Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Equipment

Fewer Truck Drivers Looking to Switch Carriers

The number of truck drivers looking to jump to a different carrier has been decreasing since last year, but that hasn’t stopped recruiters from pursuing them, according to a recent survey.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 15, 2023
Business, Equipment

Medium-Duty Truck Sales Rise 28.6% in May

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks grew 28.6% in May compared with the year-ago period, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 14, 2023
Business, Equipment, Breaking News

May Class 8 Sales Up 16.4% Year-Over-Year

U.S. Class 8 retail sales in May rose 16.4% from a year ago and also saw a month-to-month gain, Wards Intelligence reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 13, 2023
Business, Technology, Autonomous

TuSimple Starts Level 4 Autonomous Truck Testing in Japan

TuSimple Holdings has begun Level 4 autonomous test runs on a major freight corridor in Japan, the autonomous driving technology company announced June 6.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 9, 2023
Business, For-Hire

Strike Unlikely at ABF Freight After Deal With Teamsters

The ArcBest Corp. subsidiary ABF Freight System has reached a tentative agreement with the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee, the company announced June 7.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 8, 2023
Business, Equipment

May Class 8 Orders Show Year-Over-Year Rebound

North American Class 8 orders in May reversed the trend of year-over-year declines by increasing to 15,500 units, ACT Research reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 8, 2023
Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Nearshoring Raises Cargo Theft Concerns

The increasing interest in nearshoring poses unique security considerations, including a higher likelihood of cargo thefts.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 8, 2023
Business, Logistics

C.H. Robinson Appoints Dave Bozeman as CEO

C.H. Robinson Worldwide has selected former Amazon and Ford Motor Co. executive Dave Bozeman to serve as its next CEO, the company announced June 6.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Showcases Emergency Truck Powered by Hydrogen

WASHINGTON — Accelera by Cummins on June 5 showcased a hydrogen-powered emergency vehicle that advances technologies applicable to the commercial trucking industry.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 6, 2023
Business, Equipment

April Used Class 8 Sales Down 20% Year-Over-Year

Used Class 8 truck sales in April decreased 20% year-over-year to 17,600 units from 22,100 units, ACT Research reported.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
June 1, 2023