America's Truckin' Network

Kevin talks about the return of Israeli hostages by Hamas, peace breaking out in the Middle East and the next steps toward a sustainable peace in the Region; the hostages' release occurred on the 108th anniversary of the "Miracle of the Sun"; a story reporting on the final revision of the 2nd quarter GDP numbers, including a "What's really going on with the economy; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and few opinions.

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Kevin covers the following stories: ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas; Government shutdown could delay yearly Social Security Payment Announcement; Haver Analytics, Goldman Sachs and Oxford Economics, each, reported Initial Jobless Claims, because the Federal agency that usually provides the data are closed due to the Government Shutdown; States' Commercial Vehicle dragnets snag English Language Proficiency and Commercial Driver License violations; Kevin has the details, digs through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

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Kevin covered the following stories: Burger chain installs 'Tallest and Biggest" American flags at Restaurants nationwide; Trump says U.S.  and Canada can "get there" on tariff deal; Trump delays U.S. tariffs on heavy truck imports until Nov. 1st; news on where chicken prices are headed; latest oil and gas prices; Kevin has the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

Kevin covered the following stories: President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at the White House and held a press conference before they met privately to negotiate trade and security issues; market research firm, Cox Automotive reported 3rd Quarter U.S. Auto Sales; the U.S. Department of Transportation outlined how the various agencies, under their umbrella, will function during the Government shutdown; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and an opinion or two along the way.

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Kevin covers the following stories: During the Government shutdown, alternate data being used for economic reports; the Chicago Federal Reserve reports unemployment level; outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported layoff and hiring rates; the Schumer Shutdown threatens the timely release of key economic data; duration of Federal Government shutdown, in days, by President; ADP Research released their Private Sector Payroll Report; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. reported August Used Class 8 Truck Sales; oil and gas prices react to supply/demand factors, operation issues and geopolitical events; Kevin has the details, digs through the information, discusses the data, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

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Kevin talks about the Federal Government Shutdown; What the Department of Transportation's shutdown plan means for trucking; on Sept. 26th Secretary Sean Duffy, Department of Transportation, declared a "national emergency" over states handling of commercial driver licenses for noncitizens; oil and gas prices react to concerns about oversupply of crude oil; a potential OPEC+ crude oil production increase; rising crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventories as refining activity and demand is softening; Kevin has the details, digs into the information, puts the data into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

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Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its third and final estimate of second-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP); how the various news agencies covered the final GDP estimate; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims; how the various news agencies covered the Jobless Claims Report; August For-Higher Truck Freight Tonnage Index was released by the American Trucking Associations: Kevin has the details, digs through the data, analyzes it, puts it into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.

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Kevin covers the following stories: Hurricane Gabrielle and other Atlantic Tropical Depressions update; S&P Global US Flash Purchasing Managers Index was released; the U.S. Census Bureau released August New Home Sales Report; oil and gas prices react to U.S. crude oil inventory data, geopolitical events and news; Kevin has the details, points out how certain news organizations choose to cover the same story, discusses the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions along the way.

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Kevin covered the following stories: Hurricane Gabrielle update; the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data shows surge in roadside inspections; Feds charge 6 in connection with scam to fraudulently obtain CDLs; FedEx reported 1st Qtr. results and guidance for the remainder of the year; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and an opinion or two. Kevin interviews Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations, Wreaths Across America about their mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve and Teach the next generation the value of freedom, as well as to spread the word to drivers and carriers interested in joining the Honor Fleet to help fill their open lanes to deliver wreaths to every participating cemetery.

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Kevin talks about the memorial service for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, assassinated on September 10th, and covers the following stories: American Trucking Associations seeking Department of Transportation clarification if a pending federal proposal to downgrade marijuana were to happen; Ward's Intelligence released data on August Class 8 Truck Sales; Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. (ACT) reported August Trailer Orders; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, offers his insights and opinions.

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