Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Experts: Fleets Should Expect Even Higher Insurance Costs

Trucking insurance premiums have been on the rise in recent years and are expected to get worse.

February 26, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

More Fleets Move Toward Freight Matching

The trucking industry is seeing an increased shift toward freight-matching platforms as some major fleets become the latest users.

February 26, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafety

Why Cyberattacks Should Be Concerning to Trucking

The trucking industry has improved with the use of technology, but the advancement has also increased the risk of cyberattacks.

February 25, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Declines 0.8¢ a Gallon to $2.882

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel declined by less than a cent per gallon Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

February 24, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafetyAutonomous

Outrider Gets $53 Million to Automate Truck Yards

Technology company Outrider closed out an early stage of financing with $53 million to automate truck yards, the company announced Feb. 19.

February 19, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Declines 2¢ a Gallon to $2.89

The price of diesel fuel declined by 2 cents a gallon nationally Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

February 18, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Technological Disruptions Bring Risk for Fleets

A systemwide update to GPS technology last year gave the trucking industry and other sectors a glimpse into how large-scale technological malfunctions can cause broad-based problems for businesses, but small-scale issues can be just as disruptive, experts said.

February 18, 2020
BusinessTop 50Top 100

Ryder Posts Earnings Loss, Record Revenue in Q4

Ryder System Inc. reported record fourth-quarter revenue and a loss in earnings due to previously announced expenses.

February 13, 2020
BusinessLogistics

Hub Group Posts Decrease in Q4, Full-Year Results

Hub Group reported a fourth quarter close to expectations that paled in comparison with the record-breaking results in 2018.

February 10, 2020
BusinessTechnologyTop 50Top 100

Werner Q4 Profits Dip

Werner Enterprises posted declines in fourth-quarter and full-year profits but came in ahead of Wall Street expectations for its Q4 profit.

February 6, 2020