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

More Carriers Raise Pay Amid Driver Shortage

Trucking companies are continuing to increase pay to recruit and retain drivers to protect against ongoing labor capacity issues.

June 17, 2021
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

GlobalTranz, Worldwide Express Announce Merger

GlobalTranz Enterprises and Worldwide Express are merging in a deal announced June 11, bringing together two non-asset-based providers of logistics services.

June 11, 2021
Business, Top 100

Forward Air Institutes Destination-Based Compensation Increase

Forward Air Corp. is pursuing a new destination-based compensation increase for its fleet partners within its LTL and truckload divisions, the company announced June 8.

June 11, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Truck Cargo Thefts Skyrocketed Amid COVID-19

The trucking industry has seen a surge in cargo thefts since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, according to experts.

June 10, 2021
Business, Technology, Fuel, Top 50

DHL System Helps Shippers Balance Costs and Sustainability

DHL Supply Chain has developed a program that is designed to help shippers select carriers that are aligned with their environmental goals.

June 9, 2021
Business, Logistics

Suddath Expands Local Moving Brand to Orlando

The Suddath Companies has expanded its recently launched MoveDay local moving brand to Orlando, the company announced June 7.

June 7, 2021
Business, Technology

Despite Retention Issues, Most Truck Drivers Not Looking for Work

The majority of truck drivers are not actively looking for a new job, but a robust recruiting environment makes it easy for them to find one should they want to make a move, a recent industry survey found.

June 3, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

E2open CEO Details Value Added in BluJay Solutions Acquistion

E2open CEO Michael Farlekas said his company’s supply chain solutions platform will be enhanced with more capabilities such as logistics execution software via its acquisition of BluJay Solutions.

June 3, 2021
Business, Logistics

Consumer Brands Launches Supply Chain Disruption Task Force

The Consumer Brands Association on June 2 launched a new task force aimed at increasing visibility and easing supply chain pressures.

June 2, 2021
Business, Technology

Shell, Penske Collaborate on Emission-Reduction Plan

Shell Oil Co. and Penske Corp. are collaborating to help drive decarbonization and sustainability, the companies announced May 28.

June 1, 2021