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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.


Government, Business, Logistics

KCS Delays Vote on $33.6 Billion Rail Takeover Bid

A shareholder vote on the proposed $33.6 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern by Canadian National Railway has been delayed until Sept. 3 to provide time for government officials to rule on whether CN can operate KCS while the deal is under federal review.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 18, 2021
Government, Business

Advisory Panel Urges Federal Action on Driver Shortage

A Department of Commerce advisory group is urging federal officials to lead a widespread effort to address the nationwide shortage of truck drivers, which the panel said has “likely reached an all-time high.”

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 17, 2021
Business, Logistics

Trucking Industry Legend Frank Beelman Jr. Dies at 100

Frank Beelman Jr., a trucking executive and military combat veteran decorated with the Silver Star Medal, died Aug. 4 in his hometown of St. Libory, Ill.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 10, 2021
Government, Business, Logistics

Railroad Bidding War Back On: CP Ups Bid for KCS

NEW YORK — Canadian Pacific has upped its offer for Kansas City Southern to approximately $31 billion, potentially reigniting a bidding war with rival railroad Canadian National.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 10, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

Yellow Narrows Year-Over-Year Loss to $9.4 Million in Q2

Yellow Corp. reported an increase in net revenue and a narrower net loss for the second quarter.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 5, 2021
Government, Business, Safety

New ATRI Initiative Studies Methods for Finding Safe Younger Drivers

A new initiative from the American Transportation Research Institute is exploring development of an assessment tool to identify the safest drivers among 18- to 20-year-olds, a key group that the trucking industry is targeting for expanded eligibility of commercial driver licenses for interstate travel.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 4, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Nikola's Financial Loss Widens in Second Quarter

Nikola Corp. posted a widening second-quarter financial loss as the electric vehicle startup said it is moving forward despite financial setbacks and the federal indictment of its former leader.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
August 3, 2021
Business, Logistics, Top 100

UPS Earns $2.7 Billion in Q2

Robust e-commerce business and the company’s role in delivering millions of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide helped contribute to strong second-quarter financial results for Atlanta-based UPS Inc.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 27, 2021
Business, Logistics

Union Pacific Reports Strong Q2 Earnings

Omaha, Neb.-based Union Pacific Corp. reported strong second-quarter results, surpassing expectations of Wall Street analysts.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 22, 2021
Business, Logistics

CSX Beats Expectations With Q2 Freight Surge

Jacksonville, Fla.-based CSX Corp. reported second-quarter earnings that showed a strong uptick in freight shipments, and the company’s financial picture exceeded Wall Street analysts’ expectations.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
July 22, 2021