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Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Bob Costello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-costello-444bb670/ Connect with Bobby Holland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-holland-4a9355/ Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/ Learn more about American Trucking Associations: https://www.trucking.org/ Learn more about U.S. Bank: https://www.usbank.com/index.html Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIq WEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7D WEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAf This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/analysis-q1-2026-us-bank-freight-payment-index-1588 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a sweeping piece of legislation that just cleared its first major hurdle on Capitol Hill. The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee has overwhelmingly approved the BUILD America 250 Act by a decisive sixty-two to two vote, drawing rare bipartisan praise from both OOIDA and the American Trucking Associations. Two provisions in the sprawling, thousand-plus-page bill are generating particular attention from truckers: mandatory bathroom access at facilities where drivers are delivering or loading cargo, and expanded funding for commercial vehicle parking under an improved version of Jason's Law, which is named after a driver murdered in 2009 while parked at an abandoned gas station. Next, we head north to examine a damning government audit that's exposing widespread failures in commercial driver training oversight. Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence's office sent undercover secret shoppers to six truck driving schools, uncovering shocking compliance gaps where two private career colleges provided only fifty-nine and eighty-one hours of training, well below the province's mandatory minimum of one hundred three point five hours. The audit also revealed that Ontario's Ministry had never inspected fifty-four of the province's two hundred sixteen registered private career colleges offering Entry Level Training as of March 2025, despite industry groups warning officials as early as 2017 that stronger compliance measures were desperately needed. Finally, we cover a high-profile interstate legal battle over commercial driver licenses and immigration. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected Florida's attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of CDLs to immigrants who are not legally authorized to be in the United States. The case stemmed from a deadly crash on Florida's Turnpike in August 2025 involving a truck driver from India who held a valid CDL issued by California, with Florida's Attorney General seeking an injunction barring the two states from issuing licenses to applicants who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The court's refusal to hear the case leaves existing CDL licensing rules in California and Washington intact. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a sweeping piece of legislation that just cleared its first major hurdle on Capitol Hill. The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee has overwhelmingly approved the BUILD America 250 Act by a decisive sixty-two to two vote, drawing rare bipartisan praise from both OOIDA and the American Trucking Associations. Two provisions in the sprawling, thousand-plus-page bill are generating particular attention from truckers: mandatory bathroom access at facilities where drivers are delivering or loading cargo, and expanded funding for commercial vehicle parking under an improved version of Jason's Law, which is named after a driver murdered in 2009 while parked at an abandoned gas station. Next, we head north to examine a damning government audit that's exposing widespread failures in commercial driver training oversight. Ontario Auditor General Shelley Spence's office sent undercover secret shoppers to six truck driving schools, uncovering shocking compliance gaps where two private career colleges provided only fifty-nine and eighty-one hours of training, well below the province's mandatory minimum of one hundred three point five hours. The audit also revealed that Ontario's Ministry had never inspected fifty-four of the province's two hundred sixteen registered private career colleges offering Entry Level Training as of March 2025, despite industry groups warning officials as early as 2017 that stronger compliance measures were desperately needed. Finally, we cover a high-profile interstate legal battle over commercial driver licenses and immigration. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected Florida's attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of CDLs to immigrants who are not legally authorized to be in the United States. The case stemmed from a deadly crash on Florida's Turnpike in August 2025 involving a truck driver from India who held a valid CDL issued by California, with Florida's Attorney General seeking an injunction barring the two states from issuing licenses to applicants who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. The court's refusal to hear the case leaves existing CDL licensing rules in California and Washington intact. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The data doesn't lie, and in Q1 2026, it's telling a story the freight industry hasn't seen in years.In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Karin Bursa welcome Bobby Holland, Director of Freight Business Analytics at U.S. Bank, and Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President at the American Trucking Associations, for a deep dive into the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index for Q1 2026.The episode unpacks seven critical takeaways from the quarter, including a historic 12.9% spike in freight spending, a rare supply-side recovery driven by tightening capacity and surging fuel costs, and regional breakdowns across the West, Southwest, Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, with stops on tariff impacts, cross-border trade with Canada and Mexico, and what a $7.22-per-gallon diesel price in California means for the broader economy.Together, they explore why this recovery is unlike anything we've seen since the pandemic boom, what the Goldman Sachs recession outlook gets right (and wrong), and how supply chain leaders can use real, verified freight data, not feelings, to make smarter decisions in an unpredictable 2026.Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Intro(03:29) Introducing the dynamic duo: Bobby Holland & Bob Costello(06:23) Bobby's headline summary(09:47) How industry leaders use the Freight Payment Index(10:01) National-level results: spending jumps 12.9%(10:54) A rare supply-side recovery(13:10) West region: highest shipment levels since 2023(17:20) Southwest region: 10th straight quarter of declines(21:40) Midwest region: strongest quarter since Q1 2018(26:05) Winter storms break the streak(28:11) Canada & Mexico trade: tariff impact on cross-border freight(33:20) Southeast region: the only region posting declines(41:32) Goldman Sachs vs. economic reality(44:28) Freight market forecast: what's ahead in 2026Additional Links & Resources:Connect with Bob Costello: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-costello-444bb670/Connect with Bobby Holland: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-holland-4a9355/Connect with Karin Bursa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinbursa/Learn more about American Trucking Associations: https://www.trucking.org/Learn more about U.S. Bank: https://www.usbank.com/index.htmlLearn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/aboutLearn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.comWatch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-nowSubscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/joinWork with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/WEBINAR- From AI Pilots to Performance: How Supply Chain Leaders Are Scaling Agentic AI: https://bit.ly/49hCqIqWEBINAR- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere–and everywhere they sell: https://bit.ly/49r8N7DWEBINAR- The Expanding Role of Supply Chain Optimization Teams in Driving Business Impact: https://bit.ly/3PHRAAfThis episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Karin Bursa and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/analysis-q1-2026-us-bank-freight-payment-index-1588

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the American Trucking Associations has renewed its push tp repeal the World War I era excise tax; 1st quarter financial results have been released by Knight-Swift; J.B. Hunt, FedEx and XPO; oil and gas prices react to remarks by Vice President Vance and President Trump regarding the final stages of a peace deal with Iran, some tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. crude and gasoline inventory levels; 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 and discusses the following stories: the American Trucking Associations has renewed its push tp repeal the World War I era excise tax; 1st quarter financial results have been released by Knight-Swift; J.B. Hunt, FedEx and XPO; oil and gas prices react to remarks by Vice President Vance and President Trump regarding the final stages of a peace deal with Iran, some tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. crude and gasoline inventory levels; 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.

Voice Of GO(r)D is happy to bring you a conversation with two representatives from the Trucking Association of New York, the state level affiliate of the American Trucking Associations.WHAT?I've recently become acquainted with Mr Mark Stone, a lobbyist with TANY, and thought to myself, well, why not hear from someone on that side of the ledger? Mark brought along his colleague Zach, vice president of government affairs at TANY, and I think we had a very interesting and enlightening discussion on issues in trucking specific to the state of New York, and more specifically, issues facing carriers having to deal with climate zealots and the mandates which plague all of our equipment. My listeners will thoroughly enjoy hearing about the higher level discussions which go on in attempting to mitigate the effects of such mandates; Mark and Zach go into great length on the details.We also discuss issues peculiar to operating in New York City, such as managing traffic flows, or at least trying to, hauling trash out of the city, and the delicate dance of co-operating with everyone else on the roads of the Big Apple.Later in the show, we touch on Mark's gig at a Volvo dealer not far from me, and some of the peculiarities of their equipment, and its seeming preparation for autonomous operations.Mark and Zach are great and you should follow them on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-miller-356a7813/https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstone54ab/TANY website - https://nytrucks.org/As mentioned in the intro and near the end of the show, I was recently invited to give a presentation on my book and issues facing the American trucker in 2026 at the hallowed halls of Cornell University.It was recorded for your benefit, check it out -https://law-cornell.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=3efee1ae-5175-460a-b123-b43a00e31c5aIf you haven't yet, you can pick up a copy of my book directly from my publishers at Creed and Culture, in hardcover, e-reader, or audiobook format -https://creedandculture.com/books/end-of-the-road-inside-the-war-on-truckers/As always, you can get a hold of me with questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail here - gordilocks@protonmail.com

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: recently, the University of Michigan released their final consumer sentiment reading for April; The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the American Trucking Associations released their March For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; the Cass Freight Index and the Logistics Managers' Index were also released; PepsiCo's report their 1st Quarter results; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: recently, the University of Michigan released their final consumer sentiment reading for April; The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the American Trucking Associations released their March For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; the Cass Freight Index and the Logistics Managers' Index were also released; PepsiCo's report their 1st Quarter results; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: recently, the University of Michigan released their final consumer sentiment reading for April; The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the American Trucking Associations released their March For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; the Cass Freight Index and the Logistics Managers' Index were also released; PepsiCo's report their 1st Quarter results; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Our guest on this week's episode is Helaine Rich, Vice President of Strategic Sales and Administration at ePost Global. As the war against Iran is in its seventh week, fuel prices continue to rise. And it is getting to the point where carriers can no longer just simply absorb those costs. So, how have those unexpected costs affected supply chain companies? Senior News Editor Ben Ames discusses with our guest how companies are coping and trying to adjust to these latest uncertainties. Each year, the number of women taking the wheel is rising. Right now, women make up about 9 1/2 percent of truck drivers, according to the Women in Trucking organization. Senior Editor Victoria Kickham reports that as women continue to impact the industry, truck stops are looking to make life on the road better for these women drivers. She shares the top three truck stops nationwide that are tops for best accommodating women truckers.Shoppers can sometimes be fickle. Just a few years ago, most retailers were losing traction with in-store shopping, forcing malls nationwide to close. Now we see a new trend where younger shoppers are returning to store shopping. Ben Ames reposts on a consumer survey he saw this week that found that only 12% of Gen Z and 9% of Millennials this summer plan to shop entirely online this summer, while the rest of shoppers are omnichannel, meaning that 69% of Americans are planning to shop both in-store and online. What does this mean for how companies manage their inventories?Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:ePost GlobalIndustry identifies the top three women-friendly truck stopsYounger consumers stay omnichannel, shun fully digital shoppingVisit DC VelocityVisit Supply Chain XchangeListen to CSCMP and Supply Chain Xchange's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane podcastSend feedback about this podcast to podcast@agilebme.comThis podcast episode is sponsored by: Werner

On February 20, the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, known as IEEPA, does not authorize President Trump's sweeping tariffs. In Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, and the consolidated case, the Court held that the statute does not grant the President the power to impose tariffs under a declaration of economic emergency.  In this episode, we explore what the Court held, why the Justices disagreed about the reasoning, and what this decision might tell us about the future of presidential emergency power. To help us explore these questions are two leading Court watchers and constitutional experts, Zachary Shemtob of SCOTUSblog and Ilya Somin of the George Mason University. Julie Silverbrook, vice president of civic education of the National Constitution Center, moderates.  Resources  Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026)  “Supreme Court strikes down tariffs,” SCOTUSblog (2/20/2026)  Ilya Somin, “How the Supreme Court Spared America,” The Atlantic (2/21/2026)  Ilya Somin, “The Supreme Court Spurns a Presidential Power Grab,” The Dispatch (2/23/2026)  Ilya Somin, “Trump's new tariffs are another dangerous presidential power grab,” Boston Globe (2/24/2026)  Ilya Somin, “Not Everything Is an Emergency,” The Dispatch (1/31/2025)  “Are Trump's Tariffs Lawful?,” We the People (11/06/2025)  Biden v. Nebraska (2023)  Whitman v. American Trucking Associations, Inc. (2001)  Dames & Moore v. Regan (1981)  Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1953)  United States v. Yoshida International, Inc. (CCPA, 1975)  United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936)  Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States (1935) Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠ Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr Explore the ⁠⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠live program⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Support our important work ⁠⁠Donate

We're joined HOT by Paul Savill of Sir Savill's Ideal Rubs. Paul tells us some wild stories about the world of trucking competitions and America's Road Teams and how the practices and qualities he earned there helped him create a brand of excellent, homemade rubs and spices. In his own words, "I'm a five-time Ohio State Truck Driving Champion, and I once placed 5th at the National Truck Driving Championships. One of my greatest honors was being selected for the America's Road Team, a national safety and outreach program led by the American Trucking Associations. As a Road Team Captain, I was called on about once a month to travel the country—sometimes flying to events, other times driving one of the program's dedicated trucks. At each stop, we taught the Share the Road program, helping new drivers and the public understand blind spots and truck safety. But those events weren't just about education—they were about connecting over food, stories, and the flavors of America. From school events in Montana to outreach in Boston, I've tasted the country—one plate at a time." I want to go to one of these trucking competitions!

Some major analysts are throwing the sluggish job market on the backburner, saying the 2026 economy will rapidly grow. Goldman Sachs also said the expected tax refunds will stimulate spending. Gene Marks points out that the American Trucking Association doesn't see it that way based on the truck tonnage index. Companies might also benefit from a phased retirement approach to ease transition to the next generation in the workforce.   Additional Resources Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs Top Regulatory Issues webinar: https://bit.ly/2026-top-regs-webinar Top Regulatory Issues of 2026 article: https://bit.ly/top-regs-2026 No Tax on Tips and OT webinar: https://bit.ly/no-tax-on-tips-ot No Tax on Tips article: https://bit.ly/no-tax-tips-ot DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Dec. 23, 2025- A new fee from the state Thruway Authority that is scheduled for 2026 is getting pushback from the commercial interests that use New York's super-highway system. We talk about the charge with Darrin Roth, vice president of highway policy with the American Trucking Associations.

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers an appeals court ruling against USDOT, the upcoming retirement of a retail giant's CEO, and what American Trucking Associations and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance are asking for regarding ELDs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Samuel Estreicher of the NYU School of Law and John Yoo of the UC Berkeley School of Law join to recap the oral arguments from the pair of challenges to President Trump's tariffs and discuss whether International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes the president to impose extensive tariffs on nearly all goods imported into the United States. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.     Resources  Samuel Estreicher et al., “Brief of Professors of Administrative Law, Separation of Powers, Foreign Relations Law, Legislation and the Regulatory State, and Trade Law” (10/24/2025)  Sam Estreicher and Andrew Babbit, “The Case Against Unbounded Delegation in Trump v. VOS Selections,” Lawfare (10/30/2025) John Yoo, “What Could the Supreme Court Rule About Trump's Tariffs,” Civitas Institute (9/8/2025)  Biden v. Nebraska (2023)  Whitman v. American Trucking Associations, Inc. (2001)  Dames & Moore v. Regan (1981) Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. v. Sawyer (1953)  United States v. Yoshida International, Inc. (CCPA, 1975) United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. (1936) Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States (1935)    In our new podcast, Pursuit: The Founders' to Guide to Happiness Jeffrey Rosen explores the founders' lives with the historians who know them best. Plus, filmmaker Ken Burns shares his daily practice of self-reflection.    Listen to episodes of Pursuit on Apple Podcast and Spotify.  Stay Connected and Learn More Questions or comments about the show? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@constitutioncenter.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Continue the conversation by following us on social media @ConstitutionCtr ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Explore the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠America at 250 Civic Toolkit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive Constitution Weekly, our email roundup of constitutional news and debate Follow, rate, and review wherever you listen Join us for an upcoming ⁠⁠⁠live program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or watch recordings on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support our important work:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Donate⁠⁠

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's briefing covers UPS' earnings report and job cuts, the economy, and American Trucking Associations' new chairman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dry van rates are surging nationwide, despite weak trucking volumes and low tender rejections, an inversion that points to hard supply contraction driven by behavioral reactions to immigration enforcement efforts. We also analyze the broader, longer-term metrics from the Logistics Managers' Index, which recorded a September reading of 57.4, marking the seventh consecutive month the index has remained below its all-time average. This confirms slow, steady growth rather than a roaring expansion, and for the third straight month, a "negative freight inversion" occurred where transportation capacity grew faster than transportation pricing. In Washington, Derek Barrs was officially confirmed as the eighth administrator of the FMCSA, a move that industry groups like the American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association had been anxious to see confirmed. Furthermore, new research links truck drivers who violate English language proficiency rules to significantly higher safety risks—with inspections involving an ELP violation having two and a half times the number of total non-ELP violations—though the study cautions this is a correlation and not direct causation. We provide a quick carrier pulse check confirming ongoing market pressures, highlighted by San Diego-based Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC permanently closing operations and laying off 116 employees by the end of October due to persistent challenging market conditions. However, there is positive news in the LTL space, as Daylight Transport was named the top overall LTL carrier for the second consecutive year and Old Dominion Freight Line was recognized as the top national carrier for the 16th straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dry van rates are surging nationwide, despite weak trucking volumes and low tender rejections, an inversion that points to hard supply contraction driven by behavioral reactions to immigration enforcement efforts. We also analyze the broader, longer-term metrics from the Logistics Managers' Index, which recorded a September reading of 57.4, marking the seventh consecutive month the index has remained below its all-time average. This confirms slow, steady growth rather than a roaring expansion, and for the third straight month, a "negative freight inversion" occurred where transportation capacity grew faster than transportation pricing. In Washington, Derek Barrs was officially confirmed as the eighth administrator of the FMCSA, a move that industry groups like the American Trucking Associations and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association had been anxious to see confirmed. Furthermore, new research links truck drivers who violate English language proficiency rules to significantly higher safety risks—with inspections involving an ELP violation having two and a half times the number of total non-ELP violations—though the study cautions this is a correlation and not direct causation. We provide a quick carrier pulse check confirming ongoing market pressures, highlighted by San Diego-based Epic Lightning Fast Service LLC permanently closing operations and laying off 116 employees by the end of October due to persistent challenging market conditions. However, there is positive news in the LTL space, as Daylight Transport was named the top overall LTL carrier for the second consecutive year and Old Dominion Freight Line was recognized as the top national carrier for the 16th straight year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin talks about the memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10th, and covers the following stories: American Trucking Associations seeking Department of Transportation clarification if a pending federal proposal to downgrade marijuana were to happen; Ward's Intelligence released data on August Class 8 Truck Sales; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) reported August Trailer Orders; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin talks about the memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10th, and covers the following stories: American Trucking Associations seeking Department of Transportation clarification if a pending federal proposal to downgrade marijuana were to happen; Ward's Intelligence released data on August Class 8 Truck Sales; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) reported August Trailer Orders; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: Chris Spear, President, American Trucking Associations penned an editorial "Tax Cuts Keep Supply Chain Moving"; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Retail Sales; CNBC/NRF (National Retail Federation) released their Retail Monitor Report; Winners and Losers from the August Retail Sales Report; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was released; Economic reports and Geopolitical events affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: Chris Spear, President, American Trucking Associations penned an editorial "Tax Cuts Keep Supply Chain Moving"; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Retail Sales; CNBC/NRF (National Retail Federation) released their Retail Monitor Report; Winners and Losers from the August Retail Sales Report; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index was released; Economic reports and Geopolitical events affecting oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; how some in the media are covering the same news; The National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index was released; the American Trucking Associations published the 2025 edition of American Trucking Trends; Transportation groups sent a letter to House and Senate transportation leaders detailing Highway Bill priorities; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and an opinion or two. Kevin points out the various economic and geopolitical events affecting oil and gas prices.

Voice Of GO(r)D is very happy to bring you a conversation with Tamie Sue Stuttle of the advocacy organization Real Women in Trucking, where we discuss many of the usual problems facing truckers, and one in particular that is of import to Lady Truckers.Due to the intransigence of certain of the biggest trucking companies in the country, and their reliance on a wicked and evil training model, a study examining Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment in the industry was recently cancelled.As reported on by John Gallagher at FreightWaves not two weeks ago -The Trump administration has canceled a study aimed at addressing sexual harassment and rape in the trucking industry, according to one of the study's developers.“We all put a lot of time and attention into this, and just got an email yesterday telling us not to do any more work, that we've been cancelled,” Anne Balay, a member of the working group overseeing the project, told FreightWaves.“Everyone knows rape and sexual harassment are incredibly common in this industry, and this was an attempt to do an actual study that would have led to suggestions on how to address it and make the industry safer. But it was canceled not to save money – the money had already been spent – but to prevent the results from getting out to the public, ensuring now nothing gets done to change the industry and make it safer for women.”A screenshot of a notice from the administration states that the decision to terminate the study “is because the government's priorities have shifted and this project no longer meets our needs.”As Tamie and I discuss the cancellation, it appears that it is not the governments needs they are concerned with, but those of the members of the American Trucking Association, whose ‘Team Training' programs would be exposed to the scrutiny they need by this study, and possibly bring this stupid training method, and all of the sexual abuse it leads to for women, into the public eye. And, perhaps, result in it being made illegal - which is the correct action, to our minds.Tamie and I also discuss various other issues relevant to woman behind the wheel, and every other trucker out on the road, including a recent study from the ATA's research arm which suggests that more felons be recruited into trucking. What about those convicted of sexual crimes who would now be a problem for women truckers?You can find Tamie on Twitter - https://x.com/tamiesue2Tamie's own podcast - https://truckinwithtamie.com/The canceled SASH study at FMCSA - https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/research-and-analysis/cmv-driver-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment-sashhttps://www.realwomenintrucking.org/Driver Documentary FilmPetition to re-instate the SASH Study -https://www.change.org/p/reinstate-the-fmcsa-study-on-sexual-assault-and-harassment-in-truckingThe disgusting White Paper from ATRI encouraging the recruitment of dangerous ex-cons and Foster Children into trucking -https://truckingresearch.org/2025/07/new-atri-research-highlights-evolving-truck-driver-demographics/Questions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are always welcomed and strongly encouraged - gordilocks@protonmail.com

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department reported the Producer Price Index and Core Producer Price Index; how some in the media are covering the same news; The National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index was released; the American Trucking Associations published the 2025 edition of American Trucking Trends; Transportation groups sent a letter to House and Senate transportation leaders detailing Highway Bill priorities; Kevin has the details, digs into the details, puts the information in historical perspective, offers his insights and an opinion or two. Kevin points out the various economic and geopolitical events affecting oil and gas prices.

Beth Young is a force of nature. From WyoTech, to the American Trucking Associations, to Velociti, Beth's career has spanned the logistics landscape. In this installment, we sit down to discuss the connected supply chain. The connected everything, really. We talk about solving problems, amplifying the message of skilled trades, & Beth's latest work helping fleets leverage technology to mitigate risk. Gear up, we're exploring the great outdoors of the connected supply chain!This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

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In this episode, I sit down with Pamela Bracher, Deputy General Counsel for the American Trucking Associations. That's right, we're talking law! Pamela's career spans the transportation industry. Not only has she been a professor, but she practiced at Miller & Martin before helping build & lead best in class claims departments for some of the most sophisticated trucking companies in the country, US Xpress & Knight-Swift. We talk law school, legal practice, & the journey that covers the entire supply chain. File your motions, because this trial is about to start! This program is brought to you by DAT Freight & Analytics. Since 1978, DAT has helped truckers & brokers discover more available loads. Whether you're heading home or looking for your next adventure, DAT is building the most trusted marketplace in freight. New users of DAT can save 10% off for the first 12 months by following the link below. Built on the latest technology, DAT One gives you control over every aspect of moving freight, so that you can run your business with speed & efficiency. This program is also brought to you by our newest sponsor, GenLogs. GenLogs is setting a new standard of care for freight intelligence. Book your demo for GenLogs today at www.genlogs.io today!

The National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index, also the New York Federal Reserve issued their Survey of Consumer Expectations and the American Trucking Associations released their For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information in historic perspective. UPS plans to slim down its operations; Kevin has the details and what this means for their drivers. Oil prices react to improving world economic conditions, demand and supply data.

Voice Of GO(r)D is happy to bring you a long overdue interview with Craig Fuller, founder and CEO of freight industry news website FreightWaves, as well as the freight data analytics tool SONAR and Firecrown Media empire. FreightWaves has been of great service to the industry, and employed some of the finest journalists working on trucking, including former guests of this show Rachel Premack and Clarissa Hawes, as well as my pals Dooner and Supertrucker and so many other great people dedicated to Making Trucking Great Again.Craig fills us in on his family history in trucking, including his Dad and Uncle at the US Express and Covenant Transport companies, the origin story of FreightWaves, current topics in trucking, and, of course, our favorite people in the world, the American Trucking Association.(sarc) Craig had a bomb lobbed at him by Chris Spear the other day, and Craig has returned fire in kind, which lead me to having to bump this interview up in the schedule; this was recorded two weeks ago before the ATA started up their shit.The Return Fire has been beautiful to watch - head on over to my Substack for screenshotshttps://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/a-chat-with-freightwaves-ceo-craigTypically I try not to get involved in other people's fights but Craig has been nothing but good to me and I think in his heart is trying to do right by truckers; Chris Spear and the ATA, on the other hand, are corporate lobbyists whose grip on media narratives around trucking, and the taxpayer loot they extract from us for their members, are one of the primary causes of trucking being in the utter mess that its in, so to hell with them.You can read more from Craig himself here -https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-atas-waning-influence-irks-its-leaderAnd while you are there, have a look around FreightWaves site, the reporting is excellent, and they have so many great people there, including Dooner, JP Hampstead, John Kingston, and Grace Sharkey, amongst others.Craig's TwitterCraig and I are both writing books at the moment - his is done, and will be out in November, mine is getting there and will be out in March.https://autonomoustruckers.substack.com/p/book-project-announcement-and-a-majorIf you want to help see me through to the end -https://www.givesendgo.com/EndOfTheRoadQuestions, comments, suggestions, corrections and Hate Mail are always welcome and strongly encouraged!gordilocks@protonmail.com

The National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index, also the New York Federal Reserve issued their Survey of Consumer Expectations and the American Trucking Associations released their For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information in historic perspective. UPS plans to slim down its operations; Kevin has the details and what this means for their drivers. Oil prices react to improving world economic conditions, demand and supply data.

An Ohio couple pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving COVID-era loan programs for their trucking companies. These funds, totaling over $900,000, were reportedly misused for real estate acquisitions instead of employee payroll. We also discuss the ongoing debate surrounding new enforcement rights proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Truck Safety Coalition warning of negative impacts on investigations. Conversely, the American Trucking Associations supports these rules, viewing them as a path to greater accountability. Furthermore, learn how electronics manufacturer Jabil is making a significant $500 million investment to expand its cloud and AI data center infrastructure in the U.S. Southeast. This new facility, expected to be operational by mid-2026, aims to meet the surging demand for AI, serving major clients like Apple, UPS, and Amazon. Don't miss today's What the Truck?!? live on FreightWaves TV at noon, and register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event on July 23rd. Plus, grab your tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Washington D.C. on July 30th, with a bundle deal available for the Future of Freight Festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Ohio couple pleaded guilty to fraud charges involving COVID-era loan programs for their trucking companies. These funds, totaling over $900,000, were reportedly misused for real estate acquisitions instead of employee payroll. We also discuss the ongoing debate surrounding new enforcement rights proposed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Truck Safety Coalition warning of negative impacts on investigations. Conversely, the American Trucking Associations supports these rules, viewing them as a path to greater accountability. Furthermore, learn how electronics manufacturer Jabil is making a significant $500 million investment to expand its cloud and AI data center infrastructure in the U.S. Southeast. This new facility, expected to be operational by mid-2026, aims to meet the surging demand for AI, serving major clients like Apple, UPS, and Amazon. Don't miss today's What the Truck?!? live on FreightWaves TV at noon, and register for the free Enterprise Fleet Summit virtual event on July 23rd. Plus, grab your tickets for the Supply Chain AI Symposium in Washington D.C. on July 30th, with a bundle deal available for the Future of Freight Festival in October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding a safe place to park is just one of the many challenges facing truck drivers. There’s just one space for every 11 trucks, according to the American Trucking Associations, which estimates drivers spend 56 minutes looking for available parking, amounting to about $5,500 in lost compensation. In this episode of Talking Transports, Evan Shelley, co-founder and CEO of Truck Parking Club, joins Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior transportation and logistics analyst, Lee Klaskow, to share how his company is tackling the problem, which also poses a safety risk to the driving public. Shelley discusses building scale and explains how his real estate experience led him to the trucking industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Federal Reserve officials gave speeches over the last couple of days, during which they talked about if and when to expect interest rate cuts; Kevin reviews the comments, offers his insights and opinion. Reading between the lines and the complete comments by economists on Monday's Report on Leading Economic Indicators, Kevin points out their positive comments that have been overlooked by the media. The American Trucking Associations released the ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to rumors that Israel plans to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, US-Iran nuclear talks showing little progress and crude oil inventory increases.

Three Federal Reserve officials gave speeches over the last couple of days, during which they talked about if and when to expect interest rate cuts; Kevin reviews the comments, offers his insights and opinion. Reading between the lines and the complete comments by economists on Monday's Report on Leading Economic Indicators, Kevin points out their positive comments that have been overlooked by the media. The American Trucking Associations released the ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to rumors that Israel plans to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, US-Iran nuclear talks showing little progress and crude oil inventory increases.

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How does the changing market condition affect M&A in freight? Find out with our returning guest, Spencer Tenney from Tenney Group!   Here's What to Learn From This Episode: M&A Market Trends: Current market volatility affecting M&A in freight; mixed industry responses—some waiting, others pursuing acquisitions. Tariffs and uncertainty driving cautious capital allocation decisions. Buy vs. Build Decisions: Companies often prefer M&A to build capabilities like AI due to tight margins and market challenges. Increased diligence in capital allocation noted as firms manage risk, with a cultural inclination towards acquisition over development. Cash Flow & Consolidation: Small transport businesses financially fragile, most operate month-to-month. Rising bankruptcies from cash flow issues. Industry consolidation growing as small operators exit or merge for increased profitability, driven by sustainability and risk factors.   About Spencer Tenney Spencer Tenney is President and CEO of the Tenney Group, a merger acquisition advisory firm dedicated to the transportation industry since 1973. The Tenney family has been serving the transportation industry for three generations. Spencer is a graduate of the University of Texas in Austin, He is also the only Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) in North America that is dedicated exclusively to the transportation industry. Spencer and his team have closed hundreds of transportation business sales across the United States. Tenney Group clients are companies in the trucking, logistics, passenger transportation industries with annual revenues of 20M - 300M. Spencer's articles have been featured in Fleet Owner, Transport Topics, School Bus Fleet and many other industry publications. He is a sought-after speaker at national and state industry trade shows and currently serves as Chair of the American Trucking Association's M&A Task Force. Spencer and his wife Lauren reside outside of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee. He enjoys songwriting and is actively involved in the Hope Clinic, a faith-based organization that equips women, men, and families to make healthy choices regarding unplanned pregnancies, depression, & addictions. He is also the founder of "Tuesdays with Tenney Group, a networking group designed to enrich relationships and business opportunities for Historic Downtown Franklin, TN professionals.   Connect with Spencer Website: https://www.thetenneygroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencertenney/  

The American Trucking Association released the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has all the details and offers his insights. Wards Intelligence released the March Medium-Duty Truck Sales report; Kevin goes through the data. The European Central Bank offers their take on what should be done with interest rates and whether tariffs will be inflationary and The International Energy Agency takes a look at their energy policies; Kevin discusses these developments. Kevin has the news, world events and economic data affecting gas and oil prices.

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There are some important issues in trucking -- such as cargo theft, human trafficking, truck parking -- where working with law enforcement can help get things done.That's why the American Trucking Associations created the Law Enforcement Advisory Board. HDT's Deborah Lockridge talks to Mark Savage, chair of the board and director of connected truck solutions for Drivewyze.In This EpisodeWhat is the Law Enforcement Advisory Board?Help for truck parking shortageHow LEAB is addressing cargo theftWorking with law enforcement on human traffickingTips on working with law enforcement#trucking #humantrafficking #truckparking #cargotheft

Shoot us a Text.As the month nears its close, we're talking about Senator Bernie Moreno going to bat for the auto industry with a new bill. Plus, GM is raising its stock dividends while doing a new buy back and the Las Vegas PD debuts a fleet of Cybertrucks given to them by an anonymous donor.Show Notes with links:Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), a former auto dealer, is introducing the “Transportation Freedom Act”, a bill aimed at repealing federal emissions rules, reducing regulations, and providing tax breaks for U.S. automakers.The bill seeks to eliminate EPA tailpipe emissions rules and block California's zero-emission vehicle mandate.It offers a 200% tax deduction on wages paid to U.S. auto workers for automakers that keep at least 75% of production domestic, up to $150,000 per worker, and blocks companies from using the money they save for stock buybacks.Moreno's bill would end “arbitrary” CAFE fuel standards and replace them within six months with new, achievable regulations that align with consumer demand.GM, Stellantis, Toyota, NADA, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and American Trucking Associations back the legislation.Moreno: “Thanks to liberal bureaucrats who want to mandate what cars Americans can drive, states like mine are riddled with car lots filled with expensive EVs people simply don't want and dormant factories that once employed millions of American workers. The only winner is China.”GM is doubling down on returning value to shareholders, announcing a 25% dividend increase and a new $6 billion share buyback program. This move, which sent shares up 6%, comes as the automaker looks to balance investor returns with EV investments.GM will repurchase $2B in shares by mid-2025, with the remaining $4B at its discretion and the quarterly dividend will rise from 12 to 15 cents per share, effective April 2025.GM repurchased 87M shares in Q4 2023, completing a previous $10B buyback.GM projects a net income of $11.2B to $12.5B for 2025, with $10B-$11B in capital spending as it works to narrow EV operating losses by $2B.The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is bringing some futuristic flair to law enforcement, announcing the addition of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks to its patrol and SWAT fleets. But the real mystery? The trucks were entirely donated by an anonymous supporter.Sheriff Kevin McMahill made the announcement during the 2025 State of the Department event, saying on X, “These are badass”The Cybertrucks will be customized for patrol and SWAT operations and LVMPD will integrate them with semi-autonomous drones and shot-spotting technology.Speculation surrounds the anonymous donor, with some suspecting Tesla or Elon Musk, considering poor Cybertruck sales numbers.Others have proposed Anthony Horowitz of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz, as he has made large donations to the LVMPD in tHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Kevin talks about the final 2 days of free registration for the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Conference Board released its Consumer Confidence Index, Kevin doubts the results and offers his insights. Home Depot released its 4th quarter results. American Trucking Associations' chief economist offered an industry outlook recently, Kevin offers his insights.

Gas prices soaring yet again in California, why? Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the "move forward" (after 6 years of delays) with approval of a Texas port capable of shipping 1 million barrels of oil per day. President Trump signed an order creating a "national energy dominance council," Kevin has the details. Bank of Canada lowers rates, Kevin explains what this means to possible tariffs. Kevin points out U.S. trade balances with our trading partners. Taiwan pledges more U. S. investment after Tariff threats. American Trucking Associations released their January For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details. Oil reacts to the Ukraine drone strike on a Russian oil pipeline, Kazakhstan transit volumes could drop 30%, U.S. presses Russia to end the war in Ukraine, OPEC+ output plans continue to be discussed and anticipated crude oil inventory reports due later this week

The Trump peace dividend begins. President Trump threatened to impose "high levels" of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on imports from them if the country does not reach a settlement to end its war with Ukraine; Kevin has the details of the message and offers his insights. Oil tanker rates soar on Biden sanctions issued less than two weeks before he left office. Iranian oil sanctions will affect Malaysian exports; what? Kevin has the details. A new controversy involves Biden's Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Green Energy loans. American Trucking Associations released the December For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details. Kevin explains why Stellantis has decided to move Canadian production to the U.S.. Oil reacts to falling U.S. crude and distillate inventories, gasoline inventories rise, Trump's discussion with Saudi Arabia to cut oil costs and concerns over tariffs dampening global demand.

As we approach the end of 2024, I want to share an optimistic perspective on the future. The trucking and logistics industry is thriving and appears to be on track for a record year in 2025. If you need statistical support, I have that available.   According to the American Trucking Association, the freight and logistics industry in the United States is substantial and expanding. The GDP for the transportation sector reached $738.5 billion in Q4 2023. Preliminary figures indicate that the nation's trucking freight bill totaled $987 billion in gross freight revenues for primary shipments in 2023.   **International Trucking:** - Trucks transported 66.5% of the value of surface trade between the U.S. and Canada in 2023. - Trucks transported 84.5% of the value of surface trade between the U.S. and Mexico in 2023.   **Employment:** - In 2023, 8.5 million people were employed in jobs related to trucking activity across the economy, excluding the self-employed. - There were 3.55 million truck drivers employed in 2023, reflecting an increase of 0.3% from 2022.   The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that employment for logisticians will grow by 19% from 2023 to 2033, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.   Haittam Greib, the CEO and founder of Prestige Worldwide Logistics, has led the company to recognition by INC Nationals and Regionals as one of the fastest-growing companies. Trusted to transport over one million shipments per year, Prestige Worldwide Logistics (PWL) addresses the freight management needs of small, medium, and enterprise-level organizations. Based in Detroit, Michigan, PWL is a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider that offers solutions in LTL, partial and full truckload, intermodal, expedited, and drayage transportation.   PWL partners with an integrated network of over 20,000 carriers, utilizes proprietary Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technology, and connects customers with experienced service professionals. The company is committed to simplifying the shipping and distribution processes for businesses across the United States and Canada.   As an entrepreneurial leader and logistics expert, I launched Metro Creations at the age of 21, providing print and online marketing services to small businesses. At 25, I founded Prestige Worldwide Logistics (PWL) in 2011. Despite various challenges, PWL evolved from a freight brokerage into a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider, securing contracts with major clients, including government entities and leaders in the automotive and aerospace sectors.   In 2015, I initiated UFR8 to tackle driver shortages with proprietary technology. Our commitment to excellence was recognized when we secured our first government contract, managing transportation for military bases. We later partnered with NEXCOM to handle supply chain logistics for top brands.   Today, I aim to inspire and empower my team in the logistics industry. We seek to expand into multiple sectors, leveraging our experience to provide unmatched transportation services. With a focus on adaptability, innovation, and personalized service, PWL is dedicated to being a single point of contact for all transportation needs.     For more information: https://www.shippwl.com/ Email: haittam@shippwl.com Call: (248) 707-1991 

We're hitting the open road.There are an estimated 3.5 million freight drivers in the U.S., according to the American Trucking Association.But some of those big rigs could soon be going driverless. Automated 18-wheelers are already hauling freight in Dallas. What's being done to keep those of us sharing the road with these road-bots safe?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy