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

Spot Market Surges Amid Capacity Constraints, Bad Weather

Trucking spot loads and rates have started to settle back to normal after surging for weeks as a result of ongoing capacity issues coupled with frigid weather.

March 18, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Workflow Software Could Be Part of Solution to Truck Driver Shortage

Trucking has been facing a driver shortage problem for quite some time, but workflow software could be part of the solution.

March 18, 2021
Business, Logistics

Experts Foresee Strong Demand for Packaged Goods After COVID Subsides

Demand for consumer packaged goods jumped amid the coronavirus, but indications are it will remain elevated even after the pandemic eases.

March 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Element Highlights Maintenance, Other Insights Into Selling Used Trucks

Ensuring that used specialty equipment is in top working condition is more important to buyers than a few nicks and scratches on a truck, a re-marketing expert said.

March 10, 2021
Business, Logistics

IHS Expects Trucking Recovery Despite Concerns in 2021

Trucking is likely to see strong gains this year, but risks remain as the economy tries to leave the coronavirus behind, according to IHS Markit.

March 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics

Uber Freight Expands Procurement Options With Market Access

Uber Freight has launched a new procurement channel that enables shippers to source capacity directly over its freight marketplace.

March 9, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Ford Telematics Now Available for Non-Ford Commercial Vehicles

Ford Motor Co. is making its telematics system available to all commercial vehicle manufacturers, the company announced.

March 8, 2021
Business

Mullen Group to Acquire APPS Transport

Mullen Group has entered into a letter of intent agreement to acquire APPS Transport Group.

March 8, 2021
Business, Equipment

Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Report Drop in Revenue Due to Pandemic

A majority of heavy-duty repair shops saw a significant drop in revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, a new report found.

March 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Safety

Efficiency Gains Arise From COVID-Induced Contactless Delivery

COVID-19 has driven the need for contactless delivery methods, but a silver lining may be increased efficiency.

March 4, 2021