Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Convoy Launches Backup, Spot Services for Drop-and-Hook

Convoy launched an automated drop-and-hook service for backup and spot freight to give shippers added flexibility for unexpected demand surges, the digital freight network announced May 19.

May 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

ATA Extends Contract for President, CEO Chris Spear

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear has signed a contract that extends his leadership of the organization for five more years, ATA announced.

May 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Diesel Rises 6.3¢ to $3.249; Gas Tops $3

The national average price of a gallon of diesel climbed 6.3 cents to $3.249, according to Energy Information Administration data, in the third straight increase for trucking's main fuel.

May 17, 2021
BusinessEquipment

Organizers Postpone 2021 NACV Show

The North American Commercial Vehicle Show has been postponed for 2021, the organizers announced.

May 14, 2021
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsTop 50

Disruptions Add More Stress to Already Strained Capacity Market

Already stressed capacity is facing new pressure as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic and demand increases.

May 13, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Loads Increasingly Shifting to Spot Market, DAT Data Shows

An increasing number of loads are shifting onto the spot market amid tight conditions in trucking, according to recent data by DAT Freight & Analytics.

May 13, 2021
BusinessLogistics

New TIA Chairman Michael Riccio Highlights Areas of Focus

Michael Riccio discussed his goals as the newest chairman of the Transportation Intermediaries Association during the 2021 TIA Capitol Ideas Conference on May 12.

May 12, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Shell Starship 2.0 Split Into Two Cross-Country Treks

Shell Lubricants is planning to hold two separate cross-country trips to showcase fuel-efficient truck technologies, the company announced May 10.

May 11, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Patrick Moebel Appointed President of FedEx Trade Networks

FedEx Logistics Inc. has appointed Patrick Moebel to be president of FedEx Trade Networks Transport & Brokerage, Inc., the company announced May 10.

May 10, 2021
Business

Managing Financial Risk During COVID

A financial services adviser urged trucking companies to learn as much as possible about new and existing customers’ ability to pay their bills, as navigating the post-pandemic economy will bring with it new challenges.

May 7, 2021