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, Private

Walmart’s Driver Pay Boost Goes Beyond Miles Driven

Walmart Inc. made a big splash recently with the news that it was boosting its overall pay package for first-year drivers to as much as $110,000 a year. But its new compensation package for drivers of all experience levels covers more than just pay per mile.

April 26, 2022
Business, Equipment

Paccar Reports Higher Profit, Revenue for Q1

Paccar Inc. posted increases in net income and total revenue in the first quarter, the truck maker said in its report released April 26.

April 26, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Opens Third E-Commerce Distribution Center in Columbus Market

Ryder System Inc. opened its third multiclient omnichannel distribution center in Columbus, Ohio, the company announced April 25.

April 25, 2022
Business, Safety

Transportation Sector Rallies to Provide Help to Ukrainians

The transportation industry has stepped up to assist the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia’s invasion of the country that triggered a refugee crisis.

April 22, 2022
Business, For-Hire

Landstar Reports Record Revenue, Earnings for Q1

Landstar System Inc. saw revenue and earnings reach a new record during the first quarter, the company reported April 20.

April 21, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Knight-Swift Reports $1.8 Billion Revenue for Q1

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. posted revenue and earnings growth during the first quarter, the company reported April 20.

April 21, 2022
Business

Marten Transport Reports Record Revenue for Q1

Marten Transport posted record revenue and a 52.9% improvement in net income during the first quarter of 2022, the company reported April 19.

April 19, 2022
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

J.B. Hunt Reports Jump in Revenue for Q1

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. experienced a 33% increase in revenue year-over-year for the first quarter of 2022, the company reported April 18.

April 18, 2022
Business, Private, Top 100

Walmart Announces Driver Pay Increase, Training Program

Walmart Inc. is raising pay for its private fleet truck drivers and launching a new training program, the retailer announced April 7.

April 13, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Rand McNally Widens Connected Vehicle Presence With Fleetsu Acquisition

Rand McNally moved to elevate its place in the connected vehicle space by acquiring Fleetsu, the company announced April 12.

April 12, 2022