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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: weather events are again in the news; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; the Federal Reserve released their "Beige Book" report on Wednesday; States consider motor fuel tax holidays: oil and gas prices react to the latest news regarding the war with Iran; 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 discusses and covers the following stories: weather is back in the news; oil and gas prices continue to react to the war in Iran; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, in his Energy Report describes the effects of Trump's blockade of Iranian ports; Finance Ministers from Europe pushed for the implementation of the ceasefire because of the pressure on the world economy; Pope Leo expresses his thoughts on the war; the National Federation of Independent Business released their March Small Business Economic Trends data; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offer his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following topics and stories: it's tax day, of course he has an opinion on this! The National Association of Realtors reported March Existing Home Sales; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; oil and gas prices react to the Iranian Ports blockade; 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 discusses and covers the following stories: weather is back in the news; from Artemis II to peace negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, to the Masters Golf Tournament, it was quite a weekend; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index and Core Consumer Price Index; oil continues to react to the war in Iran and the blockade ordered by President Trump; 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: a preview of Friday's beginning of "peace talks" between the U.S., Israel and Iran and expectations; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the third estimate of 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), core PCE and Consumer Spending; the U.S. Labor Department released the Initial Jobless Claims Report; the American Trucking Associations (ATA)released the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index and the Logistics Managers' Index; oil prices react to the upcoming "peace talks", Israel negotiations with Lebanon regarding Hezbollah, on again /off again opening of the Strait of Hormuz and oil supply threats across 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 discusses and covers the following stories: what the mainstream said when President Trump was unavailable, while in the Oval Office and Situation Room, commanding the search and rescue of one of our pilots deep behind enemy lines in Iran; ceasefire or no ceasefire; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Beth Wilson, Manager, American Petroleum Institute (API), engine oil and DEF stopped by to talk about the rollout of PC-12 in January 2027 and DEF storage and rotation; oil reacts to the ceasefire between the U.S. - Israel and Iran; 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: oil prices react to the war with Iran, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright discussed the potential production from Venezuela which could add to the worldwide supply; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), Kelsea Eckert with Downtime Claims stopped by to talk about the recovery of truckers' downtime; certain companies are beginning to advertise for a massive increase in employees, price decreases and an emphasis on customer service; the U.S. Commerce Department reported February Durable Goods Orders; 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: a review of the timeline of the incredible rescue of the two pilots who had ejected from a downed F-15E, 200 miles deep into Iran; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Zaheer Igbal, Program and Education Analyst, Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stopped by to cover the difference, for employers, between MVR and PSP reports, this past Friday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March Nonfarm Payroll Report and the Unemployment Report; 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 U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; during the Mid-America Trucking Show, Nicole Ward, Founder and President of African American Women Trucking Association, stopped by to talk; oil and gas prices continue their volatility as result of the war with Iran; PRICE Futures Group, Senior Market Analyst, Phil Flynn had a few interesting theories regarding why prices are on the rise; 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 talks about the following stories: payroll processing company ADP reported Private Sector Employment Growth; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show last week Julie Wright, North American Marketing Manager, Shell Rotella stopped by to talk about Shell Rotella SuperRigs June 25 - 27 in Bristol TN., also the Your Truck Your Call Initiative; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported Retail Sales and Core Retail Sales; the Institute for Supply Management released their Survey of Manufacturing Purchasing Managers; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Conference Board released the Consumer Confidence Index; while at the Mid-America Trucking Show, Karin Haumann, Shell's OEM Technical Manager and chairperson of the API team developing the next generation of heavy-duty diesel engine oil standards, stopped by to talk about the rollout set for Jan. 2027; oil and gas prices continue to react to the war in Iran, The Strait of Hormuz threats and mixed diplomatic signals; 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 talks about his experience at this past weekend's Mid-America Trucking Show; Derek Barrs, Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stopped by our Booth at MATS to talk about his first 5 months on the job; oil and gas continue their rollercoaster reaction to the geopolitical events in the Middle East, Ukraine and Venezuela; 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 Day 1 of the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY; interviews Megan Brown, Sr. Director Product Management and Rishi Arora Head of Product, Geico Truck Insurance about their fist year rolling out truck insurance; various listeners stopping by to talk about the economy is affecting them, their opinion on the state of trucking and what is on their minds; Oil and Gas prices continue their rollercoaster ride reacting to the War with Iran and the negotiations, the Ukraine-Russia war; 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.

ATN will be at the Mid-America Trucking Thursday through Saturday; Iran is not admitting that negotiations are ongoing, but they are saying that the 15 point conditions to end the war are unacceptable, which they could only know as result of  being  part of the negotiations; oil and gas prices are reacting to the negotiations; Mike Kucharski, Co-Owner and VP of JKC Trucking, joins the show to talk about rising diesel prices, the Department of Transportation's crack down on illegal immigrants illegally attaining CDL licenses; an explosion and fire at a Texas refinery adding insult to injury regarding diesel prices; S&P Global releases good news/bad news data on U.S. Purchasing Managers Indices; 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: Nebraska needs truckers for emergency efforts and is offering a fuel stipend; a southern Governor suspends motor fuel taxes for 60 days; last week the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development reported January New-Home Sales; yesterday the Census Bureau reported January Construction Spending; the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) outlined Trump's highway policy and funding goals to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; oil and gas prices continue to react to the developments in the War with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz; after strong denials by the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, guess who's coming to the negotiating table; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about and covers  the following stories: update on fatal LaGuardia crash; ATN is heading to the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS); the coalition of some of the willing as some NATO Countries and others discuss assisting in the efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz; changes may be coming to Amazon Prime Day; oil prices fall and gas price increases slow; 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 the covers the following stories: oil and gas prices react to the war with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz choke point; a summary of where we are and how we got here with Iran; will our Allies join in and will NATO defend their fellow members; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; Kevin has the details, sifts through the information, 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 Reserve announces their decision on interest rates; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported New Factory Orders; this past Monday, the U.S. Transportation Department's, rules regarding asylum seekers, refugees, DACA recipients obtaining CDLs went into effect; 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 covers the following stories: the National Association of Realtors released their Pending Home Sales Report; the National Association of Home Builders released the Housing Market Index/builder confidence; America's Commercial Transportation Research Co. and Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence reported February North American Class 8 truck orders; oil and gas prices react to the war with Iran and disruption of travel through the Straight of Hormuz; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: weather is back in the news; oil and gas prices react to the weekend events in Iran, the U. S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis released their second estimate of 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 4th quarter consumer spending, business investment, exports, personal consumption and core personal consumption expenditures, durable goods orders; recently, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon spoke about how AI is reshaping their workforce and how it may affect the nation's workforce; 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: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims and Continuing Jobless Claims; the U.S. Commerce Department reported January Housing Starts for single family and multi-family homes; also the Commerce Department reported  Building Permits for single and multifamily homes; data from major Less Than Truckload (LTL) carriers indicates shipment and tonnage trends early in the first quarter of 2026; oil prices react to new threats from Iran's new Supreme Leader in a message read out on state television by a news anchor; 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: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index and Core Consumer Price Index; Kevin takes a look at a few of the items in the report; affordability of median-income homebuyers changes from last year; the rollercoaster oil prices continue; gasoline prices react to the oil price fluctuations; Senior Market Analyst and Fox News Contributor, Phil Flynn's Energy Report explains some of the events with the War in Iran; 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 has the latest on the news that affects the trucking industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: oil prices fluctuate wildly on news from the Iran war; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the February Nonfarm payroll numbers, the unemployment rate and wage growth: the Panama Canal Authority reported revenue for the first five months of their fiscal year; the U.S. Commerce Department reported January retail sales; 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 discusses the following topics and covers the following stories: changes at the Department of Homeland Security; the Federal Reserve released their latest "Biege Bokk," a collection of nationwide anecdotes and data; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims, Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported layoffs announced by U.S.-based employers; the U.S. Labor Department reported 4th Qtr. Labor Productivity; U.S. Ports report their January throughput; 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 covers and discusses the following stories: update on the war in Iran from Israel's Defense and Security Forum daily Zoom call, are oil prices already signaling a quick victory in Iran?, ADP reports the January Private Sector Jobs numbers; in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision, the European Union is discussing whether to proceed with tariff levels agreed to last summer; the stock market reacts to the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) service sector survey; ISM released  the Prices Paid Index, Employment Index and the New Orders Index; in the manufacturing sector, S&P Global released the Purchasing Manager's Business Activity Index and New Order Growth, Walmart and Target release their outlook for 2026; 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: the Blood Moon that wasn't; Labor Department to rescind Biden-era Independent Contractor rule; the Institute for Supply Management released their survey of manufacturers and prices-paid gauge; geopolitical events are affecting oil, gas, and energy transportation prices; 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 Operation Epic Fury; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, contributor - Fox Business News joins the show; Democrats and a few Republicans will attempt to force a vote on the War Powers Act; the Timeline of Iran's reign of terror; Kevin has the details, 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 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.