Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Trucks Pushes Ahead With Electric Truck Goals

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve reaffirmed Oct. 13 his commitment to lowering emissions with electric trucks even amid a slowing market.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 15, 2024
Business, Technology

How AI Is Transforming Trucking in the Wake of COVID

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking has become an early adopter of AI, contrary to historical trends. Samsara data shows 87% of operations leaders already use it, with most planning to increase investment.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Government, Business

ATA Economist Anticipates Freight Market Rebalancing Pains

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello on Oct. 14 highlighted how the freight market is set to slowly improve as equipment and demand rebalance.

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

Volvo Trucks Bolsters Maintenance Plan With AI

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Blue Service Contract AI models will act as an adaptive maintenance system that adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors like fuel consumption, idle time and oil samples.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ATA Leader Accepts Keys to New America’s Road Team Truck

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The new Volvo VNL, an updated version of its predecessor introduced Jan. 23, boasts enhanced aerodynamics designed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 10%.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business

ATA Celebrates Leadership Graduates

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Trucking Associations introduced the newest graduates of its professional leadership program Oct. 13 during the 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 14, 2024
Business, Logistics

Nashville’s M&W Logistics Wins 2024 Frontline Heroes Award

M&W Logistics Group has long believed in supporting its local Nashville community, so when the call came for help building a shelter for at-risk women, it stepped up.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 13, 2024
Business, Safety

Trucking, Law Enforcement Partner to Fight Human Trafficking

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trucking and its law enforcement partners have made major strides in developing methods to combat human trafficking, a panel of experts said Oct. 12.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 12, 2024
Business, Equipment, Logistics

MCE 2024 to Showcase Trucking’s Importance

American Trucking Associations will stress the importance of professional drivers as part of its 2024 Management Conference & Exhibition in Nashville, Tenn.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 11, 2024
Business, Equipment

Class 8 Truck Orders Inch Up in September

North American Class 8 truck orders ended three months of year-over-year declines with a slight rise in September, according to ACT Research.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
October 10, 2024