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

IHS Expects Trucking Recovery Despite Concerns in 2021

Trucking is likely to see strong gains this year, but risks remain as the economy tries to leave the coronavirus behind, according to IHS Markit.

March 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber Freight Expands Procurement Options With Market Access

Uber Freight has launched a new procurement channel that enables shippers to source capacity directly over its freight marketplace.

March 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ford Telematics Now Available for Non-Ford Commercial Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. is making its telematics system available to all commercial vehicle manufacturers, the company announced.

March 8, 2021
Business

Mullen Group to Acquire APPS Transport

Mullen Group has entered into a letter of intent agreement to acquire APPS Transport Group.

March 8, 2021
Business, Equipment

Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Report Drop in Revenue Due to Pandemic

A majority of heavy-duty repair shops saw a significant drop in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, a new report found.

March 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Efficiency Gains Arise From COVID-Induced Contactless Delivery

COVID-19 has driven the need for contactless delivery methods, but a silver lining may be increased efficiency.

March 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Top 50

COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions

The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.

March 2, 2021
Business, Equipment

For Recruiting and Retention, Trucking Companies Should Focus on Equipment, Pay

Trucking companies must focus on maintaining good equipment and keeping lines of communication open with drivers to ensure effective recruitment and retention, a new report found.

February 24, 2021
Business, Fuel

Experts Warn of Spiking DEF Prices

Prices for the diesel exhaust fluid that is a vital component of emissions systems on newer trucks are rising as costs for urea — a core DEF ingredient — have jumped.

February 22, 2021
Business, Safety

ATA Launches Efforts to Help Texans Battered by Storm

American Trucking Associations has launched a relief effort aimed at helping those in Texas and Louisiana impacted by the recent deadly snowstorm.

February 22, 2021