America's Truckin' Network

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.

Kevin covers the following stories: U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; how different news outlets report the same Initial Jobless Claims numbers; Oxford Economics takes a look at supposed layoffs due to AI; the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco takes an interesting view on higher tariffs; data regarding the U.S. economy's "secret weapon" was released yesterday; Kevin has the details, sifts through 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 the following stories: U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; how different news outlets report the same Initial Jobless Claims numbers; Oxford Economics takes a look at supposed layoffs due to AI; the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco takes an interesting view on higher tariffs; data regarding the U.S. economy's "secret weapon" was released yesterday; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covers the following stories: ADP reported December Private Sector Job Creation data; percentage of jobs in small, medium and large companies; U.S. Bureaus of Labor Statistics reported Job Openings and Labor Turnover; Transport stocks react to the level of economic optimism; oil and gas prices react to the events in Venezuela and other geopolitical events and comparisons to this time last year; Kevin has the details, digs into the numbers, puts the data into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers the following stories: ADP reported December Private Sector Job Creation data; percentage of jobs in small, medium and large companies; U.S. Bureaus of Labor Statistics reported Job Openings and Labor Turnover; Transport stocks react to the level of economic optimism; oil and gas prices react to the events in Venezuela and other geopolitical events and comparisons to this time last year; Kevin has the details, digs into the numbers, puts the data into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions.

Looking ahead to what we expect to see in 2026. IKC Trucking's Mike Kucharski joins Kevin to talk about the effect of illegal immigrants driving trucks. Kevin also compares his 2025 predictions against the so-called experts. And Kevin has the details on the car sales numbers that were released by Ford, Toyota and GM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking ahead to what we expect to see in 2026. IKC Trucking's Mike Kucharski joins Kevin to talk about the effect of illegal immigrants driving trucks. Kevin also compares his 2025 predictions against the so-called experts. And Kevin has the details on the car sales numbers that were released by Ford, Toyota and GM.

The Christmas Season has come to an end with the celebration of the Epiphany. Nicolas Madura, the illegitimate president of Venezuela, had an epiphany of his own with the FO phase of the FAFO policy of the Trump Presidency during Operation Absolute Resolve; Bank of America CEO, Brian Moynihan offered his view on the U.S. Economy during a recent interview; ABC News takes a look at some holiday shopping season results; Kevin has the details, digs into data, puts the information into historical pespective, offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Christmas Season has come to an end with the celebration of the Epiphany. Nicolas Madura, the illegitimate president of Venezuela, had an epiphany of his own with the FO phase of the FAFO policy of the Trump Presidency during Operation Absolute Resolve; Bank of America CEO, Brian Moynihan offered his view on the U.S. Economy during a recent interview; ABC News takes a look at some holiday shopping season results; Kevin has the details, digs into data, puts the information into historical pespective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin discusses a story criticizing President Trump's tariffs; compares the stock market at the beginning of the year and the end of the year; President Trump's push for U.S. energy dominance; November Truck tonnage numbers; November Pending home sales; Kevin has the details and offers his insights and opinions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin discusses a story criticizing President Trump's tariffs; compares the stock market at the beginning of the year and the end of the year; President Trump's push for U.S. energy dominance; November Truck tonnage numbers; November Pending home sales; Kevin has the details and offers his insights and opinions. 

Kevin explains the 12 Days of Christmas. He also looks at the evolution of New Year's celebrations. Kevin looks at what 2026 holds for the economy with Phil Flynn of Market Insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin explains the 12 Days of Christmas. He also looks at the evolution of New Year's celebrations. Kevin looks at what 2026 holds for the economy with Phil Flynn of Market Insights.

On this 7th day of Christmas, New Year's Eve 2025. Kevin talks about many of the Executive Orders, regulation enforcement, initiatives, pilot programs, etc.  instituted to support America's truck drivers and make our roadways safer. Kevin also speaks with Amber Caron, Director of Communications, Wreaths Across America about their recent successful wreath laying ceremony across the Country and a special matching opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this 7th day of Christmas, New Year's Eve 2025. Kevin talks about many of the Executive Orders, regulation enforcement, initiatives, pilot programs, etc.  instituted to support America's truck drivers and make our roadways safer. Kevin also speaks with Amber Caron, Director of Communications, Wreaths Across America about their recent successful wreath laying ceremony across the Country and a special matching opportunity.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims last week; Kevin interviews Sam Collier, Dean of Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Gateway Community & Technical College regarding Gateway's CDL training program; the U.S. Commerce Department released the October Durable Goods Orders; Kevin looks at the economic reports, digs into the details, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims last week; Kevin interviews Sam Collier, Dean of Manufacturing & Transportation Technology, Gateway Community & Technical College regarding Gateway's CDL training program; the U.S. Commerce Department released the October Durable Goods Orders; Kevin looks at the economic reports, digs into the details, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin talks about the actual cost of the 12 days of Christmas. He also talks learning the trades with Sam Collier of Gateway Community College.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about the actual cost of the 12 days of Christmas. He also talks learning the trades with Sam Collier of Gateway Community College.

Kevin Gordon hosts America's Truckin' Network on the Christmas Eve 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gordon hosts America's Truckin' Network on the Christmas Eve 2025

Kevin talks about comments made by Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. "Rusty" Rush during a press event at last week's 20th Anniversary Tech Skills Rodeo in Nashville and covers the following stories: a pop-up survey, which was actually more of a push poll, from what appeared to be a Liberal Organization regarding whether you support lawmakers' plans to ban gas cars; Wreaths Across America reported the results of the wreath laying ceremony this past December 13th; the National Association of Realtors released their Existing-Home Sales Report; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his opinions and insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about comments made by Rush Enterprises CEO W.M. "Rusty" Rush during a press event at last week's 20th Anniversary Tech Skills Rodeo in Nashville and covers the following stories: a pop-up survey, which was actually more of a push poll, from what appeared to be a Liberal Organization regarding whether you support lawmakers' plans to ban gas cars; Wreaths Across America reported the results of the wreath laying ceremony this past December 13th; the National Association of Realtors released their Existing-Home Sales Report; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his opinions and insights.

Kevin returns to familiar surroundings after attending the Rush Enterprises 20th Anniversary Tech Skills Rodeo (TSR) in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Sunday through Tuesday, and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; Mitch Davisson, Director of Collision Centers, Rush Enterprises, New Braunfels, Texas, stopped by the ATN Booth at the TSR, to discuss the Body and Paint competition; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin returns to familiar surroundings after attending the Rush Enterprises 20th Anniversary Tech Skills Rodeo (TSR) in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Sunday through Tuesday, and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; Mitch Davisson, Director of Collision Centers, Rush Enterprises, New Braunfels, Texas, stopped by the ATN Booth at the TSR, to discuss the Body and Paint competition; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index.

Kevin returns to familiar surroundings after attending the Rush Enterprises 20th Anniversary Tech Skills Rodeo (TSR) in Nashville, TN at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Sunday through Tuesday, and covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; Mitch Davisson, Director of Collision Centers, Rush Enterprises,New Braunfels, Texas, stopped by the ATN Booth at the TSR, to discuss the Body and Paint competition; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index.

Kevin recaps his attendance at the 20th Anniversary, Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo (TSR) this past Sunday thru Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. While at the TSR Kevin spoke with Victor Cummings, Vice President, Service Operations, Rush Enterprises about the competition, employee retention, mentoring programs, internship programs and an innovative program for trade school students. Robert LaValley, Heavy Duty Technician from Flagstaff, AZ., stopped by to talk about his participation and being a finalist in every competition since the first TSR in 2006. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin recaps his attendance at the 20th Anniversary, Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo (TSR) this past Sunday thru Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. While at the TSR Kevin spoke with Victor Cummings, Vice President, Service Operations, Rush Enterprises about the competition, employee retention, mentoring programs, internship programs and an innovative program for trade school students. Robert LaValley, Heavy Duty Technician from Flagstaff, AZ., stopped by to talk about his participation and being a finalist in every competition since the first TSR in 2006. 

Kevin talks with Rush Enterprises employees Connie Dempsey, Senior Continuous Improvement and Deborah Smith, Director of Operations Continuous Improvement, who are part of the Tech Skills Rodeo Committee, they discuss the planning, logistics, lining up sponsors and Trade Show participants; they also discuss their positions with Rush Enterprises, how their career path lead them there and advice for people who might be considering a career in the trucking industry. Additionally, Michael Freeze, Features Editor, Transport Topics and Leo Baros Associate Editor, TruckNews.com join the show to talk about their Tech Skills Rodeo experience, as well as their opinions on the state of the Economies in the U.S. and Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks with Rush Enterprises employees Connie Dempsey, Senior Continuous Improvement and Deborah Smith, Director of Operations Continuous Improvement, who are part of the Tech Skills Rodeo Committee, they discuss the planning, logistics, lining up sponsors and Trade Show participants; they also discuss their positions with Rush Enterprises, how their career path lead them there and advice for people who might be considering a career in the trucking industry. Additionally, Michael Freeze, Features Editor, Transport Topics and Leo Baros Associate Editor, TruckNews.com join the show to talk about their Tech Skills Rodeo experience, as well as their opinions on the state of the Economies in the U.S. and Canada.

Kevin was on the floor of the 20th Anniversary of the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo at the Gaylord, Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville TN,; he described the trip to Nashville, on Saturday, through the Winter Weather Advisories, Sunday's Collision Center competition, setting up the ATN booth at the venue, the night dinner cruise on the General Jackson, talks with Rush Enterprises, Jody Pollard, Senior Vice President, Vehicle After Market Sales & Robb Nixon, Vice President Sales and Tech Rodeo competitor, Chris Purcell, Atlanta Technician, Grand Champion 2021 and 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin was on the floor of the 20th Anniversary of the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo at the Gaylord, Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville TN,; he described the trip to Nashville, on Saturday, through the Winter Weather Advisories, Sunday's Collision Center competition, setting up the ATN booth at the venue, the night dinner cruise on the General Jackson, talks with Rush Enterprises, Jody Pollard, Senior Vice President, Vehicle After Market Sales & Robb Nixon, Vice President Sales and Tech Rodeo competitor, Chris Purcell, Atlanta Technician, Grand Champion 2021 and 2024.

Kevin covered the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; some of the various media outlet's coverage were misleading at best; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Employment Cost Index which tracks changes changes in wages and benefits; the U.S. Department of Agricuture released their estimates for 2026 cattle prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspectve, offers opinions and insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; some of the various media outlet's coverage were misleading at best; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Employment Cost Index which tracks changes changes in wages and benefits; the U.S. Department of Agricuture released their estimates for 2026 cattle prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspectve, offers opinions and insights.

Kevin covered the following stories: the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; Home Depot, during an investor day, offered preliminary guidance for 2026; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, in his Energy Report, discusses energy "affordability" and green energy push during the Biden years; 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 Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; Home Depot, during an investor day, offered preliminary guidance for 2026; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, in his Energy Report, discusses energy "affordability" and green energy push during the Biden years; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covered the following stories: Realtor.com reports the October delistings; U.S mortgage rates vs other countries; the National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index; the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the October Job Openings and Turnover Survey (JOLTS); 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 covered the following stories: Realtor.com reports the October delistings; U.S mortgage rates vs other countries; the National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index; the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the October Job Openings and Turnover Survey (JOLTS); Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.    

Kevin talks about his alma matre Xavier University's upset victory over the University of Cincinnati in the "Crosstown Shootout"; Indiana's stunning victory over THE Ohio State University; the College Football Playoff selection results; Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills; the U.S. Commerce Department released the much anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; local gas prices compared to the national prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and of course, his opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin talks about his alma matre Xavier University's upset victory over the University of Cincinnati in the "Crosstown Shootout"; Indiana's stunning victory over THE Ohio State University; the College Football Playoff selection results; Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills; the U.S. Commerce Department released the much anticipated Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index the Core Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; local gas prices compared to the national prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and of course, his opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: the national average price for a gallon of regular gas dips to the lowest level since May of 2021; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobles Claims; the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported the data from the Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday shopping kickoff to the holiday season; the Trump administration proposes changes to the Biden-era 2031 fuel economy standards; Kevin has the details sifts through 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 the following stories: the national average price for a gallon of regular gas dips to the lowest level since May of 2021; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobles Claims; the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported the data from the Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday shopping kickoff to the holiday season; the Trump administration proposes changes to the Biden-era 2031 fuel economy standards; Kevin has the details sifts through data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.