Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Coronavirus Spurs New Incentives for Drivers

Motor carriers are developing incentive plans to provide drivers with bonuses and financial support as they serve on the front lines of the country’s battle against COVID-19.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Business, Safety, Logistics, Top 100

Driver Health Becomes Paramount During Coronavirus Outbreak

Trucking companies are doing a lot to keep their drivers safe and healthy even as the coronavirus pandemic has caused notable disruptions throughout the economy as the number of infected continues to climb.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 8, 2020
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Falls 3.8¢ to $2.548 a Gallon; Gas Is Below $2

The nationwide average retail price of diesel fuel declined by almost 4 cents per gallon on April 6, knocking trucking’s main fuel more than 50 cents lower than the same time a year ago.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 6, 2020
Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics

How Trucking Apps Support Drivers in Coronavirus Pandemic

Mobile apps are helping truck drivers tackle routing challenges for the swell of necessary deliveries brought on by the coronavirus.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
April 2, 2020
Government, Business

Food Distributors Play Key Role in Coronavirus Crisis

Fleets that haul food and other essential products to keep grocery store shelves stocked are on the front line in the effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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

Trucking Adapts to Spike in Consumer Demand

Trucking is handling increased demand and awaits a potential surge of pent-up activity because of the coronavirus, but what that means for the industry long term remains an open question.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 26, 2020
Business, Equipment, Safety

Paccar Recalls 35,671 Peterbilt Trucks for Fire Risk

Peterbilt Motor Co. is recalling 35,671 trucks to repair an issue with battery cables on certain models, according to a March 18 notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 24, 2020
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Digital Freight Sector Responds to Coronavirus Outbreak

Digital freight-matching companies are taking a proactive approach to confronting the coronavirus as the outbreak worsens.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 23, 2020
Business, Logistics

DHL Highlights Top Trends for Packaging

The biggest emerging trends in packaging are stemming from e-commerce, customer interaction, the in-store experience and sustainability, according to DHL Supply Chain.

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

Averitt Announces New Safety, Efficiency Initiatives

Averitt Express in a pair of news releases has announced initiatives aimed at improving the safety of its drivers and the efficiency of its deliveries.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
March 18, 2020