Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


BusinessEquipmentBreaking News

Class 8 Truck Sales End Nearly a Year of Declines

U.S. Class 8 retail sales ended 11 consecutive months of year-over-year declines with a small uptick in July, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

August 13, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Canadian Labor Board Leaves Door Open for Rail Strike

The ruling found that a work stoppage between the Teamsters and rail companies would not pose an immediate threat to public health and safety, meaning a strike could occur as soon as Aug. 22.

August 13, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone Reports Earnings Loss on Revenue Gain

Bridgestone Corp. experienced an increase in revenue but a decline in earnings during the second quarter of 2024, the company reported Aug. 9.

August 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Nikola Reports Q2 Shortfall but FCEV Sales Grow

Nikola Corp. reported a 103% revenue increase but wider losses in the second quarter as electric vehicle sales gained momentum, the company announced Aug. 9.

August 9, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Stumble Again in July

ACT preliminary data showed orders fell 13% to 13,400 units. They also experienced a drop of 8% from the previous month.

August 8, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Forward Air Posts Q2 Loss, but Revenue Soars on Acquisition

Despite the reported net loss, investors appeared to be responding positively. It was primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge related to the Omni acquisition.

August 8, 2024
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

RXO Faces Revenue Decline, Net Loss in Q2

The Charlotte, N.C.-based asset-light transportation provider posted a net loss of $7 million, or 6 cents a diluted share.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Daimler Truck Reports 4% Revenue Decline in Q2

The German truck manufacturer posted a net profit of $860 million, or $1.01 per share, for the three months ending June 30.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyBreaking News

Bestpass, Drivewyze Join Forces in Major Acquisition

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions has acquired connected truck and weigh station network operator Drivewyze, the companies announced Aug. 7.

August 7, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

GXO Logistics Reports 19% Revenue Surge in Q2 2024

GXO Logistics saw revenue grow 19% in the second quarter of 2024 to $2.85 billion. However, the contract logistics firm reported a drop in net income to $39 million from $66 million in 2023.

August 6, 2024