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alk shows and politicians are finally saying what ATN has been saying about inflation and interest rates over the last year+, welcome to the party! U.S. Commerce Department reported December new home sales, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Freight Transportation Research Associates (FTR) and senior carrier executives offer their Truckload Rate Outlook for 2025 covering several differ...

The Trump peace dividend begins. President Trump threatened to impose "high levels" of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on imports from them if the country does not reach a settlement to end its war with Ukraine; Kevin has the details of the message and offers his insights. Oil tanker rates soar on Biden sanctions issued less than two weeks before he left office. Iranian oil sanctions will affect M...

With the stroke of his bigly sharpie on Monday, President Trump ordered the removal of EV-Favoring policies. Yesterday the emphasis was on AI with the announcement of the formation of Project Stargate, an at least $500 billion investment to build physical and virtual infrastructure, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to a possible 10% tariff on Chinese goods, Iran denying it...

Fires and cold weather are back in the headlines. Among the Executive Orders signed yesterday, many affect the energy and transportation industries. President Trump declared a National Energy Emergency, giving him a broad range of actions to reach a reliable, diversified and affordable supply of energy. President Trump also pulled out of the Paris Climate Accord. We were the largest funder ($10 bi...

Wards Intelligence released December Medium-Duty sales; Kevin has the details. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has issued a letter in support of Sean Duffy as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has abandoned their diesel truck and diesel locomotive ban; Kevin explains why this was done. A recent report points out that in 2020...

Biden's farewell speech, Kevin discusses and offers his insights. The White House issues a report highlighting supply chain accomplishments, Kevin breaks it down. U.S. Labor Department released the new applications for unemployment benefits data, Kevin has the details. Oil reacts to reports that the Houthi pirates are expected to halt their attacks on ships in the Red Sea; Strong U.S. retail data;...

Weather and California fires continue to dominate the headlines. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index (PPI) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) this week, Kevin explains the difference between the two and digs into the details. Oil prices react to falling U.S. crude oil inventories, the lowest in nearly 3 years; a weaker dollar; Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasef...

Americas Commercial Transportation Research Associates and Freight Transportation Research Associates released December Class 8 orders, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin speaks with Tim Wullenweber, Vice President, Marketing and Technical Sales of Coolants Plus, Inc. AKA StarFire.com, about their products and outlook for 2025. Minutes of the Federal Reserve's December meeting, K...

California fires continue to dominate the news, Kevin has the latest information and updates. U.S. Labor Department released Initial Jobless Claims report and continuing unemployment claims, Kevin sorts through the details. ADP National Employment Report. December new jobs report was released on Friday, what does it say about the strength of the job market? Oil reacts to wider U.S. sanctions on Ru...

Weather and SoCal fires dominate the news; Kevin has the updates. Truckers News poll, rating 2024 and looking forward to 2025, Kevin has the results and insights. President George W. Bush had a "Hemispheric Energy" Dream of energy independence; that dream was achieved under Donald Trump in 2020, and he plans to return to that position. Provinces in Canada are pushing back against radical oil and g...

Weather continues to drive the news cycle; Kevin has the details. 12 well known companies that went bankrupt in 2024. Work begins on rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge (FSKB); Kevin doubts whether a new bridge across the Ohio River (after 13 yrs of hysteria) will be built before the FSKB. Acquisition news from Pitt Ohio and AIT. Goodyear sells a brand, which one? Oil reacts to a stron...

Winter weather prompts States to waive "hours of service" for truckers delivering heating fuel, propane, medical equipment, poultry, livestock, feed, etc. Biden plans last-minute moves on AI, climate and pardons. Biden bans offshore drilling on 625 million acres of Federal waters, Kevin has the details and puts this in perspective. Oil reacts to concerns over tighter supply from Russia and Iran du...

Winter storms arrive making travel dangerous from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic, Kevin has the latest details. The U.S. Labor Department released the Initial Unemployment Applications numbers, Kevin digs into the report. East Coast Dockworkers set to meet today to avoid a strike on January 15th, which would affect 15 Ports from Boston to Miami as well as the Gulf Ports. Oil prices react...

U.S. Ports report November volume, Kevin has the details. New York to charge Fossil Fuel Companies for climate effects. Kevin shares his thoughts on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin rings in the New Year and the 8th day of Christmas. Headlines: China hacked Treasury Dept. in "Major Incident," interesting timing. 2025: The Trump Era Returns, how his Cabinet picks will affect transportation, infrastructure, Labor and regulations. Value-Seekers Drove 2024's Retail Trends and Dead Ends - the winners and losers. Brent crude prices finished the year down 3.1% and West Texas I...

Kevin has the data on November Medium -Duty sales and November Truck Tonnage. US Economy defies odds despite challenges. In thin late-year trade oil reacts to dropping temperatures in the U.S. and Europe and pending reports on the health of the China's economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, what does this inflation gauge tell us about the direction of inflation. The Conference Board released the consumer confidence index for December, Kevin offers his perspective on the report. Initial holiday sales numbers are in, how do they compare to prior years? Oil prices react to the dollar's strength, hopes f...

Winter has officially arrived, from Saturday, the shortest day of the year, the days get longer. The Government funding Bill got passed last week to avoid a Government shutdown, Kevin puts this into perspective. The AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act has once again been left out and not passed. Oil reacts to thin trading ahead of the Christmas holiday, reports of a crude oil supply surplus next year,...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rate for the third time this year; how will this affect your personal finances and the U.S. economy. The U.S. House and Senate have reached a compromise deal on a stopgap funding bill. With everything packed into the Bill one of the most important safety measures, that has had bipartisan support over the last two years was not included, Kevin has the details. U.S....

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index for November, Kevin has the details. Toll rates will rise in several states in 2025; which states will be affected, Kevin gives his thoughts about tolls, especially those on the Ohio Turnpike. Oil prices react to China's consumer spending data falling short of expectations, expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, pro...

Trucking CFOs and CEOs look to recovery in 2025 with tight budgets, Kevin talks about some of the cost cutting tips, asset usage, using technology, etc. Trucking, Logistics experience another strong Holiday Season, Kevin breaks down the information. DHL releases its 2024 Peak Season Shipping Survey. Oil reacts to the International Energy Agency raising oil demand growth forecast for 2025; Iran acc...

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index; the first since the November election. Kevin talks about the key points. The U.S. Labor Department's consumer price index has been released. Is inflation continuing to improve? Oil reacts to the European Union agreeing to an additional round of sanctions on Russia and targeting its "shadow fleet"; fu...

After a weekend of logging 500 miles, travelling to one of our Christmas destination traditions and a new Christmas destination, I talked about what seems to be increased truck traffic. I also mentioned observing what appears to be an air of optimism. Over the past two decades, California has become a juggernaut of solar energy production. Are its residents reaping the benefits? How is it performi...

ADP released the number of private sector jobs added in November. How many are there, and how does that compare with the estimates? The U.S. Labor Department announced the weekly initial jobless claims; what do they tell us about the job market? Also reported were the number of people unemployed for 15 weeks or longer, good or bad news? The Commerce Department reported the November trade deficit n...

Tariff concerns propel Chinese exports to record heights, how is this affecting the trade balance and will it lead to a trade war? The Atlantic Hurricane Season has ended, the actual numbers and severity compared to the estimates and previous years. Kevin's reaction and the Trucking Industry's reaction to the nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Secretary of Labor. Oil reacts to OPEC+'s imminent...