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, Safety, Logistics, Top 50

COVID-19 Exposes Cold Chain Problems, Solutions

The coronavirus pandemic has presented new challenges and opportunities for innovation in cold chain shipments.

March 2, 2021
Business, Equipment

For Recruiting and Retention, Trucking Companies Should Focus on Equipment, Pay

Trucking companies must focus on maintaining good equipment and keeping lines of communication open with drivers to ensure effective recruitment and retention, a new report found.

February 24, 2021
Business, Fuel

Experts Warn of Spiking DEF Prices

Prices for the diesel exhaust fluid that is a vital component of emissions systems on newer trucks are rising as costs for urea — a core DEF ingredient — have jumped.

February 22, 2021
Business, Safety

ATA Launches Efforts to Help Texans Battered by Storm

American Trucking Associations has launched a relief effort aimed at helping those in Texas and Louisiana impacted by the recent deadly snowstorm.

February 22, 2021
Business

Americold Reports Net Loss on Increased Revenue For Q4 2020

Temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation carrier Americold Realty Trust reported a net loss on increased revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020.

February 19, 2021
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

Technology Brings Visibility to Supply Chains, Experts Say

The increased visibility that technology brings to supply chains is helping to improve efficiency in very specific ways, according to experts at a recent virtual event.

February 17, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Announces Changes to Meetings, Exhibition

American Trucking Associations announced the Technology & Maintenance Council showcase exhibition will be an in-person event as part of TMC’s fall meeting.

February 16, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Forward Air Revenue Increased While Income Declined for Q4

Forward Air Corp. reported record fourth-quarter revenue but a decline in net income.

February 12, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

XPO Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue Ever at $4.67 Billion

XPO Logistics Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings and its highest-ever quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020.

February 11, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Surges 6.3¢ for Biggest Weekly Rise Since 2019

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel increased by 6.3 cents per gallon to $2.801, marking the 14th straight week with a gain and the largest rise in nearly 17 months, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Feb. 8.

February 8, 2021