America's Truckin' Network

Groups representing the trucking industry, construction sector, business community and others express optimism to an incoming Trump administration. American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark and National Association of Manufactures President and CEO Jay Timmons weigh in. Rush Truck Centers Gary Willis, VP of Marketing and...

Kevin discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by a ¼ percentage point. Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. released data on Class 8 Truck Orders for October, were they up or down? China and the European Union, a possible trade war? Oil reacts to OPEC's latest downward revision for demand growth, a stronger U.S. dollar and disappointment over China's latest stimul...

Kevin talks about how people seem to have a sense of optimism, that help is on the way. What a Trump Presidency means for EVs, Oil, LNG exports, Offshore Wind, Clean Energy Tax Credits, High-Tech Loans and Power Plants. Oil reacts to China's latest stimulus plan failing to boost their economy, a stronger dollar and expected non-OPEC crude oil supply increasing. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

My take on presidential election night, my streak of watching 16 elections until the wee hours of the morning (sometimes sleep is overrated), how well did the pollsters predict the results, and how well did AI predict the battleground states? Investors consider the impact of the Trump presidency on oil supply and demand, a soaring dollar, U.S. crude inventories rising more than expected, and the p...

How my wife and I helped the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the jobs numbers for October, we dig into the numbers, were they up or down? Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle; what happened to the people? Oil reacts to OPEC+'s decision to delay plans to increase output, the presidential election, a possible hurricane...

The U.S. Commerce Department released the 3rd Quarter Gross Domestic Product report, we break it down and talk about it. The Conference Board released the consumer confidence index report, good news or bad news? Ford announces an adjustment to the Michigan factory that produces its signature electric vehicle, the F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck, will production increase or decrease? Oil react...

Americas Commercial Transportation Research released the September trailer orders report, what they tell us and don’t tell us. More layoffs! How many and which company. A U.S. company and a Mexican company have entered into a cross-border and intermodal joint venture, becoming the largest such entity, who are they? Weaker crude prices and refining margins are forcing four of the five supermajor oi...

Kevin's thoughts on a recent trip between Cincinnati, OH and Columbus, OH; the number of trucks on the highway and traffic flow; what does this say about the economy and certain potential regulations. El Niño vs human influences on climate change. The latest hurdle for U.S. farmers hoping to provide crop exports. Oil prices react to possible Israel and Lebanon peace talks, weak China demand for oi...

Overdrive Magazine released the results of their poll indicating trucking industry professionals' Presidential preference, we go through the results and break down the information. Oil prices react to Israel's retaliatory strike against Iran's military on Saturday bypassing oil and nuclear facilities, which should not disrupt energy supplies and OPEC + keeping oil output policy unchanged, includin...

Trucking firm selected to deliver the Capitol Christmas Tree, we tell you who it is. Consumers switch to slower shipping, how this will impact earnings at UPS, FedEx, etc. The U.S. Department of Labor releases weekly jobless claims, up or down? Oil prices react to possible reduced energy demand in Europe due to slow economic growth, continued concerns regarding the timing and extent of Israel's re...

Dennis Dellinger, Chairman, American Trucking Associations wrote an article "Trucking Comes Through in Times of Need." The article reiterated the impotance of the Trucking Industry. September Housing starts for Single-Family Home and Multifamily Homes were released, are they up or down and why are they important? How are oil prices affected by rising crude stocks and gasoline inventories, falling...

Volvo Trucks unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, what is it and what does it do. American Trucking Associations released the September For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, good news or bad news? The Federal Reserve cut interest rates, how has this affected mortgage rates? Oil reacts to fading hopes of a Middle East ceasefire, tightening global oil supply and demand balance, Ch...

U.S. Commerce Department released September Retail Sales, up or down? U.S. Labor Department reported initial unemployment claim filings, increasing or decreasing? Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, Author of The Energy Report & Contributor to Fox Business Network; we discuss a wide range of topics from Geopolitical issues in the Middle East, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the failure of green...

Congratulations to the winner of the last Peterbilt 389X sweepstakes (sadly, not me) sponsored by Rush Truck Centers; who was it? September Medium-Duty truck sales numbers were released; the numbers and what do they tell us. Home Depot hardware rival files for bankruptcy. States temporarily lift fuel tax rules and motor fuel use tax. How will falling U.S. crude and fuel inventories, European Centr...

J.B. Hunt announced 3rd Quarter financial data, how do their numbers look, do they give us any indications as to the industry. Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores, the reasons, their future plans and what does this say about the healthcare industry. Two major container shipping giants have determined the routes through the Red Sea as too dangerous and are making plans to begin using shipping rout...

Deloitte (Accounting and Consulting firm) released its 2024 Holiday Retail Survey; what trends can we expect and can retailers expect increses? U.S. Class 8 truck sales numbers were released; who's up and who's down. International Motors (formrely Navistar) Q3 Sales have been reported, the takeaways from the information. The U.S. has announced new sanctions on Iran and entities linked to the "ghos...

Took in a couple of Fall Festivals this weekend (1½ hour and 1hr away) lots of fun, good eats and observations about the economy. New Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rule mandates, what are they and what do they mean? American Transportation Research Institute released its 20th annual Top Industry Issues report, major shifts in and out of the top 10. Oil reacts to OPEC cutting its 2024...

Hurricane Milton and destruction update. The Consumer Price Index numbers were released, the good news and the bad news. U.S. Department of Labor Weekly jobless claims report was released the numbers surprised the "experts". The minutes of the most recent Federal Reserve meeting were released giving us some insight into their interst rate cut decision making. Oil reacts to Hurricane Milton, Iran-...

Hurricane Milton update. Biden signs Bill easing Veterans' access to commercial driving schools (CDL). American Trucking Associations' outgoing Chairman Andrew Boyle wrote an article encouraging people to get involved in the political process. Oil prices react to US crude stockpiles rising; gasoline and distillate stocks falling; Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss Israel 's retaliation ag...

The latest update on Hurricane Milton. The September Logistics Managers' Index has been released, does it indicate expansion or contraction. Rivian Automotive has applied for a Federal loan to help finance a $5 billion electric vehicle factory. Rivian adjusts 2024 production targets, up or down and why. Oil reacts to easing fears of supply disruptions from the conflict between Israel and Iran afte...

US Dockworkers' strike ends...for now; contract extended until Jan. 15. US jobless claims reported, we have the numbers. The Labor Department released the September Jobs Report and Unemployment Rate; are the numbers up or down? Oil reacts to an increased risk of a region-wide Middle East war, Iran-backed Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel's third largest city; Houthis launch missiles from Yemen a...

How well is the Biden Administration and FEMA responding in the aftermath of Helene? An update on the Dockworkers' strike: should the Taft-Hartley Act be invoked? What is the Taft-Hartley Act? After demonizing Tariffs, suddenly they're okay? Stellantis reports 3rd quarter sales, up or down? Stellantis recalls 200,000 plug-in Jeeps and SUVs. Oil reacts to comments from Joe Biden regarding Israel's...

The number of deaths and the extent of the destruction from Hurricane Helene continues to grow; the staggering numbers. Businesses assess the effects of the strike by the International Longshoremen's Association at 36 East and Gulf Coast ports from Boston to Houston. Will Biden take any steps to end the strike? How will oil prices be affected by fears of Middle East oil supply disruptions, Israel...

Kevin gives an update on Hurricane Helene and the recovery effort, including his thoughts on the Vice Presidential Debate. He also discusses the largest dockworker strike since 1977 and how this affected the economy. And oil reacts to Iran launching a missile attack on Israel's Houthi's attack on another vessel in the Red Sea—upcoming U.S oil inventory data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

East and Gulf Coast Ports prepare to close; the issues and ramifications. Commerce Department released the Personal Comsumption Expenditures report, the key Federal Reserve's inflation gauge. What were the results and what does it say about the battle against inflation. Sale of remaining Yellow Corp. terminals. Oil reacts to fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East curtailing Iranian crude...