Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


BusinessLogistics

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
BusinessTechnology

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
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

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
BusinessLogistics

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
BusinessTechnology

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
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Load Board Operators Streamline Processes Using Automation, Artificial Intelligence

Load board operators, logistics companies and technology vendors are increasingly utilizing improved data analytics, artificial intelligence and business-process automation to more efficiently connect loads with trucks to move them.

June 1, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Carriers Continue to Raise Wages Amid Driver Shortage

Trucking companies are continuing to increase driver pay as labor capacity remains a challenge amid strong demand.

May 27, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsTop 100

UPS Launches End-to-End Cold Chain Solutions

UPS is taking the lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic to expand its specialty pharmaceutical offerings by establishing UPS Cold Chain Solutions, a suite of technologies, capabilities and global facilities that incorporates those lessons into an integrated logistics platform, the company announced May 24.

May 26, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Safety Culture Helps Fleets Guard Against Lawsuits, Experts Say

Motor carriers with a culture that prioritizes safety can protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits and help stave off the multimillion-dollar court settlements that make headlines in accident litigation involving trucking companies, safety experts said.

May 26, 2021
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafetyLogistics

Roads Busy Again After Pandemic Bring Risk, Experts Say

The nationwide lockdowns brought on by the pandemic cleared the roads of many passenger vehicles and helped truckers keep goods moving. However, as passenger cars gradually return, industry experts are considering how those pandemic-era roads affected safety and how drivers will respond once they start getting crowded again.

May 20, 2021