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, Technology, Safety

Carriers Look Beyond Pool of Available Drivers

Trucking companies are working to expand their driver recruitment reach by bolstering diversity and inclusion initiatives, experts said.

May 26, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Cargo Theft Trends Shift Amid Emboldened Criminals

A shift in goods being swiped by cargo thieves indicates that criminals targeting the trucking industry are returning to pre-pandemic activity.

May 26, 2022
Business, Fuel, Logistics

Spot Market Normalization Signals Uncertain Future

The spot market has been declining, but with rates and volumes still above historic norms it’s unclear where it will stabilize.

May 19, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Ryder Expands Last-Mile Delivery Network With Boise Hub

Ryder System Inc. opened a facility in Caldwell, Idaho, as part of a strategic expansion of its last-mile network, the company announced May 17.

May 17, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

Region Results Mixed, Leading to 1¢ Diesel Drop Nationwide

The national average price of diesel dipped after a two-week surge, dropping 1 cent to $5.613 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported May 16.

May 16, 2022
Business, Logistics

Ryder Gets $4.4 Billion Takeover Offer From HG Vora

Ryder System Inc. on May 13 confirmed receipt of a $4.4 billion offer to be acquired by HG Vora Capital Management, a proposal that Wall Street analysts said reflects the high value the potential buyer sees in the leasing company’s business.

May 13, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Trucking Continues to See Robust M&A Market

Trucking and logistics continue to see strong merger and acquisition activity, a trend that goes back more than a year.

May 12, 2022
Business, Logistics

XPO Reports Record $3.47 Billion in Revenue for Q1

XPO Logistics Inc. reported its highest revenue of any quarter in its history May 9 for the first quarter of 2022.

May 9, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Rises 11.4¢, Sets New Record at $5.623 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel posted its second double-digit increase in as many weeks, rising 11.4 cents to $5.623 a gallon and a new all-time high, according to Energy Information Administration data released May 9.

May 9, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

U.S. Xpress Reports Earnings Loss Despite Revenue Gains

U.S. Xpress Enterprises reported revenue growth but a decline in earnings for the first quarter of 2022.

May 9, 2022