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Kevin discusses the Consumer Confidence Index released on Tuesday. Because of a bill signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz, in 2023, Minnesota fuel taxes to jump in 2025 through 2027. A new fuel analysis by the Tax Foundation shows the states with the highest to the lowest diesel and gas TAXES. Estes acquires 7 leased terminals previously operated by bankrupt Yellow Corp. Crude oil prices react to a sm...

Durable goods orders report released, good news or bad news? Another merger/acquisition involving companies servicing the trucking industry. Additional information involving Ford's EV division. Fire breaks out at Illinois EV manufacturing facility. GM lays off 1,000 employees, which division and why. Surface temperature of the Atlantic Ocean is changing at a rapid rate, nobody seems to know why; h...

Kevin's take on the final night of the DNC Convention. During Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the annual Jackson Hole Wyoming conference said “The time has come for policy to adjust...” does that mean interest rates will be cut in September or not? Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. endorses Donald Trump and will be part of the campaign; what does that signal? Some are hinting at $3.00/gal...

Federal Reserve meeting minutes released, what does it say about the timing of interest rate cuts. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) "preliminary annual benchmark review" of employment data indicated the largest adjustment in 15 years! Was it up or down? Ford makes a major decision regarding EV SUVs and next generation electric pickups. Oil reacts to the BLS jobs data, falling U.S crude oil stocks...

American Trucking Associations (ATA) celebrates rejection of tax proposal. U.S. Leading Indicators index released - what are they and what do they mean. ATA July For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index released, what does it tell us. U.S. Job Growth far less than reported, not a surprise to listeners of ATN. How are crude oil prices reacting to easing Middle East supply concerns and economic weakness in Chin...

Kevin's thoughts on Day 1 at the DNC. Near historic levels of bankruptcy and liquidations in the first half of 2024. Two historic companies are victims of the current economy. Giant shipping firm faces liquidation, ripple effect will be felt throughout the industry. Oil reacts to mid-east peace talks, China's economic problems and escalation of the Russian-Ukraine war. See omnystudio.com/listener...

We look at the U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks report. Layoffs are not just happening in the trucking industry; we look at major layoffs in the Media and Tech industries. More layoffs in the trucking industry. How the U.S. retail sales report, a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks, Ukraine's counterattack into Russian territory, and China's spotty economic recovery are affecting oil prices....

The Labor Department released the July Consumer-Price Index, Kevin drills down into the numbers for the specifics. Takeaways from The Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding the Truck Transportation and Warehouse/Storage jobs. Oil reacts to an unexpected rise in crude oil inventories, easing worries of a wider Middle East conflict threatening production, reduced estimates of crude oil demand and the...

Kevin talks about July Class 8 truck sales and Class 8 truck orders; what that means for the industry. US Labor Department released the July Producer Price Index, how will this affect the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates next month. We look at the Truck Transportation and Warehousing/Storage jobs report. Oil reacts to Iran hinting that it may not retaliate against Israel, OPEC lowering...

ATN ahead of the curve once again! "It ain't braggin' if you can do it." A couple of stories we've covered, a week and a few days respectively before anyone else. They claim inflation has slowed, we just don't appreciate it yet. Acquisition news involving Ryder, 7 Logistics Companies and Estes. Oil reacts to Iran's threats on Israel, US sending a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, the co...

Climmunists and their unintended consequences! FedEx making significant cuts and divestment of its best-performing segment. TFI International reports 2nd Quarter results, indicates acceleration of acquisitions in 2025 and placing one of its divisions on a "diet." Oil prices react to the latest U.S unemployment report, a major drop in U.S. crude oil inventory, Iran's continued threats against Israe...

Trucking recession claims another company. Three companies expand through acquisitions. How crude oil stocks draw down, Libyan protests forcing production reductions, Iran's threats and China's crude oil import declines are affecting oil prices. Despite predictions that we have hit peak oil demand, evidence indicates those predictions are premature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

A State Senator wants to mandate that the State's pension plans divest oil and gas investments, even though it could jeopardize the financial health of those pensions. A major Corporation founded in 1879 moves out of California. Oil reacts to supply tightness and financial markets' slump, Iran's vow of retaliation against Israel and the U.S. following the killing of two terrorist leaders and oil p...

You won't believe the latest person added to the TSA's "suspected terrorist watchlist!" Kevin's thoughts on the July jobs and unemployment reports were released on Friday. At least one state is looking for commercial vehicle owners. Oil prices react to Iran's threats to Israel, the disappointing jobs and unemployment reports, lackluster demand in China, and possible OPEC+ production increases. See...

Text message scammers and toll fees. One State raises tolls 20%! Emergency Fuel Waiver, who's affected. June Used Class 8 truck sales numbers released. Oil prices react to worries of a wider Middle East crisis after the killing of the Hamas leader and Hezbollah leader, OPEC+ approving members to unwind production cuts starting in October and China's continued economic decline. See omnystudio.com/l...

Kevin's take on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments after the two-day Fed meeting and when or if interest rate cuts are coming this year. New All-Water Route from Europe approved for Indiana Port. Possible Dockworker strike looming in September after negotiations breakdown. The carbon footprint increase due to Red Sea terrorist attacks. Old Dominion Freight Line and Universal Logisti...

Ford releases 2nd quarter earnings and makes a big decision on EVs. GM provides an update on the opening of an EV pickup truck plant. How well is wind power output doing this year compared to last year? More layoffs hit freight-related firms. Oil prices react to China's economic policies, a stronger dollar, the latest crude oil storage numbers, anticipated Federal Reserve comments on possible inte...

Kevin reacts to the Olympic Games opening ceremony; The Bureau of Economic Analysis' Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index report had a few wrinkles that will impact our wallets. Housing affordability in 2024 and how home buyers are reacting. How Hezbollah attacks on Israel, economic data from China, and the Venezuelan "election" are affecting oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Kevin's thoughts on the beginning of the Paris Olympics and whether pollution will impact them. The latest GDP numbers are in. Do they show a weak or strong economy? How are the economic numbers from the U.S. and China affecting oil prices? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin's thoughts on Biden's speech, which ended his run for re-election. American Trucking Associations report June Truck Tonage. UPS reports first-quarter earnings and volume. Is $69,000 a year enough to drive a truck? Latest oil and gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Significant underground energy source found, what is it and where it is located. How will the first major windfarm in U.S. spin this? June Class 8 sales numbers are in. How a potential ceasefire in the Middle East, China's oil demands and hints of interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve is affecting oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Kevin's take on the most consequential events in presidential election history over the last ten days is what had not been seen in 56 years, 68 years. and 136yrs. changed, but yet another event that had not been seen since 1968 has occurred. With a defacto admission of cognitive decline, how does this change treaties, executive orders, and other decisions? More layoffs in freight-related firms; GM...

Kevin's thoughts on the final day of the RNC, Phil Flynn's energy report regarding the Paris Climate Accord, and will the Seine be safe enough for Olympians. Jobless claims report results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration delayed posting significant rulemakings. Kevin offers his thoughts as to why this was delayed. He discusses how shocking U.S. crude oil stockpiles, a weaker U.S. dollar, the Chinese economy, and increased attacks on tankers in the Red Sea are affecting oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) issues comments regarding J.D. Vance, GOP VP nominee's position regarding the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act and Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. We also cover, June Class 8 sales numbers. World's largest oil importer flashes a warning about crude prices; early results from Amazon Prime...