America's Truckin' Network

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 oil companies to borrow money; which companies and for what purpose. Oil reacts to unexpected falling U.S. crude and gasoline inventories, reports that OPEC+ may delay a planned oil output increase and the growing possibility of a new era of “drill baby drill.” Phil Flynn’s Energy Report indicates global markets are increasingly pricing in a Donald Trump reelection

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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 oil, anticipated crude inventory levels and potential interest rate cuts from the Fed.

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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, including a plan to start raising output in December. OPEC+ will meet on Dec. 1.

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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 retaliation for Iran's Oct. 1st missile attack and changes which may or may not take place pending the outcome of the Presidential election.

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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 distillate inventories, a stronger dollar, Israel beginning stikes on the Lebanese port city Tyre, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's failure to secure a easefire between Israel and the Iranian proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas.

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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, China's additional attempts to stimulate their economy and U.S. crude oil stockpiles.

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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 energy. Oil prices react to increased fighting in the Middle East, the expectation of retaliatory Israeli attacks on Iran and falling oil demand in China due to their slumping economy.

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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 Central Bank cutting interest rates for the third time this year, a strong dollar and the continuing fear that Israel's retaliation on Iran might lead to disruptions in Middle-East crude supplies affect oil prices.

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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 routes down the West coast of Africa; what does that mean for supply chains and freight costs. Oil reacts to estimated U.S. crude stockpiles rising, an easing of worries that Middle-East conflicts will disrupt supplies and worldwide weak demand.

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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 "ghost fleet" of tankers shipping the oil. Oil prices react to Israel indicating they will not target Iran's nuclear or oil sites in retalliation for the Oct. 1 missile attack; OPEC and the International Energy Agency cutting their respective oil demand outlook estimates and Hedge funds unwinding some of their positions.

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