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

Uber Freight Announces LTL Expansion

Uber Freight has expanded beyond truckload services and is now also offering shippers options for less-than-truckload, the company announced July 15.

July 15, 2021
Business, Logistics

XPO Spinoff GXO to Go Public Aug. 2

GXO Logistics will sell shares to the public for the first time Aug. 2 on the New York Stock Exchange, executives said during an investor day presentation July 13.

July 13, 2021
Fuel

Average Price of Diesel Nudges Up to $3.338 a Gallon

The national average price for a gallon of diesel rose seven-tenths of a cent to $3.338 a gallon, the Energy Information Administration reported July 12.

July 12, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics

Mullen Ramps Up Acquisitions Amid Expansion Plans

Mullen Group recently announced several acquisitions as part of an ongoing strategic plan to grow the Canadian business.

July 8, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC/FleetNet America Reports Spike in Unscheduled Roadside Repairs

Fleets experienced an increase in unscheduled roadside maintenance from the end of 2020 through the first quarter of 2021, according to benchmarking data compiled by service data program developer FleetNet America and the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations.

July 7, 2021
Business, Breaking News, Top 100

Knight-Swift Transportation Acquires AAA Cooper

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has announced a deal to acquire less-than-truckload specialist AAA Cooper Transportation.

July 6, 2021
Business, Safety

Fourth of July Poses Increased Risk for Cargo Thefts

The Fourth of July holiday weekend could see an increase in cargo thefts based on trends of past years, according to theft prevention and recovery service CargoNet.

July 1, 2021
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

LTL Trucking Enters Summer With Strong Tailwinds

The less-than-truckload sector is moving through summer with strong tailwinds at its back, experts say.

July 1, 2021
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Names Aaron Dannenbring as CEO

Rand McNally has appointed Aaron Dannenbring as its new CEO, the transportation technology company announced June 30.

June 30, 2021
Business, Top 100

Former Werner CEO Greg Werner Dies

Greg Werner, the former CEO of Werner Enterprises, has died, the company confirmed June 25.

June 28, 2021