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

Bosch Bets on Hydrogen for EV Trucking Future

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Bosch has gone all-in on hydrogen, seeing it as a key pathway to making trucking more sustainable, executives at the company explained Jan. 8 during CES 2024.

January 10, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Global Freight

US Trucking Faces Downstream Effects From Suez Canal Attacks

A militant group that is attacking container vessels along the Suez Canal in Egypt is causing shipment disruptions that threaten to inflict downstream effects on the U.S. trucking sector.

January 9, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Nikola Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV at CES

LAS VEGAS 鈥 Nikola Corp. showcased the range and maneuverability of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck Jan. 7 during a test ride at CES 2024.

January 8, 2024
Business, Safety

Driver Recruitment Success Hinges on Freight Turnaround

Experts are having a difficult time predicting the demand for professional truck drivers this year, saying it ultimately will hinge on an anticipated freight market turnaround.聽

January 2, 2024
Business, Safety

Driver Recruitment Rolls On Amid 2023 Freight Downturn

The demand for professional truck drivers continued to show signs of activity this year despite an overall slowdown in the freight market.

December 19, 2023
Government, Business

Wreaths Across America Salutes Critical Work of Truckers

ARLINGTON, Va. 鈥 Wreaths Across America showcased the critical work truck drivers do in support of its mission to honor fallen soldiers during its appreciation dinner Dec. 15.

December 18, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rush Enterprises Boss Anticipates Truck Sales Slowdown

SAN ANTONIO 鈥 Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. 鈥淩usty鈥 Rush anticipates a slowdown in truck sales next year, with the industry steadily catching up on its backlog of orders.

December 14, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michael French Named Grand Champion in Technician Event

SAN ANTONIO 鈥 Rush Enterprises technician Michael French was named grand champion by his company during a vehicle maintenance competition Dec. 12.

December 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

2022 Rush Technician Rodeo Winner Returns to Competition

SAN ANTONIO 鈥 Rush Enterprises technician Paul Crawford advanced to the final round in the company鈥檚 annual technician challenge, hoping to defend his grand champion title.

December 12, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

The post-pandemic trend toward nearshoring of trade is on course to finish the year strong despite an earlier slowdown in broader trade activity.

December 7, 2023