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

Low Rates, Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Independent Drivers

The high-demand environment over the past two years was met with a rise in independent truckers, but increased headwinds threaten that trend

July 20, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Reports Q2 Revenue Jump to $3.84 Billion

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on July 19 posted earnings and revenue growth for the second quarter that was driven by strong segment results.

July 20, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Marten Reports Record-Breaking Results for Q2

Marten Transport on July 18 reported the highest operating revenue and operating income in its history for the second quarter.

July 19, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Trucking Faces Pressure to Prepare for Holidays Early

Supply chain pressures are forcing trucking to get an early start to the holiday shipping season despite a shift of underlying conditions within the industry.

July 18, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

FourKites Reports Chinese Ports Recovery, but Elevated US Transit Times

While Chinese ports are close to recovering, transit times to the United States have remained elevated, according to supply chain visibility company FourKites.

July 14, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Arizona Congressman Joins Nikola for EV Showcase at Capitol

WASHINGTON — Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) joined Phoenix-based truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. to showcase two electric trucks near the U.S. Capitol Building.

July 13, 2022
Government, Business, Safety

Younger Drivers Look Beyond Pay When Choosing Carriers, ATRI Finds

The American Transportation Research Institute found the majority of young truck drivers are motivated by factors besides pay when choosing a carrier.

July 12, 2022
Government, Fuel

Diesel Sheds 10.7¢ to $5.568 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dropped 10.7 cents in its third consecutive decline, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 11.

July 11, 2022
Government, Fuel

EIA Reports $5.675 National Diesel Price After Three-Week Delay

The U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 7 released fuel prices covering a three-week reporting delay, and the national average price for diesel fell 10.8 cents to $5.675 in its second straight decline.

July 7, 2022
Business, Logistics

Spot Market Decline Accelerates as Demand Softens

Trucking’s spot market is experiencing an accelerating decline as pre-pandemic conditions re-emerge.

July 7, 2022