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, Safety, Fuel

New TMC Chair Todd Cotier Focuses on the Details

Keeping a close eye on the fine points is important to Todd Cotier, the new chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. So much so that he’s making it the theme of his chairmanship.

March 3, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Todd Cotier Installed as New TMC Chairman

ORLANDO, Fla. — Todd Cotier became the newest general chairman of the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council when he was installed March 1 during a reception at Universal Studios Florida.

March 2, 2023
Business, Equipment

Used Class 8 Prices Down 16% Year-Over-Year in January

Used Class 8 truck sales in January decreased 12% month-over-month to 18,500 units from 21,100 units, ACT Research reported.

March 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

AVs Could Alter Trucking Insurance Landscape

ORLANDO, Fla. — The emergence of autonomous vehicle technology could have profound repercussions for trucking insurance, according to a panel of experts Feb. 28 during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

March 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

VTNA Introduces Dealer Service Plan Alongside Connected Tech

ORLANDO, Fla. — Volvo Trucks North America launched a dealer-managed service plan and connected vehicle technology tool Feb. 28 during the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition.

February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Recognizes Four Trucking Maintenance Leaders With Highest Honor

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four trucking and maintenance professionals were presented the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug on Feb. 27.

February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Report Shows Maintenance Cost Increases Are Slowing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking continues to face rising maintenance and repair costs, but the degree to which they are increasing has slowed, a Decisiv executive said Feb 26.

February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Heavy-Duty Repair Revenue Recovers to Pre-COVID Norms

ORLANDO, Fla. — The heavy-duty repair shop industry has seen business levels return to where they were before the coronavirus pandemic, a new report determined.

February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Michelin Launches Sustainability-Focused Fleet Management Brand

ORLANDO, Fla. — Michelin launched a fleet management brand focused on improving sustainability in commercial trucking, the company announced Feb. 26. The Michelin Connected Fleet brand brings a portfolio of data-driven solutions to the industry.

February 26, 2023
Business, Equipment, For-Hire

January Net Trailer Orders Drop 58% Following Year-End Surge

U.S. trailer orders in January decreased 9% year-over-year to 24,300 from 26,595 a year earlier, reported ACT Research. This comes a month after net trailer orders reached their second-highest level on record at 57,300. Also, orders dropped 58% from near-record results the prior month.

February 23, 2023