America's Truckin' Network

Climmunists and their unintended consequences! FedEx making significant cuts and divestment of its best-performing segment. TFI International reports 2nd Quarter results, indicates acceleration of acquisitions in 2025 and placing one of its divisions on a "diet." Oil prices react to the latest U.S unemployment report, a major drop in U.S. crude oil inventory, Iran's continued threats against Israe...

Trucking recession claims another company. Three companies expand through acquisitions. How crude oil stocks draw down, Libyan protests forcing production reductions, Iran's threats and China's crude oil import declines are affecting oil prices. Despite predictions that we have hit peak oil demand, evidence indicates those predictions are premature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

A State Senator wants to mandate that the State's pension plans divest oil and gas investments, even though it could jeopardize the financial health of those pensions. A major Corporation founded in 1879 moves out of California. Oil reacts to supply tightness and financial markets' slump, Iran's vow of retaliation against Israel and the U.S. following the killing of two terrorist leaders and oil p...

You won't believe the latest person added to the TSA's "suspected terrorist watchlist!" Kevin's thoughts on the July jobs and unemployment reports were released on Friday. At least one state is looking for commercial vehicle owners. Oil prices react to Iran's threats to Israel, the disappointing jobs and unemployment reports, lackluster demand in China, and possible OPEC+ production increases. See...

Text message scammers and toll fees. One State raises tolls 20%! Emergency Fuel Waiver, who's affected. June Used Class 8 truck sales numbers released. Oil prices react to worries of a wider Middle East crisis after the killing of the Hamas leader and Hezbollah leader, OPEC+ approving members to unwind production cuts starting in October and China's continued economic decline. See omnystudio.com/l...

Kevin's take on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments after the two-day Fed meeting and when or if interest rate cuts are coming this year. New All-Water Route from Europe approved for Indiana Port. Possible Dockworker strike looming in September after negotiations breakdown. The carbon footprint increase due to Red Sea terrorist attacks. Old Dominion Freight Line and Universal Logisti...

Ford releases 2nd quarter earnings and makes a big decision on EVs. GM provides an update on the opening of an EV pickup truck plant. How well is wind power output doing this year compared to last year? More layoffs hit freight-related firms. Oil prices react to China's economic policies, a stronger dollar, the latest crude oil storage numbers, anticipated Federal Reserve comments on possible inte...

Kevin reacts to the Olympic Games opening ceremony; The Bureau of Economic Analysis' Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index report had a few wrinkles that will impact our wallets. Housing affordability in 2024 and how home buyers are reacting. How Hezbollah attacks on Israel, economic data from China, and the Venezuelan "election" are affecting oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Kevin's thoughts on the beginning of the Paris Olympics and whether pollution will impact them. The latest GDP numbers are in. Do they show a weak or strong economy? How are the economic numbers from the U.S. and China affecting oil prices? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin's thoughts on Biden's speech, which ended his run for re-election. American Trucking Associations report June Truck Tonage. UPS reports first-quarter earnings and volume. Is $69,000 a year enough to drive a truck? Latest oil and gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Significant underground energy source found, what is it and where it is located. How will the first major windfarm in U.S. spin this? June Class 8 sales numbers are in. How a potential ceasefire in the Middle East, China's oil demands and hints of interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and the U.S. Federal Reserve is affecting oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Kevin's take on the most consequential events in presidential election history over the last ten days is what had not been seen in 56 years, 68 years. and 136yrs. changed, but yet another event that had not been seen since 1968 has occurred. With a defacto admission of cognitive decline, how does this change treaties, executive orders, and other decisions? More layoffs in freight-related firms; GM...

Kevin's thoughts on the final day of the RNC, Phil Flynn's energy report regarding the Paris Climate Accord, and will the Seine be safe enough for Olympians. Jobless claims report results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration delayed posting significant rulemakings. Kevin offers his thoughts as to why this was delayed. He discusses how shocking U.S. crude oil stockpiles, a weaker U.S. dollar, the Chinese economy, and increased attacks on tankers in the Red Sea are affecting oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) issues comments regarding J.D. Vance, GOP VP nominee's position regarding the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act and Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-Wheelers (DRIVE) Act. We also cover, June Class 8 sales numbers. World's largest oil importer flashes a warning about crude prices; early results from Amazon Prime...

"Miracle Baby" saved by alert trucker. Dissecting the June Consumer Price Index report. A key part of the U.S. economy has shifted gears...good shift or bad shift? Oil reacts to Inflation Report, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments regarding interest rate cuts and contrasting oil demand outlook from the International Energy Agency and the OPEC monthly report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Kevin discusses recent Supreme Court decisions regarding the "Good Neighbor Plan" and the Chevron doctrine as to how they affect the transportation industry and EV mandates. Time for Congress to pass the REINS Act. Oil markets react to oil and gas stockpile draw-downs as they await Fed Chaiman Jerome Powell's comments to Congress and inflation numbers later today. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

McDonald's Drive-Thru AI goes bye bye. GM loses emissions credits and pays a hefty fine. The latest affects of Hurricane Beryl on oil-producing and refining hubs in Texas. How ceasefire talks in the Middle East, anticipated inflation reports and Fed Chairman Powell's testimony before Congress will move oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dive into last Friday's Jobs Report...then you'll know the rest of the story. Hurricane Beryl's effect on the Texas Ports and refineries. How volatile will fuel prices be this summer? May used truck sales released. Oil prices react to Beryl, potential Israel - Hamas ceasefire, elections in France, Iran and UK, Democrat's pressure on Biden to step down, India's oil consumption, Germany's exports...

Kentucky College Offering Evening CDL classes. Trucking company opens new terminal. Ford F-Series truck sales fall! U.S. ports release data on volume put-through. How fresh U.S. economic data, German industrial orders and non-OPEC oil production are affecting crude oil prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Independence Day is my favorite holiday of the year and my Independence Day traditions. American Transportation Research Institute issues report on the cost of operating a truck in 2023. Oil prices react to unexpected crude oil storage numbers. Which direction are gas prices moving over this holiday week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AAA's projections for people traveling over the Independence Day "week". Fed Chairman Jerome Powell talks interest rate cuts, inflation and the state of the U.S. economy at the European Central Bank Conference in Portugal. An editor for a product reviewing website shares his experience with the cost of charging his EV vs gassing up his car. Weather threats, gasoline demand and production cuts affe...

Kevin's thoughts on the passing of 700WLW Host and Cincinnati icon Jim Scott. Unfortunately, Jim's was not the only sad death this past Friday. Rhonda Massie, the wife of Congressman Thomas Massie (R-4), died unexpectedly at the age 51. CEO rides along with a truck driver on a 1,200 mile trip. Do some "long range" EVs now "cost" less than average new car? Post debate, oil inventory numbers, Europe...

Thursday's debate: what was and wasn't talked about. Analyzing jobs numbers, separating facts from fiction, geopolitical situations and how they are impacting oil prices and data regarding summer driving season coming more into focus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Private Equity Firm, without WARNing, closes logistics company; U.S. trailer orders’ reported; the dangerous game of trying to keep gas prices low while catering to the “Climmunists” and the latest oil and gas inventories, are they changing prior predictions of the effects on the economy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.