America's Truckin' Network

Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims Report; the U.S. Commerce Department released the June Retail Sales report; the Federal Reserve's periodic evaluation of the economy, known as the Biege Book, was released; the National Association of Home Builders released their Monthly Builder Confidence Survey; Trump announces a major agreement with  Coca-Cola and all that is affecting oil and gas prices. Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights, puts the information into historic perspective and offers an opinion or two.

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Kevin covered and discussed the following stories:

-The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index
-President Trump attended The Energy and Innovation Summit at Carnegie Mellon University with top Tech and Energy executives and Crude oil and gas prices

Kevin has the details, discusses the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and opinion.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the June Consumer Price Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights, puts the information into historical perspective and offers his opinion. The Port of Los Angeles reported their June import volumes; Kevin has the details, discusses the data, adds his perspective and explains how this might affect the overall economy. Oil and gas prices react to potential sanctions on Russia, China's economic data and anticipated oil demand for the rest of the year.

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These are the stories discussed today:

-Ford recalls 850,000 cars.
-US Foods Holding Corp. has expressed an interest in acquiring another food distribution company.
-U.S. and India nearing interim tariff deal.
-President Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico.
-EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
-European trade ministers pledge unity after Trump's tariffs.
-Oil and Gas prices react to President Trump threatening buyers of Russian oil, rising Chinese crude oil imports, the EU agreeing on an 18th package of sanctions against Russia, potential trade deals between the European Union, South Korean and the U.S. and the U.S. announcing new weapons for Ukraine.

Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights, puts the information in historic perspective and gives an opinion or two.

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Today, Kevin covers:

-The U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Report.
-The Federal Reserve released the minutes from their June 17-18 meeting, when they left interest rates unadjusted.
-Americas Commercial Transportation Research Co. and Freight Transportation Research Associates Transportation Intelligence, released June Class 8 Truck Order numbers.
-International Motors released 2nd Quarter truck and bus sales.
-Tyson Foods' Amarillo beef plant employees ratify a new four-year contract.
-What is affecting oil and gas prices.

Kevin digs into the details, reviews the data, offers his insights, puts the data into historic perspective and offers his opinion.

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Dozens of freight, trucking and other industry leaders have praised the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA); Kevin has their comments and points out some of the key features as it affects taxpayers at all levels of income. A major food company files for bankruptcy; Kevin has the details. Oil and gas prices react to crude oil stocks rising, strong gasoline demand, OPEC+'s crude oil production increases and renewed attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.

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The National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index, also the New York Federal Reserve issued their Survey of Consumer Expectations and the American Trucking Associations released their For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information in historic perspective. UPS plans to slim down its operations; Kevin has the details and what this means for their drivers. Oil prices react to improving world economic conditions, demand and supply data.

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Kevin talks about the celebration and events of Independence Day and the weekend. What happened to newspapers? While cleaning out his office, Kevin found some old newspapers. Kevin takes a walk down memory lane and how the industry destroyed itself. The "One Big Beautiful Bill" has been signed; Kevin takes a look at some of the details of the bill, especially as it affects individuals. Oil reacts to crude oil production increases from OPEC+ and increases in demand as it appears the world economic conditions are increasing.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Nonfarm Payrolls Report was released today and the Initial Jobless Claims Report was released by the U.S. Department of Labor; Kevin looks at the data, digs into details, offers his insights/opinion and puts the information into historic perspective. The American Transportation Research Institute released their 2025 findings "An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking"; Kevin discusses the results. Oil and gas prices react to various crude oil inventory data, the pending July 9th end to the tariffs pause. OPEC+ discussions, world economic news and U.S. economic news. Kevin offers his thoughts, appreciation and love of Independence Day.

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ADP released their Private Sector Jobs Report; AAA, in a news release, projected the number of people traveling this Independence Day weekend: Kevin looks at the reports, offers his insights and puts the information into perspective. Kevin speaks with Jody Pollard, Senior Vice President, Truck Sales and Aftermarket Sales; they discuss the ongoing freight recession and when we can expect an improvement, California emissions mandates, tariffs and their impact on OEM/Supplier price surcharges/price increases. Kevin looks at a recent article from an unexpected source regarding the impact of tariffs so far. Kevin covers some of the news, economic data and supply and demand issues affecting the oil and gas prices.

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