitics, and separately outlined how it is delving into where artificial intelligence might support its services in the years ahead.

December 7, 2023
Business, Equipment

October Used Class 8 Sales Up 7% Year-Over-Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in October increased 7% year-over-year to 21,500 units from 20,100 units, ACT Research reported.

November 30, 2023
Business

NRF Reports Record Thanksgiving Shopping Weekend

Thanksgiving weekend shoppers surpassed their record turnout from last year, marking a strong unofficial start to the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation.

November 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3

Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.

November 16, 2023