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Kevin covered the following stories: a correction and update regarding the Louisville UPS cargo plane crash; S&P Global released their October U.S. Services Purchasing Managers' Index and the Institute for Supply Management released their October Purchasing Managers Index for Services Providers; after U.S. President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping met in South Korea last week, trade tension...

Kevin discussed the following topics: common sense tells us there is no driver shortage, when stories are written about "inflation", the examples given blaming tariffs don't add up; S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index was released, example of the headline doesn't match the story; China buying wheat and soy beans for the first time this year; Kevin has the details, digs into th...

It's November, Turkey Month,  Kevin reminisces about the years of helping his Mother preparing the Thanksgiving Day Meal and the first time he soloed preparing the Thanksgiving meal for 20+ people; Michael Maddox, Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert joins him to talk about the Butterball Turkey Hotline to help guide you through the process to make day less intimidating; the U.S. Weekly Jobless Clai...

Kevin covers the following stories and topics: Hurricane Melissa is now pounding Bermuda; President Trump returns from his 5-day Asia trip; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) joins the show to discuss the latest Bills before Congress which align with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Interim Final Rules regarding Non-domiciled CDLs an...

Kevin covers the following stories: update on Hurricane Melissa's path; the Federal Reserve announced its decision on interest rate cuts; the Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; the difference between what is being reported vs what the people are concerned about; Kevin has the details, sifts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insig...

Kevin covers the following stories: an update on Hurricane Melissa; are tariffs to blame for higher coffee prices?; the National Association of Realtors reported September existing home sales; President Trump offers a plan to lower beef prices; cattlemen look for a long-term solution for beef supply; U.S., and China trade deal is drawing closer; U.S. - Canada trade deal talks terminated "Reagan ad...

Kevin covered the following stories: Hurricane Melissa has her eye on Jamaica; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released its 21st annual Top Industry Issues; differing U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims have been estimated by economists at 4 separate companies, Citigroup, Nationwide, Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan; the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September Consumer Price...

Chick Ludwig & Bruce Kozerski break down the Bengals loss from today along with your calls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covered the following story: Hurricane Melissa is making news in the Southern Caribbean; yet another illegal Indian national truck driver causes an accident, this time in Southern California, killing 3 people; illegal immigrant trucker accused in fatal California crash, released by Biden administration after 2022 border crossing; the trucker according to CBS news "He's an amazing guy..."; Ov...

Kevin covered the following stories: Mortgage Bankers Association reported applications to refinance home loans; Walmart U.S. CEO, John Furner, participated in CNBC's Invest in America Forum and an interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos; Walmart announced Thanksgiving grocery prices; the latest oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, discusses the information, puts th...

Kevin covers the following stories: tariff and trade negotiations are falling into place and the effects are coming into focus with companies looking forward with optimism; many in the media, continue to talk about the release of the of Federal Reserve minutes from their September meeting, Kevin sees contradiction from reality; former Obama Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors and current...

Kevin covered the following stories: Due to the Government (Schumer) Shutdown, JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs released their individual estimates of Weekly Jobless Claims and the number of people receiving unemployment benefits after the initial week; 5 more Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) have been removed from the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration's registered devices list; last week t...

Kevin covers the following stories: despite the rhetoric last week, New Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) release date confirmed amid Government shutdown; the Department of Energy terminated $7.5 Billion in grants for last minute Biden-approved projects; oil and gas prices react to U.S.-China trade tensions; International Energy Agency's prediction of crude oil supply surplus in 202...

Kevin covers the following stories: last Friday, the University of Michigan released their first reading of the October Consumer Sentiment Survey; the truth about inflation - current vs recent years; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) released the preliminary data on September Class 8 Truck Orders and Freight Transportation Research Associates – Transportation Intelligence (FTR)...

Kevin talks about the return of Israeli hostages by Hamas, peace breaking out in the Middle East and the next steps toward a sustainable peace in the Region; the hostages' release occurred on the 108th anniversary of the "Miracle of the Sun"; a story reporting on the final revision of the 2nd quarter GDP numbers, including a "What's really going on with the economy; Kevin has the details, digs int...

Kevin covers the following stories: ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas; Government shutdown could delay yearly Social Security Payment Announcement; Haver Analytics, Goldman Sachs and Oxford Economics, each, reported Initial Jobless Claims, because the Federal agency that usually provides the data are closed due to the Government Shutdown; States' Commercial Vehicle dragnets snag English L...

Kevin covered the following stories: President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House and held a press conference before they met privately to negotiate trade and security issues; market research firm, Cox Automotive reported 3rd Quarter U.S. Auto Sales; the U.S. Department of Transportation outlined how the various agencies, under their umbrella, will function during...

Kevin covers the following stories: During the Government shutdown, alternate data being used for economic reports; the Chicago Federal Reserve reports unemployment level; outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported layoff and hiring rates; the Schumer Shutdown threatens the timely release of key economic data; duration of Federal Government shutdown, in days, by President; ADP Researc...

Kevin talks about the Federal Government Shutdown; What the Department of Transportation's shutdown plan means for trucking; on Sept. 26th Secretary Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation, declared a "national emergency" over states handling of commercial driver licenses for noncitizens; oil and gas prices react to concerns about oversupply of crude oil; a potential OPEC+ crude oil production in...

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its third and final estimate of second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP); how the various news agencies covered the final GDP estimate; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; how the various news agencies covered the Jobless Claims Report; August For-Highe...

Kevin covers the following stories: Hurricane Gabrielle and other Atlantic Tropical Depressions update; S&P Global US Flash Purchasing Managers Index was released; the U.S. Census Bureau released August New Home Sales Report; oil and gas prices react to U.S. crude oil inventory data, geopolitical events and news; Kevin has the details, points out how certain news organizations choose to cover the...

Kevin covered the following stories: Hurricane Gabrielle update; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data shows surge in roadside inspections; Feds charge 6 in connection with scam to fraudulently obtain CDLs; FedEx reported 1st Qtr. results and guidance for the remainder of the year; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers hi...

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...

Here are the stories Kevin discussed during the program: the day after the Federal Reserve cut the interest rate many articles discussed the move; a local story discussing Procter and Gamble "price hikes"; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; The Conference Board released the Leading Economic Index; oil and gas prices react to economic news and geopolitical events;...

Kevin covers the following stories: the Federal Reserve announced their first rate cut in 9 months; the U.S. Commerce Department reported the August Single-Family Housing Starts and Building Permits; a look at Canadian Housing Starts for comparison purposes; Washington State launches a toll route near ports; oil and gas prices react to economic news and geopolitical events; Kevin has the details,...