Big week at Transport Topics our Newsmakers program and SiriusXM as Eugene Mulero and I sat down for an in-depth interview with DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The Newsmakers interview runs Wednesday and SiriusXM next weekend.

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Dec 16, 2021

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Economy Stays Resilient During Pandemic

In the nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. economy has been battered and undergone substantial change. Through it all, economists and experts say it has shown remarkable resilience.

White House Unveils Plan to Recruit Truck Drivers

The Biden administration is launching a multifaceted program in partnership with industry that aims to expand recruiting efforts in trucking through various efforts, and elevate the appeal of what...

Port of Oakland Cargo Down 14% Year-Over-Year in October

Shipping backups at the adjacent ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are having a significant impact on the Port of Oakland, nearly 400 miles up the California coast.

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UPS, TuSimple Expand Partnership

UPS and TuSimple plan to expand their relationship by adding routes where TuSimple will move cargo in autonomous Class 8 trucks in the southeastern and western U.S.

Nikola Expects $125 Million Penalty From SEC

Hydrogen-electric fuel truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. said it took a $125 million charge in the third quarter as it expects to use that money as part of a possible negotiated settlement with the...

LTL Carrier Yellow Returns to Profitability in Q3

Yellow Corp. reported improved year-over-year third-quarter earnings Nov. 3, showing an increase in revenue and net income as the Overland Park, Kan., less-than-truckload carrier turned a profit in...

New Utah Inland Port Seen as 'Relief Valve' for West Coast Facilities

Just 60 miles south from one of the most famous locations in American transportation history, Promontory Point, Utah, a new transportation and logistics center is open for business and still being...

Ports of L.A., Long Beach to Fine Firms Over Container Backlog

In an effort to clear the growing backlog of containers, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are charging shippers a container storage surcharge that port officials say will increase based on the...

Crunch Time at Southern California Ports as Black Friday Nears

One day after announcing the Port of Los Angeles will begin operating 24/7, port officials said they were working feverishly to get ready for what promises to be a busy stretch.

Manager’s Road Back to Baseball Took a Trucking Turn

Phillip Wellman is a baseball lifer, but a stint as a trucking fleet manager left an indelible impression.

Trucks Carry First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to Hospitals Across the US

As the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine begin to ship, trucking experts on the ground level of the distribution effort said the logistical elements are in place for a successful rollout of an...

AM Radio Transmitter Sites Now Valuable Real Estate for Logistics Industry

Sites that for decades housed AM radio towers today command top dollar as e-commerce fuels rising demand for new warehouses and logistics centers.

Truck Drivers Could Be Among Earliest to Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Truck drivers and other workers in critical and essential jobs could be among the earliest people to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.

In Reversal, Arlington National Cemetery Directed to Host Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America Day will return to Arlington National Cemetery — and so will trucking’s involvement — after a whirlwind stretch in which cemetery officials had initially decided to cancel the...

Taking Aim at Nuclear Verdicts

No fleet wants to be the next one to make news for being on the wrong end of a multimillion dollar settlement. And, yet, the latest research from American Transportation Research Institute shows the...

Q2 GDP Drops a Record 32.9%, but Trucking Holding Steady

The gross domestic product of the United States shrank a record-setting 32.9% in the second quarter, tracking closely with economists’ expectations.

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Jul 28, 2020

Hosting the 2nd TT Newsmakers today at 12n ET with Nikola Motors Founder Trevor Milton. Go to ttnews.com to register.

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Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Jul 9, 2020

Proud to be hosting the inaugural edition of TT’s Newsmakers with guest ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. 2p ET at TTnews.com

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Jul 3, 2020

Sitting in for Mark Willis on SiriusXM 146, 2-4p ET

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Jun 30, 2020

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Dan Ronan

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Jun 30, 2020

Sources: MLB umpires might work entire homestands to curtail travel

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Sources: MLB looking to curtail umpires' travel

Major League Baseball is looking at numerous possibilities, including having its umpires work a team's entire homestand, to limit the umpires' travel requirements when play begins next month amid the...

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Jun 15, 2020

Sitting in for Mark Willis all week on SiriusXM 146 at 2p ET.

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

May 20, 2020

Filling in for Mark Willis today on SXM Channel 146, 2-4p.

Does anyone have any experience with T-Mobile and their billing department. I’m having an awful experience with them right now.

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Apr 10, 2020

Sitting in for Mark Willis 2-4p ET on SXM 146

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Apr 1, 2020

I’m on SXM today with my friend Mark Willis in the 2pm ET hour on Channel 146.

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SiriusXM’s Road Dog Trucking Radio continues to support America’s Truck Drivers | SiriusXM

A special virtual town hall edition of 'Road Dog Trucking News' brings together trucking industry leaders to provide regulatory updates and the latest news to long-haul drivers as they forge ahead to...

Boy’s Thank You Letter to Truck Drivers Warms Hearts

A heartfelt letter thanking truck drivers, written by a third-grade boy in Arlington, Texas, caught the attention of not only drivers but a network TV news program.

Port of L.A. Operating at 80% Because of Coronavirus

Officials at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest, said the facility is operating at about 80% as factories in China slowly come back online, and the U.S. economy struggles amid the corona...

FedEx’s Fred Smith: It’s Unlikely Company Will Need Federal Help

FedEx Corp. CEO Fred Smith said during a television appearance that he doesn’t expect his company to seek assistance from the federal government to survive the economic downturn being caused by the...

Economists Warn of Coronavirus Impact on Business

Economists are warning that the sudden halt of business activity in the United States caused by the COVID-19 virus will take a serious toll on the economy in the months ahead, and may send the...

Dan Ronan

@dronantranspo

Mar 18, 2020

I’m sitting in for Mark Willis today on SXM 146, 2p-4p ET. John me as we speak with trucking experts as we discuss the coronavirus. 1-888-876-2336.

US to Close Canadian Border; Trade Not Affected

The duration of a temporary ban on nonessential travel between the United States and Canada could be a month, President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on March 18.