America's Truckin' Network

Kevin Gordon talks on ATN 11-12-26. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: how ordering food delivery from restaurants on third party apps add to your food cost inflation; Stoughton Trailers announces workforce adjustments at four manufacturing plants; import volume shifts to the West Coast as reported in the monthly port volume data; Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) announce workforce adjustments at its Dublin, VA plant...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific storm updates; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims; in another report the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 3rd quarter preliminary nonfarm productivity; American Trucking Associations Chief Advocacy & Public Affairs Officer, Henry Hanscom's editorial points out that the incoming De...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: brief discussion on the Midterm elections; payroll processing firm ADP released the October National Employment Report; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported September U.S. Factory Orders; the U.S. Labor Department issued their Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS Report); oil prices react to the results of the midterm elec...

Kevin reviews the 2026 Midterm Election results and how the results impact the trucking industry. Oil and gas prices react to events in the Middle East and the Ukraine/Russian war. Kevin puts the Midterms into historical perspective and offers his insights and opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Friday night emceeing a local political fundraiser and dinner; trucking issues on the line this election day 2026; the Institute for Supply Management released their October Manufacturing Index; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) released preliminary September Trailer Orders; Ryder Systems announced adjustments to their tractor r...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific Hurricane/Tropical Storms update; a shocking admission from National Public Radio (NPR); the U.S. Commerce Department reported 3rd Qtr. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Saving Rate and the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims;...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific Hurricane/Tropical Storm update; the Federal Reserve announced their decision on interest rates; the U.S. Commerce Department released the Durable Goods Orders numbers; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development reported September New Home Sales; Americas Commercial Transportati...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific Hurricane/Tropical Storm update; The Conference Board released their Consumer Confidence Index; Phil Flynn, Senior Account Executive, PRICE Futures Group joins the show to talk about diesel prices, Russia-U.S. Diesel Deal, Strategic Petroleum Reserve; Omdia Automotive Data reported U.S. September Class 8 sales; oil prices react...

Kevin covers and discusses the following topics; Atlantic and Pacific Hurricane/Tropical Storms; the University of Michigan released their Final Consumer Sentiment Index; headline - "Consumers across party lines are fed up with high gas prices." Kevin is fed up too but more fed up with the cause; setting the record straight on whether the Strait of Hormuz was actually open over the last 47 years;...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific hurricane/tropical storm update; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report; Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President, Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) joins the show to talk about the recent release of the American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) annual Top Industry...

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific hurricane/tropical storms update; the National Association of Realtors reported September Pending Home Sales; Bob Costello, Chief Economist, American Trucking Associations (ATA) gave a presentation at the 2026 Management Conference & Exhibition regarding the status of the recovery from the freight recession; the September ATA F...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes and storms; Tesla launches their Roadster prototype; the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released their Small Business Optimism Index; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) was released yesterday; oil reacts to a meeting with mediators and...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: updates on the Atlantic and Pacific Hurricanes/Tropical Storms; attending the Trump Rally at the Truist Arena, Northern Kentucky University, as a member of The White House Press Pool; Dave Hatter, Cincinnati's top cyber security pro, joins the show to talk about companies collecting your personal data, surveillance pricing, smart devices - friend o...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Atlantic and Pacific Hurricane and Tropical Storms; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI Index; the U.S, Commerce Department's Census Bureau released September Retail Sales numbers; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Jobless Claims; oil prices react to discussions concerning "shad...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Pacific Hurricanes update; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI; the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027 Social Security recipients; oil prices react to events in the Middle East; diesel prices react to the U.S.-Russia deal; Kevin...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Pacific Hurricane Simon update; last Friday, the University of Michigan released their preliminary October Consumer Sentiment Index; the National Association of REALTORS® released their September Existing-Home Sales Report; Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) reported 3rd quarter truck and bus sales; oil and gas prices react to hopes surrounding the...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: damage from Hurricane Isaias; C.H. Robinson makes major acquisition announcement; predictions of freight brokerage consolidations due to a recent Supreme Court decision; KY Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency over diesel prices; various trucking companies have announced driver pay increases so far, this year; oil prices react to Russi...

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: tracking Isaias, the 1st hurricane of the Atlantic 2026 season and Tropical Storm Rachel in the Pacific; the Federal Reserve released the minutes from their interest raising September meeting, looking for the "wisdom" of their decision and hints of future increases; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims;...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: possibly the first hurricane of the 2026 season may form later this morning; the American Trucking Associations released data from their survey on Driver Pay; Eric Johnson, Feeder Driver, UPS, Local 190, Mike Moxley, President, Local 29 VA., Wayne Adkins, Teamster Local 100, Cincinnati, OH join the show to discuss, the dangers of exposure to infrar...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the first tax season of the One Big Beautiful Bill is in the rear-view mirror, how did it affect taxpayers; Jeff Pierce, Director of Media and Military Partnerships, Wreaths Across America (WAA), joins the show to discuss WAA Day, December 19, 2026 and their year-round efforts to Remember, Honor and Teach in support of our Veterans; how high are oi...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Atlantic and Pacific Hurricanes/Tropical Storms; the Atlantic Hurricane Season continues to set records; quite a weekend! The U.S. Labor Department released the September Jobs Report; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Construction Spending; Trucking Companies filing bankruptcies in September; Ohio joins other States temporarily...

Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: updates on Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes/tropical storms; the U.S. Labor Department reported Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; global Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported planned layoffs by U.S. based employers; the U.S. Commerce Department reported the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) and Core PCE; the U.S. Cen...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update on hurricanes/tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean's; payroll processing firm ADP released their September National Employment Report; Tim Wullenweber, Vice President, Marketing and Technical Services, STARFIRE;/Coolants Plus, joins the show to discuss the roll out of the next generation heavy-duty diesel engine oil; U.S. Bur...

Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: an update on Atlantic and Pacific hurricanes; the U.S. Commerce Department reported August Durable Goods Orders; the University of Michigan released their September Consumer Sentiment Index; the Conference Board's September Consumer Confidence Index was released; the U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August Job Opening...