America's Truckin' Network

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.

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.