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, Technology, Safety

Trucking Faces Increasing Threat of Cyberattacks

HOUSTON Trucking is seeing an increase in cyberthreats, a panel of experts said Oct. 23 during the National Motor Freight Traffic Association's Digital Solutions Conference.

October 24, 2023
Business, Equipment

September Trailer Orders Spike With Order Book Openings

U.S. trailer orders in September notched their first year-over-year increase for 2023 as order books for next year began to open, according to ACT Research.

October 23, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Knight-Swift Reports 69% Earnings Drop in Q3

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. on Oct. 19 reported that its third-quarter earnings dropped by 69% year-over-year, even as revenue increased.

October 20, 2023
Business, Equipment

Trucking Economy May Land Softly, Macks Randall Says

AUSTIN, Texas Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall on Oct. 16 expressed hope the economy is heading for a soft landing instead of a more severe falloff.

October 20, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics

Convoy Shuts Down After Failing to Find Buyer

Digital freight network Convoy Inc. was forced to shut its doors after no viable options to continue operations emerged, CEO Dan Lewis said in an Oct. 19 memo to employees.

October 19, 2023
Business

How Trucking Tackles a Tough Labor Market

AUSTIN, Texas The trucking industry is working to overcome employment obstacles amid a tightening labor market and soft economy, a panel of experts said.

October 19, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Mullen Group Reports Mixed Q3 Results

Mullen Group posted an increase in earnings despite a decline in overall revenue during the third quarter, the company reported Oct. 19.

October 19, 2023
Business

Women In Motion Sets Path to Advocate for Female Truckers

AUSTIN, Texas The Women In Motion advocacy group of American Trucking Associations is ramping up a new membership program and crafting a booklet focused on independent contractors.

October 19, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Marten Revenue Nears $280 Million Amid Tough Q3 Market

Marten Transport experienced a decline in revenue and earnings amid tough market conditions during the third quarter, the company reported Oct 18.

October 19, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mack Trucks Introduces New Fleet Management Platform

AUSTIN, Texas Mack Trucks on Oct. 16 introduced a new fleet management portal to provide customers with actionable information about their trucks.

October 17, 2023