Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Einride to Hire Autonomous Truck Operators in Sweden, US

Swedish technology company Einride on Feb. 27 announced plans to hire two autonomous truck operators over the next year.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 27, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Experts: Fleets Should Expect Even Higher Insurance Costs

Trucking insurance premiums have been on the rise in recent years and are expected to get worse.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020
Business, Technology, Logistics

More Fleets Move Toward Freight Matching

The trucking industry is seeing an increased shift toward freight-matching platforms as some major fleets become the latest users.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 26, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety

Why Cyberattacks Should Be Concerning to Trucking

The trucking industry has improved with the use of technology, but the advancement has also increased the risk of cyberattacks.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 25, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 0.8¢ a Gallon to $2.882

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel declined by less than a cent per gallon Feb. 24, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 24, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Outrider Gets $53 Million to Automate Truck Yards

Technology company Outrider closed out an early stage of financing with $53 million to automate truck yards, the company announced Feb. 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 19, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Declines 2¢ a Gallon to $2.89

The price of diesel fuel declined by 2 cents a gallon nationally Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Technological Disruptions Bring Risk for Fleets

A systemwide update to GPS technology last year gave the trucking industry and other sectors a glimpse into how large-scale technological malfunctions can cause broad-based problems for businesses, but small-scale issues can be just as disruptive, experts said.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 18, 2020
Business, Top 50, Top 100

Ryder Posts Earnings Loss, Record Revenue in Q4

Ryder System Inc. reported record fourth-quarter revenue and a loss in earnings due to previously announced expenses.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 13, 2020
Business, Logistics

Hub Group Posts Decrease in Q4, Full-Year Results

Hub Group reported a fourth quarter close to expectations that paled in comparison with the record-breaking results in 2018.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 10, 2020