Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Logistics, Top 100

Carriers Face Compounded Demand This Holiday Season

The trucking industry, working since March to replenish inventories depleted by the coronavirus, now has to grapple with holiday season demand.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 3, 2020
Business, Logistics, Top 50, Top 100

Coronavirus Likely Altered Supply Chains Permanently, XPO’s Chowdhury Says

Supply chains have changed dramatically to adapt to the coronavirus, but many of those changes may outlast the pandemic.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 2, 2020
Business, Logistics, Top 100

KLLM, Pride Transport Increase Pay for Truck Drivers

KLLM Transport Services and Pride Transport joined the surge of trucking companies set to raise driver pay.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
December 1, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

High Freight Demand Provides Momentum for Trucking Industry

Economic indicators suggest the trucking industry could be poised for growth in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic caused a topsy-turvy year in 2020 marked by unpredictable demand and continued uncertainty in the driver pool.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 24, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Rises 2.1¢ to $2.462 a Gallon

The nationwide average price of diesel fuel increased 2.1 cents per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 23, 2020
Government, Business

Manufacturing Sector Improves Despite Persisting COVID Issues

Manufacturing has improved greatly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but a lot of work remains, experts said during a panel discussion.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Government, Business

Signs Positive for Retailers During Uneven Recovery, NRF Economist Says

The retail sector has shown signs it has withstood the effects of the coronavirus pandemic despite volatility in the overall economy, an expert detailed Nov. 19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 20, 2020
Business, Top 100

Trucking Companies Increasing Pay Could Indicate Greater Trend

Carriers are boosting compensation to address an ongoing driver shortage that some fear may worsen as a recent surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to put new strains on the supply chain.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 50

DHL Unveils Four Electric Tractor-Trailers

DHL furthered its green efforts with the launch of a new fleet of electric tractor-trailer vehicles, the company announced Nov. 17.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 18, 2020
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins Outlines the Future of Hydrogen Fuel Technologies

Engine manufacturer Cummins sees a future in fuel cell technology for itself and within the trucking industry, but noted during a virtual event that challenges lie ahead.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
November 17, 2020