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Dan Ronan

Senior Reporter

Dan Ronan is the Managing Producer-Multimedia/Senior Reporter for Transport Topics, the leading online and print publication covering the trucking, freight and logistics industry.


Business, Logistics

Container Volumes Down Year-Over-Year in June

Container volume was lower in June when measured against year-ago levels at ocean cargo facilities on the West and East Coasts, but some signs of improvement can be seen.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 20, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

UPS, Teamsters Agree to Resume Talks July 25

UPS Inc. and its union will resume labor talks July 25 after negotiations had stalled earlier this month as the company seeks to head off a strike that could occur as early as Aug. 1.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 19, 2023
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

June Truck Tonnage Ticks Down 0.8% on Annual Basis

Truck tonnage in June slipped 0.8% when measured against the same month in 2022, the fourth straight year-over-year decline, according to American Trucking Associations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 18, 2023
Business, Safety

Michigan School Finds Success Training Student Truckers

A Michigan community college says the demand for more truck drivers and the popularity of its training program are the main reasons why the Trainco Inc.-sponsored course is expanding.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

DHL Plans Expansion in Latin America

Five Latin American nations could share $556 million by 2028 as contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain plans to expand its regional fulfillment network.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 14, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS-Teamsters Negotiations Remain Stalled

UPS on July 11 pushed to Aug. 8 the release date for its second-quarter financial report, a week after its labor contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters is set to expire.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 13, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Company Targets Old Drive-In Theaters for Truck Parking

Frank Sonzala’s company is developing plans to convert abandoned drive-in movie locations and other similar sites into truck parking places.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 13, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

Analysts: Walkout at UPS Would Have Deep Impact on Economy

A strike by UPS workers if a new labor agreement isn’t reached with the Teamsters would hold significant implications across the supply chain, industry analysts said.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 10, 2023
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100, Top 50

DHL Express Opens Atlanta Cargo Facility

DHL Express on July 6 opened an $84.5 million, 100,000-square-foot hub at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

ATA’s Spear: Emission Mandates Must Follow Realistic Timelines

WASHINGTON — ATA President Chris Spear said trucking supports clean air initiatives but warned against efforts to compel businesses to use emerging vehicle technology before it's ready.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
June 22, 2023