Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Equipment, For-Hire

Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac

Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 23, 2024
Business, Equipment

July Trailer Orders Drop 37% Amid Slower Market

U.S. trailer orders fell 37% year over year in July to 7,200 units, ACT Research reported. The figure represented a 14.2% increase from June’s 6,300 units.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 22, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

CN and CPKC Initiate Lockout After Labor Talks Fail

The Canadian railway system has been struck with two major work stoppages amid failed labor negotiations Aug. 22.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 22, 2024
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

ATA Reports Sequential Freight Tonnage Rise for July

The trucking industry in July saw a sequential rise in freight tonnage but a decrease from the year-ago period, American Trucking Associations reported Aug. 20.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 20, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian National Issues Lockout Notice to Railway Teamsters

Canadian National Railway Co. issued a formal notice Aug. 18 that union-affiliated workers will be locked out in the coming days if a labor agreement is not reached.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 19, 2024
Business, Technology

Uber Freight Launches Major Shipping Platform Update

Building on its 2018 debut, Uber Freight Shipping has expanded beyond streamlined freight quoting, booking and tracking.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 15, 2024
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Rebound After Two-Month Decline

U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks in July experienced overall year-over-year gains despite mixed results across vehicle segments, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Westport Posts Slight Revenue Decline Amid Restructuring

The Vancouver, British Columbia-based fuel system component manufacturer posted net income of $5.8 million, or 33 cents per diluted share, for the three months ending June 30.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 14, 2024
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

Class 8 Truck Sales End Nearly a Year of Declines

U.S. Class 8 retail sales ended 11 consecutive months of year-over-year declines with a small uptick in July, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 13, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Labor Board Leaves Door Open for Rail Strike

The ruling found that a work stoppage between the Teamsters and rail companies would not pose an immediate threat to public health and safety, meaning a strike could occur as soon as Aug. 22.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
August 13, 2024