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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, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Ports Consider Digitization Strategies to Track Cargo

AURORA, Colo. — Ports and shippers are exploring ambitious port digitization and tracking system projects that allow stakeholders across the supply chain to track cargo in real time.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 26, 2023
Business, Logistics

Port Leaders See Viability of Inland Facilities

AURORA, Colo. —  As land around the nation’s congested seaports gets more expensive, executives at  AAPA's annual convention said a viable option is to develop inland ports.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 25, 2023
Business, Logistics, Breaking News

Tonnage Dips 4.1% in September

Truck tonnage slumped 4.1% in September compared with year-ago levels, the steepest annual drop in nearly three years and an indication that the U.S. freight market remains turbulent.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 24, 2023
Government, Business

Mild Recession in 2024 Possible, Costello Says

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello said the U.S. economy still runs the risk of sliding into a short recession in 2024.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023
Government, Business

Alix Miller Presented TAEC President’s Leadership Award

AUSTIN, Texas — Florida Trucking Association President Alix Miller was among those honored for their contributions to the industry at ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 15.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023
Business, Equipment

ATA Adds Fourth ‘Image’ Truck to Fleet

AUSTIN, Texas — American Trucking Associations has unveiled a fourth “image” truck in a fleet that travels the country to represent the industry.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 16, 2023
Government, Business

Economy Leads ATRI’s 2023 Top Industry Issues List

AUSTIN, Texas — The health of the U.S. economy is the trucking industry’s top concern, according to a new report by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 14, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Trucks Says SuperTruck II Exceeds Efficiency Goals

Volvo Trucks North America said that its fuel efficient SuperTruck II significantly outperformed freight and fuel efficiency goals.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 10, 2023
Government, Business

ATA Leader Chris Spear Reflects on Gains Ahead of Conference

American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear is ready to discuss the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead during the upcoming ATA Management Conference & Exhibition.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 4, 2023
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Texas to Invest $240 Million in 31 Port Projects

Thirty-one port projects in Texas will begin receiving an estimated $240 million in state funds to improve those facilities and bolster the state’s supply chains.

Dan Ronan | Senior Reporter
October 3, 2023