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Kevin covers the following stories: The National Association of Realtors reported June Existing Home Sales; President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan; Kevin has the details sorts through the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and offers an opinion or two. Kevin interviews Tim Wullenweber, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Coolants Plus/StarFire. They di...

Kevin mentions the passing of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Stories covered today include: Delaware to hike tolls next month - the reason and who takes the biggest hit; Bank of Canada Poll regarding "tariff risks;" Averitt makes a major announcement; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into perspective and offers his insights and an opinion or two. Oil and gas prices r...

Kevin covered the following stories: the University of Michigan released their Survey of Consumers (Consumer Sentiment); the U.S. Commerce Department reported single family home building permits; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported single family housing starts; the U.S. Conference Board published the Leading Economic Index (LEI); Ward's Intelligence released June Class 8 Truck Sa...

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; the U.S. Commerce Department released the June Retail Sales report; the Federal Reserve's periodic evaluation of the economy, known as the Biege Book, was released; the National Association of Home Builders released their Monthly Builder Confidence Survey; Trump announces a major agreement with...

Kevin covered and discussed the following stories: -The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index -President Trump attended The Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University with top Tech and Energy executives and Crude oil and gas prices Kevin has the details, discusses the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and opinion. See omny...

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the June Consumer Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his opinion. The Port of Los Angeles reported their June import volumes; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, adds his perspective and explains how this might affect the overall economy. Oil and gas...

These are the stories discussed today: -Ford recalls 850,000 cars. -US Foods Holding Corp. has expressed an interest in acquiring another food distribution company. -U.S. and India nearing interim tariff deal. -President Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico. -EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. -European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump's tariffs. -Oil and Gas prices react...

Today, Kevin covers: -The U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report. -The Federal Reserve released the minutes from their June 17-18 meeting, when they left interest rates unadjusted. -Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. and Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence, released June Class 8 Truck Order numbers. -International Mot...

Dozens of freight, trucking and other industry leaders have praised the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA); Kevin has their comments and points out some of the key features as it affects taxpayers at all levels of income. A major food company files for bankruptcy; Kevin has the details. Oil and gas prices react to crude oil stocks rising, strong gasoline demand, OPEC+'s crude oil production increa...

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 ope...

Kevin talks about the celebration and events of Independence Day and the weekend. What happened to newspapers? While cleaning out his office, Kevin found some old newspapers. Kevin takes a walk down memory lane and how the industry destroyed itself. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" has been signed; Kevin takes a look at some of the details of the bill, especially as it affects individuals. Oil reacts...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Nonfarm Payrolls Report was released today and the Initial Jobless Claims Report was released by the U.S. Department of Labor; Kevin looks at the data, digs into details, offers his insights/opinion and puts the information into historic perspective. The American Transportation Research Institute released their 2025 findings "An Analysis of the Oper...

ADP released their Private Sector Jobs Report; AAA, in a news release, projected the number of people traveling this Independence Day weekend: Kevin looks at the reports, offers his insights and puts the information into perspective. Kevin speaks with Jody Pollard, Senior Vice President, Truck Sales and Aftermarket Sales; they discuss the ongoing freight recession and when we can expect an improve...

Kevin reviews and summarizes some of the recent economic news, trade deals coming together and how this will affect the trucking industry. More and more evidence is mounting regarding tariffs and inflation. The "Big Beautiful Bill" has passed; Kevin talks about some of the details, especially involving the so-called clean energy credits from Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and how effective they h...

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released the 3rd estimate of 1st Quarter GDP; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the Orders for Durable Goods Report; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information into historic perspective. Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst Price Futures G...

Kevin summarizes the historic events from last week, from eliminating a nuclear threat, a ceasefire, a peace treaty, Supreme Court decisions and much, much more; Kevin has the details. The University of Michigan released their final June Consumer Sentiment Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin speaks with Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President Owner-Operator Independent Drivers...

Kevin describes a first-hand experience regarding a computer scam which freezes your computer and directs you to call a specific number. Also, Kevin talks about various states warning residents about scam texts and e-mails regarding unpaid traffic tickets or toll fees; Kevin talks about what to do and who to contact. The U.S. Census Bureau released the May New Home Sales Report; Kevin has the deta...

Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell gave his semi-annual report to Congress; Kevin talks about his testimony and offers his insights and opinion. The Conference Board issued their Consumer Confidence Index; Kevin digs into the details, puts the data into perspective, offers his insights and opinion. The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index was released yesterday; Kevin takes a look at the da...

Kevin discusses the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, offers his insights and opinion on some of the questions being asked. Kevin talks about some of the details revealed by an invitation only group of retired generals and members of the Israel Defense Force. Kevin talks about Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx Corp., who passed away over the weekend. S&P Global released the...

After Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced, on Wednesday, that interest rates would remain unchanged, he answered reporters' questions; Kevin reviewed the transcript and points out the inconsistencies with comments made during the press conference and previous comments over the last two years. The head of a different independent Federal agency agrees with Kevin and has called on Jerome...

The Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, announced the decision to maintain a wait and see approach on the economy and left the interest rate unchanged; Kevin has the details, offers his insights and opinion on the decision. Kevin explains how the Fed's policy to keep interest rates high, affects credit card interest rates, business loans and home loans. The Atlanta Fed reported the GDPNow for...

The U.S. Commerce Department released the May Retail Sales Report; Kevin discusses the details and offers his insights. President Trump accomplished something no other President has ever done and he just did it again; Kevin reveals the details. GM's quickest sports car ever built; Kevin discusses this. President Trump and U.K. Prime Minster Starmer reached a trade agreement; Kevin explains, review...

The U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; Kevin has the details, offers his insights and puts the information into historic perspective. The Producer Price Index was released yesterday; Kevin digs into the data, offers his insights and explains how this plays into future Consumer Price Index numbers. President Trump expresses his frustration with Federal Reserve...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index Report, Kevin digs into the data, discusses the details, offers his insights and puts the information into historic perspective. Progress has been made on negotiations between the U.S. and China regarding rare earth minerals and tariffs; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin discusses some of the factors affecting...

The National Federation of Independent Business released their monthly Small Business Optimism Index; Kevin takes a look at the data, offers his insights and puts the information into historical perspective. The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is considering "watering down" Trump's tax promises; Kevin looks at the items and adjustments, offers his opinion, insights and how you can voice your opinion...