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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update on Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Durable Goods Orders; the University of Michigan released their September Consumer Sentiment Index; the Conference Board's September Consumer Confidence Index was released; the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS); S&P Dow Jone Indices reported July S&P Cotality Case-Shiller data; Anderson Trucking Service enacted driver pay adjustments; oil prices react to Middle East crude oil production and exports; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update on the Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes; after first being discussed in 1868, a deal has finally been struck between the U.S. and Denmark regarding Greenland; PepsiCo to make price adjustments; the American Trucking Associations released its August For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; oil prices react to events in the Middle East; Kevin has the details digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update on the storms in the Atlantic and Pacific; growing calls for a diesel export ban, good or bad idea?; S&P Global released their September Flash U.S. Composite Purchasing Managers Index and the other supporting indices; Daimler Truck North America makes production line and staffing announcements; a major Midwest refrigerated carrier announced an adjustment to driver pay; oil prices react to comments from Iranian President Pezeshkian and U.S. President Trump in their respective speeches before the U.N., a proposed U.S. diesel export ban and U.S. crude oil inventories; Kevin has the details, digs into the numbers, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: an update on storms in the Atlantic and Pacific; this year's Atlantic hurricane season breaks a 60-year record; a toast to lower tariffs; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Retail Sales; Kevin has the details, digs into the numbers, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gordon tells you all you need to know in this edition of America's Truckin' Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gordon tells you all you need to know in this edition of America's Truckin' Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gordon tells you all you need to know in this edition of America's Truckin' Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific storms update; the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; the White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to add U.S. refining capacity; oil prices react to events in the Middle East, developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and the release of crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventory numbers; Kevin has the data, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

700 WLW, honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 presents the timeline of events minute-by-minute of that tragic day in New York, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the 50th anniversary of the Western & Southern/WEBN fireworks; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the August Jobs Report, the unemployment rate and average hourly earnings - month over month and year over year; oil prices react to an escalation in the conflict and increased threats from both sides; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Pacific Hurricanes Lowell, Karina and Tropical Disturbance #1 Marie; a surprise call I received from the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims; the Federal Reserve released their Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, "the Beige Book"; oil prices react to new U.S. strikes on Iran, renewed Israeli threats against Iran, Strait of Hormuz crossings dip below average and an increase in crude oil exports from Iraq; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and some opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Tropical Depression Five and the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly; the University of Michigan released its Consumer Sentiment Index; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group offers his thoughts on the oil deal with Venezuela; the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) releases the 2026 International Roadcheck results from May's International Roadcheck Week, with a new violation to the Top 5 and the toughest states for Hours of Service (HOS) violations; oil reacts to a resumption of military action between the U.S. and Iran and the U.S. - Venezuelan oil deal; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: following a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic; remembering Dolly Parton and her legacy; the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; the Conversion Interactive Agency and People, Data, Analytics released the Q2 2026 Driver Recruiting & Retention Data Download Report; oil reacts to Iran and Oman working on details of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. crude oil inventory data and traffic through the Strait; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following story: the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) launched the 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey, the survey will remain open through October 2, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: keeping track of two disturbances in the Atlantic; interesting day of show prep; a review of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. from the pre-race to the post race festivities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the Federal Reserve reported its July manufacturing output index; "The (not so) Quiet Manufacturing Boom"; the National Association of REALTORS released their July Pending Home Sales Report; the American Trucking Associations released their July For-Hire Tonnage Index; oil prices react to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates sanctions on Iran and the Energy Information Administration released U.S. Crude Inventory data; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the cancer of the Middle East; the University of Michigan released their Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index for August; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) of home builder confidence for August was released; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported July Housing Starts; oil prices react to Iran's threats to take "a more offensive stance", more aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and the halting of peace talks; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update from the National Hurricane Center on the Atlantic disturbances; the National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index; the National Association of Realtors reported July Existing Home Sales and the National Median Existing-Home Price; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes codifying English-language proficiency; oil reacts to comments from Pakistan and Qatar mediators, regarding negotiations between the U.S. and Iran; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: following 3 "Disturbances" in the Atlantic; the Bureau of Labor Statistics, at the end of last week, reported July Nonfarm Payrolls; do private sector jobs boost the economy more than government jobs?; Transport Merger & Acquisition news; oil reacts to the latest events in the war with Iran, Houthis' threatens Saudi Arabia, increased attacks in the Ukraine-Rusia War and U.S. crude oil inventories; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and yes, some opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported Initial Jobless Claims, additionally, their Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the 2nd Quarter U.S. Nonfarm Productivity Report: Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released the Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey; the U.S. Senate introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act and a couple of States have enacted or will be enacting their own similar measures and hiring investigators; oil prices react to developments in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen's Houthis attacking "Saudi deployments"; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: enjoying show on the deck and summer memories; U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released their June Jobs Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) Report; the latest estimate for the 2027 Social Security Cost of Living Allowance (COLA); the U.S. Commerce Department released data on the June U.S. Trade Deficit; payroll processor ADP released their July National Employment Report; oil prices react to increased expectations of an end to the Iran War, reports of an attack on a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insight and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Hurricane season began on June 1, how is this season is shaping up compared to previous seasons; oil prices react to progress in a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war and potential increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz; President Trump calls on oil companies to reduce gas prices in line with oil prices; S&P Global released their U.S Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index and the Institute for Supply Management released their Manufacturing Business Survey; Wabash reacts to requests from fleets for 2027 building slots; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the simple weekend project that evolved into another, another...; the University of Michigan released their July Consumer Sentiment Index; Fuel taxes increase in several states; the S&P Cotality Case-Schiller reported the May Home Price index; oil prices react to an easing of tensions between the U.S. and Iran; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights as well as opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Roush with the latest and greatest in TV and Streaming. Beer Dave with the latest in beer related news in and around Cincinnati.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims, interesting coverage from two different news services; the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported the advance estimate of 2nd Quarter GDP, in a separate report, the BEA, released the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and Core PCE, which is the Federal Reserve's primary forecasting gauge; oil prices reacts to increased "hostilities" between the U.S. and Iran, a proposed Saudi Arabia led 14 country coalition to boost defense around the Red Sea, an attack on an Egyptian port and events in the war between Ukraine and Russia; Kevin has the details digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Dr. Anthony appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee investigating the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, based on recent revelations; the Federal Reserve announced their decision on interest rates; Omdia Automotive released June Medium-Duty trucks; Ryder released 2nd Quarter earnings, including truck and tractor rental demand and used vehicle prices; oil reacts to events in the war with Iran, traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, threats from Yemen's Houthis in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea and U.S. crude oil inventories; Kevin has he details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and some opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: some brief thoughts on the revelations from Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary; S&P Global U.S. Flash Purchasing Managers' Index, covering the Manufacturing Sector; the U.S. Commerce Department reported June Durable-Goods Orders; the Conference Board's July Consumer Confidence Index was released; oil reacts to Oman's proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, oil tanker vessel Bab el-Mandeb traffic, Saudi Aramco's production announcement and possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia; gas prices follow the direction of oil prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) reported May Used Class 8 Truck Sales, J.D. Power reported the auction component; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released the 2026 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, its flagship benchmarking report; the University of Michigan released their July Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index; oil prices react to the escalation of U.S. strikes on Iran, Iran's proxy, Yemen's Houthis, announcing a blockade of Saudi Arabia and threats to tankers carrying Saudi oil through the Bab el-Mandeb strait (between the red Sea and the Gulf of Aden); gas prices continue to climb; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: dangerous weather in parts of the country; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, The PRICE Futures Group, Author of the Energy Report, Fox Business Contributor joins the show to discuss the world oil market and which Country is emerging as the dominant energy producer; oil prices react to the latest events between the U.S. and Iran , Goldman Sachs predicts oil prices in the 4th quarter and Gulf oil exports; gas prices inch up; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and few opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: payroll processing firm ADP reported June Private Sector Employment numbers; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported May Construction Spending; Associated Builders and Contractors reported National Nonresidential Construction Spending data; the Institute for Supply Management released their Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI); the S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI was released; Ford Motor Company reached a new record; AAA released their projections for Independence Day week travel; California has a new gift for gas and diesel consumers; oil reacts to U.S. - Iran peace talks progressing, U.S. crude inventory data and OPEC+ output announcements; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration temporarily hits the brakes on Motus (the new registration system); yet another fatal accident caused by a truck driver, who did not have a valid CDL and was not English language proficient; new guidance from the EPA on "right to repair"; President Trump pardons several mechanics or car tuners; oil reacts to new attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz; how "open" was the Strait of Hormuz prior to the start of Epic Fury on February 28th?; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and several opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin cover and discusses the following stories: Adobe reported the results of last week's online spending during Amazon's Prime event, as well as overlapping promotions by Walmart and Target; Nestle announces major changes to their ingredients across all products worldwide; Aviation Expert, Jay Ratliff, joins the show to talk about airline news and summer travel tips; The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the U.S. Labor Department reported Job Openings, Hires and Quit Rates; oil prices react to Peace Talk host Qatar reported that "high level" talks will not take place in Doha but "technical talks" will and analyst's estimates of crude inventory inventories; Phil Flynn, Senior Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, has some interesting comments in his Energy Report, Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the U.S. Commerce Department reported the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) and the Core PCE, as well as Personal Income and Personal Savings; Tim Wullenweber, Vice President of Sales and Manufacturing, Coolants Plus - Starfire, joins the show to talk about their facility expansions, the next generation of heavy-duty engine oil and new products; the University of Michigan reported their Consumer Sentiment Survey; oil prices react to Middle East production, Strait of Hormuz traffic, weekend Iranian attacks - U.S. retaliations highlighting the fragility of the interim peace deal; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces changes to trucking regulations; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR) reported their respective May U.S. Trailer Orders; the U.S. Commerce Department (USCD) reported May Durable Goods Orders; USCD's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported their 3rd estimate of 1st Quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP); U.S. GDP compared to the European Union GDP; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; oil prices react to UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting that a cargo ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Rystad Energy comments on Persian Gulf oil production; Gas prices continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces changes to trucking regulations; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR) reported their respective May U.S. Trailer Orders; the U.S. Commerce Department (USCD) reported May Durable Goods Orders; USCD's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported their 3rd estimate of 1st Quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP); U.S. GDP compared to the European Union GDP; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; oil prices react to UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting that a cargo ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Rystad Energy comments on Persian Gulf oil production; Gas prices continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces changes to trucking regulations; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR) reported their respective May U.S. Trailer Orders; the U.S. Commerce Department (USCD) reported May Durable Goods Orders; USCD's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported their 3rd estimate of 1st Quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP); U.S. GDP compared to the European Union GDP; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; oil prices react to UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting that a cargo ship was struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright's comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Rystad Energy comments on Persian Gulf oil production; Gas prices continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Amazon's four-day Prime Day began yesterday; New World Screwworm adds pressure on beef prices; Omdia Automotive data reported U.S. Class 8 retail sales; S&P Global released their U.S. Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and their Flash Services PMI; oil prices react to the events in the Middle East, negotiations with Iran and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, gas prices continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offer his insights and a few opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: comments on the passing of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greespan; why is your fixed mortgage payment going up? Oil prices react to the marathon peace talks in Switzerland, the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump's threat to continue hostilities if the talks break down; gas prices continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: soccer fans from around world are discovering the REAL America; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims; the Conference Board released the May Leading Economic Index; the Philadelphia Fed reported business activity in the Mid-Atlantic region; coffee linked to significant new side effect; Smucker announced a coffee price adjustment in 2027; oil prices react to U.S. - Iran 14-point agreement extending the ceasefire for 60 days and escalation in the Ukraine-Russian war; gas prices hit a milestone; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and some opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh held his first press conference at the helm of the central bank - expectations vs what was said; U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released May Retail Sales Data; the National Association of Realtors released the Pending Home Sales Report; the effects of various interest rates on the mortgage payment for the same house and how much house can be afforded based on various interest rates; oil prices react to President Trump's comments on the ceasefire agreement, reports regarding U.S. Crude Oil Inventories and U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predictions of crude oil supply vs demand in 2027; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and several opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: weather is affecting the South and Midwest; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released data on Housing Starts and Building Permits; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT), and Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence (FTR) released their respective Class 8 Orders information; oil prices continue to react as the U.S. and Iran get closer to completing the peace agreement; gas prices correspondingly continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: this past Friday, the U.S. Labor Department released the May Jobs Report, interesting numbers compared to the "experts'" predictions; on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Consumer Price Index Report; oil prices react to President Trump's comments that Iran is too slow to negotiate a deal, must pay price, retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter, airstrikes on Iran to continue and the U.S. Energy Information Administration's release of U.S. Crude Oil Inventories; gas prices continue to fall; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and several opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.