America's Truckin' Network

We look at the U.S. retail sales of medium-duty trucks report. Layoffs are not just happening in the trucking industry; we look at major layoffs in the Media and Tech industries. More layoffs in the trucking industry. How the U.S. retail sales report, a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks, Ukraine's counterattack into Russian territory, and China's spotty economic recovery are affecting oil prices.

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The Labor Department released the July Consumer-Price Index, Kevin drills down into the numbers for the specifics. Takeaways from The Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding the Truck Transportation and Warehouse/Storage jobs. Oil reacts to an unexpected rise in crude oil inventories, easing worries of a wider Middle East conflict threatening production, reduced estimates of crude oil demand and the Consumer Price Index numbers.

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Kevin talks about July Class 8 truck sales and Class 8 truck orders; what that means for the industry. US Labor Department released the July Producer Price Index, how will this affect the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates next month. We look at the Truck Transportation and Warehousing/Storage jobs report. Oil reacts to Iran hinting that it may not retaliate against Israel, OPEC lowering demand expectations and lacklustre Chinese consumption and economic growth.

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ATN ahead of the curve once again! "It ain't braggin' if you can do it." A couple of stories we've covered, a week and a few days respectively before anyone else. They claim inflation has slowed, we just don't appreciate it yet. Acquisition news involving Ryder, 7 Logistics Companies and Estes. Oil reacts to Iran's threats on Israel, US sending a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, the continuing war in Gaza, Hezbollah launching missiles into Northern Israel, U.S. Jobs Report, China's inflation report and Ukraine's offensive into Russia.

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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 Israel, reports of an attack on a UK ship in the Red Sea and production cuts in Libya's Sharara oilfield.

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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.

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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 production disruptions in Libya.

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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.

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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.

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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 Logistics Holdings release 2nd quarter data. Oil prices react to Israeli air strikes in Beirut, killing a Senior Hezbollah leader and Tehran, killing Hamas' political leader, as well as U.S. crude oil supply reports.

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