Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Government, Fuel, For-Hire

Diesel Falls 7.1¢ to $5.073 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel shed 7.1 cents to $5.073 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released April 11.

April 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Logistics

COVID Fundamentally Changed Cold Chain Companies

The coronavirus vaccine rollout required rapid adjustment by cold chain companies that continues to influence technologies and operations more than a year later.

April 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Autonomous

U.S. Xpress, Kodiak Partner on Autonomous Freight Program

U.S. Xpress Enterprises and the self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics Inc. are teaming to run an autonomous freight route, the companies announced April 7.

April 7, 2022
Business, Logistics

ODFL Details Latest Step in Multiyear Expansion Effort

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.’s strategy of expanding its real estate footprint is helping the carrier add capacity, a company executive said April 5 in an exclusive interview with Transport Topics.

April 6, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 100

FedEx Logistics Opens Global Headquarters in Memphis

FedEx Logistics Inc. opened its new global headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., on April 5.

April 6, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Rising Fuel Costs Slow Spot Rate Descent

The rise in fuel prices is slowing a decline in spot rates while also potentially suppressing base revenue for some carriers, experts said.

March 31, 2022
Business, Logistics

Trucking Companies Bet on Intermodal Growth

J.B. Hunt, Knight-Swift and Schneider are among the motor carriers expanding their intermodal operations for new avenues for growth.

March 31, 2022
Government, Business, Technology

Economic Changes Drive a New Trucking Environment, Panelists Say

The trucking industry is starting to normalize as the coronavirus pandemic loses its grasp on the economy, a panel of experts said March 23.

March 24, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 100

A. Duie Pyle to Open Three Locations in Virginia

A. Duie Pyle is opening three new facilities as part of an effort to expand its services into Virginia, the company announced March 15.

March 22, 2022
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Carriers Suspend Operations in Russia, Ukraine

Transportation companies have been suspending operations in Russia and Ukraine amid the ongoing war between the countries.

March 17, 2022