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, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Helps Expand Options for Electric Truck Charging

Volvo Trucks North America took a step toward the widespread usage of electric trucks by expanding charging options, the company announced Aug. 26.

September 2, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Fleets Face Increasing Cybersecurity Threats, Experts Say

Trucking companies that are becoming more technological are at risk of increased vulnerability, but there are steps they can take to mitigate such threats.

September 2, 2020
Business

Companies That Prioritize Quality Work Can Sustain Disruptions, Survey Finds

Research firm Gartner in a recent survey found that supply chain companies that build and maintain a culture that prioritizes quality work are better positioned to sustain their businesses when major disruptions occur.

August 27, 2020
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Contract Rates Nearing Possible Jump Amid Rising Spot Prices

The trucking industry could soon see a jump in contract rates if the current environment holds steady, experts said.

August 26, 2020
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Roadrunner Completes Strategic Transformation, Focuses on LTL Business

Roadrunner Transportation Systems said it consists solely of its less-than-truckload operations, having finished its multiyear restructuring plan earlier this year.

August 26, 2020
Business, Equipment

Equipment Finance Leaders Report Improved Confidence

Confidence in the equipment finance market rose in August, according to the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.

August 20, 2020
Business, Equipment, Top 100

Day & Ross Continues Growth Plan by Expanding Into Ohio

Day & Ross detailed the potential next steps of its multiyear expansion plan amid the completion of a new facility Aug. 19.

August 20, 2020
Business, Technology, Fuel

ACT Virtual Series Highlights Environmental Sustainability Challenges

Advanced Clean Transportation on Aug. 18 kicked off a four-month series to discuss environmental sustainability in trucking and the challenges those efforts still face.

August 20, 2020
Business, Logistics

Demand for Freight Drives Up Spot Market Rates

Trucking has seen a turnaround bolstered by spot market rates and increased demand.

August 13, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

J.B. Hunt Progresses Toward Sustainability Goals

J.B. Hunt Transport Services has issued a report that provides a window into the company’s current energy usage and outlines a series of corporatewide sustainability goals it has adopted.

August 13, 2020