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, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Paccar, Aurora Showcase Autonomous Truck at CES 2022

LAS VEGAS — Paccar Inc. and self-driving technology company Aurora showcased one of their autonomous trucks during CES 2022 on Jan. 6.

January 7, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

CES Panel Discusses Supply Chain Problems

LAS VEGAS — Data and technology are playing a crucial role in addressing the supply chain crunch in the transportation space, experts said during a CES 2022 panel discussion.

January 6, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles Expected to Take Hold in 2024

LAS VEGAS — Autonomous vehicles on the higher end of the technological scale may only be a couple of years away from greater adoption, panelists said at a CES 2022 session Jan. 5.

January 6, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

More Trucking Acquisitions Ahead for 2022

The trucking industry experienced a surge in acquisitions during the past year, with more expected to occur in 2022.

December 27, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

Truck Driver Shortage Looms Over 2022

Trucking is likely to continue to see a shortage of professional drivers with the underlying causes showing no signs of stopping in 2022.

December 27, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

How Software Helps Enable Industry Consolidation

The trucking industry has undergone further consolidation amid a surge of acquisitions, and software has enabled much of that.

December 23, 2021
Business, Logistics

Shippers Compete for Carriers Amid Capacity Crunch

Trucking companies that are growing more selective with loads are spurring heightened competition among shippers, experts said.

December 20, 2021
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Driver Shortage Defines Trucking for 2021

The shortage of professional drivers quickly became the defining issue for the industry during the past year with its far-reaching effects.

December 17, 2021
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Trucking Industry M&A Activity Surges During 2021

2021 was an especially busy year for trucking in terms of acquisitions, with various factors creating an ideal market for buyers and sellers.

December 16, 2021
Business, Technology

Software Maker Samsara Rises in Trading Debut

Technology developer Samsara launched an initial public offering on Dec. 15, a move that a top executive said positions the company for continued growth by bringing in key investors to help fund future initiatives.

December 15, 2021