
Episodes
America's Truckin Network -- 4/25/25
4/25/2025
The U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; Kevin has the date, discusses the press coverage and offers his insights. The Federal Reserve released the so-called Biege Book a collection of anecdotal information on current economic conditions in the twelve Federal Reserve districts around the Country as well as how businesses are planning to deal with possible price increases, if they materialize; Kevin talks about the details and offers his thoughts. In a separate report the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau published the data on orders for durable goods, items ranging from toasters to aircraft; Kevin discusses the data. Kevin has the news, data and geo-political events affecting oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:44:22
America's Truckin' Network -- 4/24/25
4/24/2025
Mike Wirth, CEO - Chevron, in an interview discussed whether the U.S. is close to a recession; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau released the March new home sales numbers; Kevin digs into the data and puts it into perspective. Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, Price Futures Group, in his Energy Report, offers his thoughts on Fed Chaiman Jerome Powell, tariffs and the recent stock market weakness; Kevin discusses this report and offers his thoughts. Kevin talks about the news, data, world events, tariffs and trade talks affecting gas and oil prices.
Duration:00:43:32
America's Truckin Network -- 4/23/25
4/23/2025
The American Trucking Association released the For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has all the details and offers his insights. Wards Intelligence released the March Medium-Duty Truck Sales report; Kevin goes through the data. The European Central Bank offers their take on what should be done with interest rates and whether tariffs will be inflationary and The International Energy Agency takes a look at their energy policies; Kevin discusses these developments. Kevin has the news, world events and economic data affecting gas and oil prices.
Duration:00:45:58
America's Truckin' Network 4/22/25
4/22/2025
Kevin offers his thoughts on the passing of Pope Francis. The Conference Board released its Leading Economic Index; Kevin has the details, sorts through the data, reviews the reporting on this report compared with previous reporting on past reports; Kevin offers his insights and opinion. Carmakers discuss their plans on how to deal with potential effects of possible tariffs. March Class 8 truck sales have been reported; Kevin has the details. Kevin has the information, data, world events and economic data affecting oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:45:01
America's Truckin' Network -- 4/18/25
4/18/2025
The U.S. Labor Department released the weekly Initial Jobless claims Report; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported Housing Starts; the Philadelphia Fed reported average workweek at factories; the National Association of Home Builders released the survey of homebuilders' sentiment; U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released the Housing Starts report; Kevin has the details, digs into the data and offers his insights. While at the MId-America Trucking Show, Kevin interviewed Jeremy Citron, Founder and Partner, Long Haul law.
Duration:00:51:25
America's Truckin Network -- 4/16/25
4/17/2025
Jerome Powell gave a speech at the Economic Club of Chicago; Kevin unpacks the information and offers his insights, correcting the record and offering clarity. While at the MId-America Trucking Show, Kevin interviewed Beth Wilson, Manager of Engine Oil, DEF, After-Market Auditing Program, American Petroleum Institute. The U.S. Commerce Department released the March Retail Sales report; The Federal Reserve released the Manufacturing numbers for March and the Capacity Utilization report: Kevin has all the details and offers his insights.
Duration:00:45:06
America's Truckin Network -- 4/16/25
4/16/2025
Kevin offers the theory that some "experts" and "journalists" are trying to manufacture a recession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller offers his views on inflation as a result of President Trump's tariffs. While at the MId-America Trucking Show, Kevin spoke with Kelsea Eckert, Eckert and Associates, DowntimeClaims.com about her services. Kevin digs into a recent survey by Chief Executive, offers his insights and puts the information into perspective. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett talks tariffs and recession chances in an interview with Fox Business News; Kevin offers his thoughts. Goldman Sachs' CEO David Solomon discusses 1st Quarter earnings and the prospect of a recession; Kevin offers his insights.
Duration:00:51:39
America's Truckin' Network -- 4/15/25
4/15/2025
While at the MId-America Trucking Show (MATS), Kevin interviews Tapan Chaudhari, Founder, CEO, Hey Bubba, Inc., who launched a new tool , voice AI for Owner - Operators to find, negotiate and book loads automatically. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers released its Consumer Sentiment Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin teases the "Chief Executive" poll forecasting a recession. Kevin touches on oil prices.
Duration:00:36:26
America's Truckin' Network -- 4/11/25
4/11/2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March Consumer Price Index, Kevin has the details and offers his perspectives, also Kevin points out the slanted coverage of the data. The day after the 90-day pause on tariffs, Kevin offers his insights and opinion. While at the MId-America Trucking show, Kevin interviewed Karin Hauman, OEM Technical Services Manager, Shell Global Solutions (Shell Rotella) about the latest, next generation of diesel engine oil PC-12 (Proposed Category 12). The weekly Initial Jobless Claims report was released, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin has the data, news, world events and other factors affecting oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:47:57
America's Truckin' Network -- 4/11/25
4/11/2025
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March Consumer Price Index, Kevin has the details and offers his perspectives, also Kevin points out the slanted coverage of the data. The day after the 90-day pause on tariffs, Kevin offers his insights and opinion. While at the MId-America Trucking show, Kevin interviewed Karin Hauman, OEM Technical Services Manager, Shell Global Solutions (Shell Rotella) about the latest, next generation of diesel engine oil PC-12 (Proposed Category 12). The weekly Initial Jobless Claims report was released, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin has the data, news, world events and other factors affecting oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:43:44
America's Truckin' Network-- 4-10-25
4/10/2025
Kevin offers his insights on President Trump's announcement that he is pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 Days after 70+ countries expressed the desire to negotiate tariffs. While at the MId-America Trucking show, Kevin had the opportunity to speak with Todd Waldron, Vice President of Carrier Experience, Truckstop about the services and products they provide. Kevin talks about the news, data, world events and other factors affecting oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:45:19
America's Truckin Network -- 4/9/25
4/9/2025
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.
Duration:00:21:51
America's Truckin' Network -- 4-8-25
4/8/2025
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.
Duration:00:10:58
America's Truckin Network -- 4/4/25
4/4/2025
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 President Global Sales, Wyndham Hotels, who announced their partnership with Hotels 4 Truckers. The U.S. Labor Department released the weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin has the data, news and events affecting oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:47:07
America's Truckin Network -- 4/3/25
4/3/2025
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 Nick LaFalce, Marketing Manager, RaceTrac. Kevin mentions the information provided by Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, in his Energy Report. Kevin discusses the news and events affecting oil prices.
Duration:00:42:28
America's Truckin' Network -- 4-2-25
4/2/2025
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 that they were introducing at the show. Kevin also interviewed Jeff Pierce, Director of Media & Military Partnerships, Wreaths Across America about their amazing organization. Kevin reports and discusses the news and events affecting oil and gas prices. Kevin discusses the Energy Report by Phil Flynn, Senior Analyst PRICE Futures Group.
Duration:00:46:57
America's Truckin' Network -- 4/1/25
4/1/2025
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 and discusses the factors affecting Oil and gas prices.
Duration:00:43:58
America's Truckin' Network - 3/26/25
3/31/2025
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 Home Sales, Kevin explains and discusses the data. Kevin points out the factors and news affecting oil prices.
Duration:00:43:30
America's Truckin Network -- 3/27/25
3/27/2025
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 Safety Administration. Kevin marks the first anniversary of the collapse of Baltomore's Francis Scott Key Bridge after being struck by the containership Dali. Kevin discusses the factors and news affecting oil prices.
Duration:00:49:32
America's Truckin' Network -- 3/26/25
3/26/2025
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 about Contract Maintenance Plans, Mobile Service, update on emissions regs and 2025 outlook. The U.S. Census Bureau reported February New Home Sales, Kevin explains and discusses the data. Kevin points out the factors and news affecting oil prices.
Duration:00:52:17