Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Transtex Trailer Aerodynamic Device Meets CARB Emissions Standards

CLEVELAND — Transtex, a developer and manufacturer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, said it received preapproval for its Edge Topkit+, meeting California’s environmental standards.

September 12, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Decisiv Unveils Automatic VMRS Encoding Solution

CLEVELAND — Decisiv announced on Sept. 12 an automated encoding system for fleets using Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards.

September 12, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Echo Global Logistics to Go Private in $1.3 Billion Buyout

Echo Global Logistics has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private equity firm The Jordan Co., the companies announced Sept. 10.

September 10, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Carriers Stepping Up Outreach to Recruit Driver Candidates

Motor carriers are expanding the scope of their recruiting efforts amid an ongoing driver shortage that’s been exacerbated by post-pandemic demand, hiring experts said.

September 9, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Trucking Recruitment Firms See Business Surge Amid Driver Shortage

Trucking recruitment firms are seeing a surge in business as carriers seek to fill seats behind the wheel and address a driver shortage that was exacerbated by the pandemic.

September 2, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Fleetmaster Works With Customer, OEMs to Add Electric Trucks

For Virginia-based Fleetmaster Express, transitioning to a greener fleet was compelled in part by a customer’s request and is advancing in concert with truck manufacturers.

September 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Some Carriers Want to Go Green but Face Barriers, Convoy Survey Finds

One-third of small and midsize trucking companies want to reduce emissions but face barriers, a Convoy survey released Aug. 31 showed.

August 31, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

GXO Survey Shows Pandemic Trends Have Accelerated Online Returns

GXO Logistics Chief Investment Officer Mark Manduca detailed Aug. 24 what is driving a rise in online returns and what that may mean for transportation.

August 25, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomousTop 100

UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines

UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.

August 24, 2021
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Goodyear, Plus Announce Autonomous Trucks Collaboration

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a collaboration with automated driving company Plus to integrate Goodyear’s suite of services with Plus technology.

August 23, 2021