Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Volvo VNL Offers Restful Night, On-Road Performance

Volvo hosted a roughly 100-mile five-truck ride-along convoy to showcase the truck’s on-road performance and interior amenities.

September 25, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Volvo Trucks Opens Orders for VNR Class 8 Regional Hauler

Volvo said 90% of the new model has been redesigned from the prior generation. It focused on improving fuel economy through enhanced aerodynamics, powertrain features and idling systems.

September 23, 2025
BusinessEquipment

US Trailer Orders Hit Four Months of Year-Over-Year Gains

U.S. trailer orders reached four consecutive months of year-over-year gains in August, ACT Research reported. Preliminary net data showed an increase of 7% to 9,000 units.

September 22, 2025
BusinessLogistics

FedEx Revenue, Net Income Increase for Q1 2026

“Our earnings growth underscores the success of our strategic initiatives, as we are flexing our network and reducing our cost-to-serve," CEO Raj Subramaniam said in a statement.

September 19, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Overhaul Helps Recover $1.4 Million in Stolen Electronics

Cargo protection company Overhaul facilitated the recovery of $1.4 million in stolen electronics in an incident that points to the growth of more sophisticated criminal networks.

September 18, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Freight Market Showed Hopeful Signs in Q2

The freight market showed signs of recovery in the second quarter despite ongoing issues preventing it from truly turning a corner, according to experts.

September 5, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Used Truck Sales and Prices Increase in July

Average retail sale price increased 11.5% year over year to $62,254 from $55,819 and 2.3% sequentially from $60,830, according to ACT Research.

August 28, 2025
BusinessLogistics

Trucking Strategies Shift as Tariffs Roil Supply Chains

The 2025 Wells Fargo Supply Chain Report confirmed a prevailing belief that businesses were proactive in importing freight to the U.S. in advance of tariffs taking effect earlier this year.

August 28, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics

Ports See Strong July Cargo Gains From Tariff Frontloading

The Port of Los Angeles reported its busiest month on record with container volume increasing 8.5% to 1,019,837 20-foot-equivalent units from 939,600 last year.

August 27, 2025
BusinessEquipment

US Trailer Orders Rise for Third Straight Month

Preliminary net data showed orders increased 18% to 8,700 units compared with the same time last year. But they also dropped 43% sequentially from June.

August 21, 2025