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Connor D. Wolf

Connor D. Wolf

Staff Reporter

Connor Wolf is a business reporter at Transport Topics.


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Technical Session Explores Modern Truck Battery Challenges

CLEVELAND — The evolving demands on truck batteries and how to prolong their life has proven revolutionary for Class 6 and Class 8 vehicles, experts said Sept. 14 during American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

September 15, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Goodyear Boosts Automated Tire Inspection Tech With New Leasing Options

CLEVELAND — The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is adding customized leasing options for its automated tire inspection device, the company announced Sept. 14.

September 14, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Frequency of Roadside Repairs Decreases in Q2

CLEVELAND — Trucks during the second quarter traveled farther between unscheduled roadside repairs, according to the latest edition of the TMC/FleetNet America Vertical Benchmarking report.

September 13, 2021
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TMC Updates VMRS Licenses, Moves to Annual Subscription

CLEVELAND — The Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations on Sept. 12 announced a series of updates to its vehicle maintenance coding system, which it offers to service professionals in the trucking industry.

September 12, 2021
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FlowBelow Leverages Aerodynamic Innovation for Sustainability

CLEVELAND — FlowBelow highlighted recent developments from testing to new products Sept. 12 as part of its mission to make a more sustainable planet.

September 12, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Transtex Trailer Aerodynamic Device Meets CARB Emissions Standards

CLEVELAND — Transtex, a developer and manufacturer of trailer aerodynamic solutions, said it received preapproval for its Edge Topkit+, meeting California’s environmental standards.

September 12, 2021
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Decisiv Unveils Automatic VMRS Encoding Solution

CLEVELAND — Decisiv announced on Sept. 12 an automated encoding system for fleets using Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards.

September 12, 2021
BusinessLogisticsTop 50

Echo Global Logistics to Go Private in $1.3 Billion Buyout

Echo Global Logistics has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by global private equity firm The Jordan Co., the companies announced Sept. 10.

September 10, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Carriers Stepping Up Outreach to Recruit Driver Candidates

Motor carriers are expanding the scope of their recruiting efforts amid an ongoing driver shortage that’s been exacerbated by post-pandemic demand, hiring experts said.

September 9, 2021
BusinessLogistics

Trucking Recruitment Firms See Business Surge Amid Driver Shortage

Trucking recruitment firms are seeing a surge in business as carriers seek to fill seats behind the wheel and address a driver shortage that was exacerbated by the pandemic.

September 2, 2021

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