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, Logistics, Top 50

Brokers Expect Rising Contract Rates for 2022

Freight brokerage firms are anticipating that contract rates will keep rising this year, with a slowdown not expected until year’s end.

March 3, 2022
Business, Safety

More Carriers Announce Driver Pay Raises

Carriers continue to hike pay in hopes of stemming the driver shortage, with Cargo Transporters, B&G Supply Co., Montgomery Transport and Two Marines Moving among the latest to announce raises.

March 3, 2022
Business, Logistics

How Freight Volumes Get Suppressed Despite Strong Demand

Carriers have struggled to fully capitalize on high demand because of factors suppressing volumes, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said March 1.

March 2, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50

GXO, Clipper Boards Agree to Terms on Acquisition

The GXO Logistics and Clipper Logistics boards of directors on Feb. 28 said they have agreed to terms on the contract logistics company’s previously announced potential acquisition of Clipper.

February 28, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Fuel, Autonomous

TMC to Tackle Electrification in First Annual Meeting Since 2020

American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council plans to focus its annual meeting on electrifying performance in maintenance management.

February 24, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

3G Sunset Taking Some Devices Offline

Cellular service providers are shutting down their 3G networks this year, a shift that could impact legacy wireless systems that some fleets are still using, experts said.

February 24, 2022
Business, Logistics

GXO Plans to Buy Clipper for About $1.3 Billion

GXO Logistics has reached agreement with Clipper Logistics on the key terms of a possible acquisition, both company boards announced Feb. 20.

February 22, 2022
Business, Technology, Logistics

Truckload Sector Sees Continued Strength in Q4

The truckload sector continued to experience a strong pricing environment during the fourth quarter amid marginal fleet growth.

February 18, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Hirschbach to Acquire John Christner Trucking

Hirschbach Motor Lines on Feb. 16 announced that it will acquire Sapulpa, Okla.-based refrigerated carrier John Christner Trucking.

February 17, 2022
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

GXO Reports $2.3 Billion in Revenue for Q4

GXO Logistics saw revenue grow 19% to $2.3 billion during the fourth quarter of 2021, the company reported Feb. 15.

February 15, 2022