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American Transportation Research Institute released research focusing on truck parking at public rest areas, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. U.S. House unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers; Kevin explains and offers his opinion. Kevin reports the events, news and factors affecting oil and gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March jobs report, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Some early inflation indicators are in, Kevin discusses the information. Kevin has the details, news and events affecting oil and gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin offers his thoughts on the retirement of longtime 700 WLW personality Mike McConnell. Kevin talks about and offers his opinion on the effects of day one of the "reciprocal tariffs" on 180 countries and some early indications of the effect on inflation. During the MId-America Trucking Show, Kevin spoke with Dan Fuller founder and President, Hotels 4 Truckers and Angie Gadwood, Senior Vice Pre...

Kevin sorts through comments by Austan Goolsbee, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and offers his insights. ADP released its Private Payroll Report; Reuters reports U.S. first quarter auto sales and the Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported February construction spending, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. While at the MId-America Trucking Show, Kevin interviewed...

Various reporting agencies have released their take on the Consumer Confidence Index, Kevin digs into the data, provides addition data and offers his insights. Kevin discusses the U.S. Department of Labor's Initial jobless claims report. From the MId-America Trucking Show, Kevin's interview with Megan Brown, Commercial Product Mgr., Geico Insurance, announced breaking news regarding a new product...

Kevin summarizes his time at the MId-America Trucking Show (MATS). While at MATS, Kevin interviewed many industry executives, experts, etc. One of the people interviewed was Lewie Pugh. Executive Vice President, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Lewie brings us up to date on legislation, new issues, old issues and other factors affecting the trucking industry. Kevin reports a...

The Conference Board issued the Consumer Confidence Index, Kevin has the details, talks about the data and offers his insights. Kevin speaks with Jody Pollard, SVP of Truck and Aftermarket Sales and Robb Nixon, VP of Aftermarket Sales, Rush Enterprises about Rush Truck Centers Maintenance Plans, Mobile Service, update on emissions regs and 2025 outlook. The U.S. Census Bureau reported February New...

Kevin addresses those who are talking down the economy. Kevin talks with Elizabeth Barna, Saint Christopher Trucker Relief Fund (SCF) Board Secretary about their organization and the Opening Night (Thursday) Reception Silent Auction fund raiser at the MId-America Trucking Show. Eight Corvettes go missing in Kentucky. President Trump appoints a permanent administrator at the Federal Motor Carrier S...

Trucking executives attending the Truckload Carriers Association's Truckload 2025 conference share their opinions, thoughts and outlook on the trucking industry in 2025, Kevin has the details and offers his thoughts and insights. S&P Global has published its flash Purchasing Managers Index for the U.S., Kevin digs into the data. Kevin offers his insights into the factors affecting oil and gas pric...

U.S. Labor Department released the weekly initial claims for unemployment report, Kevin has the details and offers his perspective. Details of a separate program for unemployed federal workers were also released. The National Association of Realtors released the February existing home sales report; Kevin has the details. The EU makes a surprise announcement regarding tariffs on American whiskey. O...

The Federal Open Market Committee concluded yesterday afternoon; Fed Chaiman Jerome Powell gave his views on the economy; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. China's Commerce head: "There are no winners in a trade war": Kevin looks at what was said and not said. China partially renews US meat export permits, Kevin explains what this means and how it affects China U.S. trade relations. W...

U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released data on Single-family housing starts and building permits. The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report on import prices. The Federal Reserve released a report on factory output. Kevin has all the details on these reports, digs into the numbers and offers his insights. Oil prices react to the U.S. and Russian Presidents...

U.S. Commerce Department released the February Retail Sales Report, Kevin has the details, digs into the data and offers his insights. The Federal Reserve analyzed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Jobs Report and offered their data regarding the percentage of Americans, who have college degrees, holding multiple jobs. February Class 8 Truck Orders data were released by Americas Commercial Trans...

The U.S Labor Department released the Initial Claims for State Unemployment benefits report, Kevin has the details, digs into the details and offers his insights. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February Producer Price Index, Kevin analyzes the details and provides some clarity. Oil reacts to world-wide macroeconomic (economy as a whole) concerns, including the risk of tariff wars...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the February Consumer Price Index, Kevin has the details, digs into the data and offers his insights. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offers his opinion on what is happening in the stock market and the economy's direction. Fitch Ratings reports on the percentage of late car payments, Kevin puts this into perspective. Oil reacts to tighter-than-...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned in an interview, no one gave him credit or the administration credit for falling oil prices or lower interest rates. Obviously, he doesn't listen to ATN!! We have said many times that smart energy policies can benefit both American consumers, the economy and energy companies. Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. reported used Class 8 sales...

Kevin talks about ATN's booth location at the MId-America Trucking Show; Booth #40577 in the North Wing Lobby of the Kentucky Expo Center (Go to their website to see the floor plan). Suddenly the media has discovered inflation and food prices, Kevin talks about how his family has been beating the prices through coupons and sale items. The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics released...

Three stories reporting the U.S. Labor Department report on applications for initial jobless claims, Kevin sorts through the biased reporting. Challenger, Gray & Christmas issued their report on job cuts, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Apple announces a $500 billion investment in the U.S. GSA to turn off EV chargers at Federal buildings. Tesla announces recalls, Kevn has the detail...

Kevin covers the coverage of the President's speech; MSNBC discovers the Consumer Price Index.  ADP reported private sector job creation, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta released its GDPNow tracker, Kevin discusses the report. Oil reacts to an unexpected rise in crude oil inventories, Canada and China retaliates against U.S. tariffs, OPEC+ plans t...

Kevin's take on Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress. After President Donald Trump alleged Chinese interference of the Panama Canal. The Chinese backed company, CK Hutchison has sold their interest and control of the critical shipping lane, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear released a statement in response to ne...

Kevin's take on the collapse of the minerals deal and a path to a ceasefire between the U.S. and Ukraine. Commerce Department released personal consumption expenditures price index on Friday, Kevin has the details and offers his perspective. Personal income numbers were also released, Kevin digs into the data. Late last week the Labor Department released the weekly initial jobless claims; the Cens...

Walmart reports results and issues outlook for 2025, Kevin has the datils and offers his insights. The International Longshoremen's association voted to ratify a new labor contract with the U.S. Maritimes Alliance, Kevin sorts through the details and offers his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPA rewrites the "endangerment finding", Kevin explains and offers his insights. BP confirms reset, Kevin has the details. Senate committee examines Federal permitting rules, what does this mean for the transportation industry. Oil reacts to falling U.S. crude inventories, rising gasoline and distillate inventories, potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine and ultimately leading to lifting...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Kevin offers his thoughts on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Wards Intelligence reported Classes 4-7 (medium-duty) retail sales, Kevin offers the details and his insights. ArcelorMittal announces plans to build a $1.2 billion steel mill, Kevin has the where and when. LA and Long Beach Ports report historic January volumes, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. EU...