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, Logistics

Some Owner-Operators Return to Fleets as Spot Market Softens

A surge in spot market rates that led some truck drivers to leave fleet jobs and go into business for themselves has cooled off, bringing with it a downturn in the number of drivers striking out on their own, industry data shows.

November 21, 2022
Business, Logistics

Trucking Industry Heads Into Smoother Holiday Season

This holiday shipping season is expected to be marked by fewer delays and disruptions compared with the past two years, thanks to early freight movements, a flattening of volume and increased capacity, experts said.

November 17, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Daseke Founder Sells Shares Amid Board Retirement

Daseke Inc. founder Don Daseke will sell his holdings in the company and step down from its board of directors, the company announced Nov. 14.

November 15, 2022
Business

C.H. Robinson Cuts 650 Jobs Amid Changing Market

C.H. Robinson is reducing headcount amid the elimination of 650 positions as part of an effort to align its overall cost structure with market conditions, the company confirmed Nov. 10.

November 10, 2022
Business

Daseke Reports Mixed Q3 Financials

Daseke Inc.’s earnings declined despite revenue gains during the third quarter, the company reported Nov. 9.

November 10, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

GXO Reports Higher Revenue, Lower Earnings for Q3

GXO Logistics Inc. reported revenue growth and a decline in earnings in its third-quarter report released Nov. 8.

November 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Real-World Testing of Autonomous Trucks Ramps Up

Over the past year, the autonomous trucking sector has accelerated efforts to test its technology in real-world applications.

November 8, 2022
Business, Logistics

RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson Stresses Tech Development for New Brokerage Company

RXO CEO Drew Wilkerson plans to grow his newly launched brokerage company while focusing on technology development to gain market share, he said Nov. 3.

November 4, 2022
Business

U.S. Xpress Reports Revenue Gain, Earnings Loss in Q3

U.S. Xpress Enterprises reported revenue growth, but earnings were dragged down for the third quarter because of segment results, the company reported Nov. 3.

November 4, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Werner Reports Revenue Increase for Q3

Werner Enterprises saw revenue rise but income decline during the third quarter of 2022, the company reported Nov. 2.

November 3, 2022