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Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims Report; Massachusetts and Wisconsin prosecute CDL test cheating schemes; Who shares the cab with truckers?; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers a few opinions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims Report; Massachusetts and Wisconsin prosecute CDL test cheating schemes; Who shares the cab with truckers?; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers a few opinions. 

Today is the last day to register for FREE to attend the Mid-America Trucking Show! Go to truckingshow.com; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) calls on for-hire motor carriers to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. Go to truckingresearch.org; Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will have their annual International Roadcheck from May 12 -14; Kevin has the details, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the last day to register for FREE to attend the Mid-America Trucking Show! Go to truckingshow.com; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) calls on for-hire motor carriers to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. Go to truckingresearch.org; Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will have their annual International Roadcheck from May 12 -14; Kevin has the details, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin reacts to the State of the Union address and reviews some of the highlights. Kevin also covers the following stories: last Friday the U.S. Commerce Department (CD) reported the 4th Quarter Gross Domestic Product; the CD's Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures; the Conference Board reported February Consumer Confidence; Kevin talked about joining Dan Caroll during the previous afternoon on a show to talk about CDL Mills, enforcement of English Language Proficiency requirements and Chameleon Carrier Networks; 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 reacts to the State of the Union address and reviews some of the highlights. Kevin also covers the following stories: last Friday the U.S. Commerce Department (CD) reported the 4th Quarter Gross Domestic Product; the CD's Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures; the Conference Board reported February Consumer Confidence; Kevin talked about joining Dan Caroll during the previous afternoon on a show to talk about CDL Mills, enforcement of English Language Proficiency requirements and Chameleon Carrier Networks; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Mother Nature is not done with the U.S. this winter; Kevin talks about the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team's magic moment against the heavily favored Canadian Team and recalling the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" vs the Soviet Union; the Supreme Court issues it's ruling  on Trump's tariffs; Kevin has the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: the Labor Department reported the U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims; some highlights in the minutes from the recent Federal Reserve meeting; the Conference Board, a research group, reported the Leading Economic Index; a story from The Wall Street Journal, pointed to a number of companies announcing price increases, hint, the reason is not what you have been led to believe; Kevin has the data, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: the Labor Department reported the U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims; some highlights in the minutes from the recent Federal Reserve meeting; the Conference Board, a research group, reported the Leading Economic Index; a story from The Wall Street Journal, pointed to a number of companies announcing price increases, hint, the reason is not what you have been led to believe; Kevin has the data, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported Single-Family Housing Starts; Gross Domestic Product predictions are being floated, Kevin points out the total number of Federal Employees who were furloughed and/or went without paychecks and how much money was held out of the economy heading into the holiday season; mortgage rates are on the move; the Commerce Department reported December Durable Goods Orders; the Federal Reserve reported Industrial Output and Capacity Utilization; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR) reported January Class 8 Orders; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported Single-Family Housing Starts; Gross Domestic Product predictions are being floated, Kevin points out the total number of Federal Employees who were furloughed and/or went without paychecks and how much money was held out of the economy heading into the holiday season; mortgage rates are on the move; the Commerce Department reported December Durable Goods Orders; the Federal Reserve reported Industrial Output and Capacity Utilization; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR) reported January Class 8 Orders; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Weather is in the news today; Kevin talks about Ash Wednesday; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released their latest Housing Market Index; Kevin discusses affordability, if interest rates were lower; the Trump administration repeals the 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding; record tariff revenues shrink the U.S. budget deficit; 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.

Weather is in the news today; Kevin talks about Ash Wednesday; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released their latest Housing Market Index; Kevin discusses affordability, if interest rates were lower; the Trump administration repeals the 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding; record tariff revenues shrink the U.S. budget deficit; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. 

Kevin talks about Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), the origin of bock beer, etc.; his thoughts and summary of the Daytona 500; 38 days from the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS); on Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core Consumer Price Index; 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 talks about Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), the origin of bock beer, etc.; his thoughts and summary of the Daytona 500; 38 days from the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS); on Friday the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core Consumer Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covered the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; the National Association of Realtors reported January Existing Home Sales; now that most States have decriminalized marijuana, The New York Times Editorial Board revisits their 2014 support for legalization; Kevin has the details, sorts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; the National Association of Realtors reported January Existing Home Sales; now that most States have decriminalized marijuana, The New York Times Editorial Board revisits their 2014 support for legalization; Kevin has the details, sorts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin takes a look at some important policies/regulations and legislative wins during the first year of President Trump's 2nd term; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Nonfarm Payrolls Report; BLS also released the Unemployment Rate and Labor Participation Rate; the National Federation of Independent Business released the January Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) Report aka January Small Business Optimism Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers a few opinions along the way. 

Kevin covered the following stories: the U.S. Commerce Department released the Holiday Retail Sales Report; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT Research) reported preliminary net data  for December Trailer Orders; the Small Business Administration issued policy guidelines for green-card-holder applicants; Congress and President Trump approved funding for truck parking in the fiscal 2026 budget; oil reacts to geopolitical events and anticipated inventory levels; 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 covered the following stories: the U.S. Commerce Department released the Holiday Retail Sales Report; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT Research) reported preliminary net data  for December Trailer Orders; the Small Business Administration issued policy guidelines for green-card-holder applicants; Congress and President Trump approved funding for truck parking in the fiscal 2026 budget; oil reacts to geopolitical events and anticipated inventory levels; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin talks about Superbowl LX, he actually has an opinion on the Pre-game concert, Pre-game events, NBC's interview with President Trump (an annual tradition by the broadcast company airing the Super Bowl), the halftime show and the game itself; this past Friday, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers aka Consumer Sentiment Index was released; the Job Openings Report was released last week; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about Superbowl LX, he actually has an opinion on the Pre-game concert, Pre-game events, NBC's interview with President Trump (an annual tradition by the broadcast company airing the Super Bowl), the halftime show and the game itself; this past Friday, the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers aka Consumer Sentiment Index was released; the Job Openings Report was released last week; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Warns Carriers of Aggressive Phishing Scheme; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims; oil prices react to on again, off again U.S. - Iran talks schedule for later today, concerns regarding the safety of ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz in the Red Sea between Iran and Oman, strength of the U.S. dollar, inventory levels and trade deals; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Warns Carriers of Aggressive Phishing Scheme; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims; oil prices react to on again, off again U.S. - Iran talks schedule for later today, concerns regarding the safety of ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz in the Red Sea between Iran and Oman, strength of the U.S. dollar, inventory levels and trade deals; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: ADP released their January Jobs Report; PepsiCo plans price adjustments; Walmart hits a new milestone; who will control the ports at each end of the Panama Canal? Oil reacts to geopolitical events and crude oil inventory volumes; 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 the following stories: ADP released their January Jobs Report; PepsiCo plans price adjustments; Walmart hits a new milestone; who will control the ports at each end of the Panama Canal? Oil reacts to geopolitical events and crude oil inventory volumes; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

The Federal Government extended to a third business day; Illinois Judge rules $243 million of Transportation Funds Misspent; Judge denies bid to make California Issue non-domiciled CDLs; South Carolina deploys virtual weigh stations using sensors; Kevin offers his personal perspective on such issues, has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers an opinion or two along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government extended to a third business day; Illinois Judge rules $243 million of Transportation Funds Misspent; Judge denies bid to make California Issue non-domiciled CDLs; South Carolina deploys virtual weigh stations using sensors; Kevin offers his personal perspective on such issues, has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers an opinion or two along the way. 

Another Government shutdown is upon us; the U.S. Labor Department released the Producer Price Index; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has been released including-new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries, etc.; Amazon announces Corporate job cuts; oil prices react to geopolitical events, a stronger dollar, milder U.S. weather forecasts and OPEC+ production announcements; 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.

Another Government shutdown is upon us; the U.S. Labor Department released the Producer Price Index; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index has been released including-new orders, production, employment, supplier deliveries, etc.; Amazon announces Corporate job cuts; oil prices react to geopolitical events, a stronger dollar, milder U.S. weather forecasts and OPEC+ production announcements; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.  

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; media analysis of the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged; Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundia report 2025 sales, which company was the world's top-selling automaker and what was the effect of tariffs? Actor Edward Norton promotes ship emission-cutting technology; Omdia Automotive reported December U.S. Class 8 Truck Sales; oil prices react to geopolitical events and a weaker US dollar; 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.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; media analysis of the Federal Reserve's decision to leave interest rates unchanged; Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundia report 2025 sales, which company was the world's top-selling automaker and what was the effect of tariffs? Actor Edward Norton promotes ship emission-cutting technology; Omdia Automotive reported December U.S. Class 8 Truck Sales; oil prices react to geopolitical events and a weaker US dollar; Kevin has the details, digs into the data , puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Affordability and inflation, Kevin takes a look at increasing costs that are not being discussed, the hidden portion of the inflation puzzle; on Monday, the Commerce Department reported November durable goods and core durable goods orders; on Tuesday, the U.S. Conference Board's January Consumer Confidence Index was released; the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell held a press conference, after the interest rate decision was released, to give his assessment of the economy; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Affordability and inflation, Kevin takes a look at increasing costs that are not being discussed, the hidden portion of the inflation puzzle; on Monday, the Commerce Department reported November durable goods and core durable goods orders; on Tuesday, the U.S. Conference Board's January Consumer Confidence Index was released; the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell held a press conference, after the interest rate decision was released, to give his assessment of the economy; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions.  

Winter Storm Fern continues to drive the news, number of deaths, numerous record setting daily snowfall totals, record breaking temperatures, flight cancellations, widespread ice accumulations and the uniqueness of snow; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues storm emergency hours of service waivers affecting 40 states; the Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates during their 1st meeting of the year and what that means for your budget; Japan's central bank rates compared to the U.S.; S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index reports released; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter Storm Fern continues to drive the news, number of deaths, numerous record setting daily snowfall totals, record breaking temperatures, flight cancellations, widespread ice accumulations and the uniqueness of snow; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues storm emergency hours of service waivers affecting 40 states; the Federal Reserve is not expected to reduce interest rates during their 1st meeting of the year and what that means for your budget; Japan's central bank rates compared to the U.S.; S&P Global Purchasing Managers Index reports released; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin reviews the wild weekend of snow, sleet, freezing rain and sub-zero temperatures around the Country; last Friday, the University of Michigan reported their Final Consumer Sentiment Survey for January; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Severe weather is back in the news; the U.S. Labor Department announced the Weekly Jobless Claims, Kevin points out the different ways the same information is covered by various news outlets; the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its final reading of 3rd quarter Gross Domestic Product; BEA also released the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Severe weather is back in the news; the U.S. Labor Department announced the Weekly Jobless Claims, Kevin points out the different ways the same information is covered by various news outlets; the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its final reading of 3rd quarter Gross Domestic Product; BEA also released the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the October Construction Spending Report; UPS Drivers Eric Johnson and Mike Moxley join the program to to discuss Major Health Concerns Regarding Inward-Facing Infrared Driver Monitoring Cameras; the National Association of Realtors reported December Home Sales; 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.

The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the October Construction Spending Report; UPS Drivers Eric Johnson and Mike Moxley join the program to to discuss Major Health Concerns Regarding Inward-Facing Infrared Driver Monitoring Cameras; the National Association of Realtors reported December Home Sales; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin checks out the latest numbers on jobs and earnings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. He also has the estimated consumer holiday spending report. Kevin tells you what all these numbers mean for the trucking industry.