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  • 7-4-25 America's Truckin' Network
    2025/07/04
    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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    40 分
  • America's Truckin Network -- 7/3/25
    2025/07/03
    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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    53 分
  • America's Truckin Network -- 6/26/25
    2025/06/26
    Kevin describes a first-hand experience regarding a computer scam which freezes your computer and directs you to call a specific number. Also, Kevin talks about various states warning residents about scam texts and e-mails regarding unpaid traffic tickets or toll fees; Kevin talks about what to do and who to contact. The U.S. Census Bureau released the May New Home Sales Report; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, offers his insights and puts the information in historic perspective. From the skilled trades to management and professional roles to indirectly supported jobs; Kevin discusses the importance of home building and remodeling to the economy. Oil and gas prices react to demand causing falling U.S. crude oil and fuel inventories, highest gasoline demand since December 2021, Iran-Israel ceasefire reducing geopolitical supply concerns, possible Federal Reserve interest rate cuts earlier tha forecasted.
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    45 分
  • America's Truckin Network -- 6/25/28
    2025/06/25
    Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell gave his semi-annual report to Congress; Kevin talks about his testimony and offers his insights and opinion. The Conference Board issued their Consumer Confidence Index; Kevin digs into the details, puts the data into perspective, offers his insights and opinion. The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index was released yesterday; Kevin takes a look at the data and offers his insights. Kevin discusses our interest rates from the Central Bank versus other countries around the world. Oil and gas prices react to President Trump accusing Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire, analysts seeing less risk to Middle-East crude oil supplies, President Trump easing sanctions on Iran's oil sales and increasing crude oil production from certain OPEC+ countries.
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    44 分
  • America's Truckin Network -- 6/24/25
    2025/06/24
    Kevin discusses the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, offers his insights and opinion on some of the questions being asked. Kevin talks about some of the details revealed by an invitation only group of retired generals and members of the Israel Defense Force. Kevin talks about Fred Smith, founder and executive chairman, FedEx Corp., who passed away over the weekend. S&P Global released the results of their Purchasing Managers Index from the Manufacturing sector and the Services sector; Kevin has the details. The National Association of Realtors released the May Existing Home Sales report; Kevin discusses the details, offers his insights and puts the data into perspective. Oil and gas prices reacts no oil supply disruption yet from the U.S. attack on Iran, rumors of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz supply route, a attack on a U.S. military base in Qatar and pressure from President Trump to oil producers to keep prices low
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    51 分