Latest News Updates From Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


GovernmentFuel

Diesel Drops 5.1¢ to $5.033 in Second Straight Decline

The national average price of diesel slid 5.1 cents to $5.033 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 12.

September 12, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Freight Brokers Poised to See Gross-Margin Expansion

Stable spot rates coupled with rising contractual rates could help drive gross-margin expansion for freight brokers, according to experts.

September 8, 2022
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Dips 3.1¢ to $5.084 a Gallon

The national average price of diesel dropped 3.1 cents to $5.084 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data on Sept. 5.

September 6, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Driver Training Programs Overwhelmed by Interest

Truck driver training programs are in need of more resources and instructors to handle an influx of people interested in joining the industry.

September 1, 2022
Business

Real Estate Firms Focus on Trucking

The commercial real estate sector has sharpened its focus on trucking-related properties as demand for facilities and space has increased.

August 31, 2022
BusinessFor-Hire

ATA Group Advances Trucking Diversity Initiative

A working group formed by American Trucking Associations to advance diversity in the industry has drafted guidelines to help fleets of all sizes foster greater inclusiveness in their ranks, and has now created an award to recognize industry diversity efforts.

August 26, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Bridgestone to Add 380 Jobs as Part of Plant Expansion

Bridgestone Americas is adding 380 new manufacturing jobs as part of an expansion of its tire plant in Morrison, Tenn., the tiremaker announced Aug. 25.

August 26, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Truckload Sector’s Q2 Slowdown Not Nearly as Bad as Feared

The truckload sector reported a strong second quarter, but there were signs that nearly two years of robust freight activity may be starting to slow.

August 25, 2022
BusinessLogistics

Heartland Express to Acquire CFI Truckload Business for $525 Million

Heartland Express Inc. on Aug. 22 announced plans to acquire Contract Freighters’ nondedicated truckload business as well as Mexican entities under CFI Logistica in a $525 million deal.

August 22, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Daimler Truck Shrugs Off Supply Chain Issues With Rising Sales

Daimler Truck Holding AG overcame supply chain headwinds to increase unit sales during the second quarter of 2022, the company reported Aug. 11.

August 11, 2022