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Walmart reports results and issues outlook for 2025, Kevin has the datils and offers his insights. The International Longshoremen's association voted to ratify a new labor contract with the U.S. Maritimes Alliance, Kevin sorts through the details and offers his insights.

EPA rewrites the "endangerment finding", Kevin explains and offers his insights. BP confirms reset, Kevin has the details. Senate committee examines Federal permitting rules, what does this mean for the transportation industry. Oil reacts to falling U.S. crude inventories, rising gasoline and distillate inventories, potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine and ultimately leading to lifting of sanctions on Russian oil which would remove much of the crude oil supply uncertainty.

Kevin talks about the final 2 days of free registration for the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Conference Board released its Consumer Confidence Index, Kevin doubts the results and offers his insights. Home Depot released its 4th quarter results. American Trucking Associations' chief economist offered an industry outlook recently, Kevin offers his insights.

Kevin offers his thoughts on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Wards Intelligence reported Classes 4-7 (medium-duty) retail sales, Kevin offers the details and his insights. ArcelorMittal announces plans to build a $1.2 billion steel mill, Kevin has the where and when. LA and Long Beach Ports report historic January volumes, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. EU is now open to cutting tariffs! Kevin explains why. Trump encourages U.S. power plants to raise their capacity by 10-15% for electricity to meet our growing energy needs. Oil prices react to U.S. imposing additional sanctions targeting Iranian oil industry - brokers, tanker operators, and shipping companies; Iraq's plans to compensate for OPEC+ overproduction quotas and progress on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

The U.S. Labor Department released the weekly report of Americans filing new applications for unemployment, Kevin has the details and his insights. The Federal Reserve released the minutes of their January 28-29 policy meeting; Kevin digs into the details. The nonfarm payroll report was released by the U.S. Commerce Department, Kevin has the details. Lee Zeldin, head of the Environmental Protection Agency plans to revoke $20 billion in grants awarded in the final weeks of the Biden administration. Oil reacts to data on U.S. gasoline and distillates; oil supply disruptions in Russia; negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war; Russia's attack on Ukrainian gas infrastructure and gas production facilities; 30-40% reduction from a pipeline in Kazakhstan after a Ukrainian drone strike and an increase inU.S. crude inventories.

Freezing your gas off! Weather is in the news affecting travel and crude oil and LNG pipelines. A new unique method of cargo theft, Kevin explains. Two tort reform bills introduced in Georgia are welcomed by the trucking industry, Kevin offers his insights. Oil reacts to supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S. awaiting clarity on sanctions as Washington tries to broker a deal to end the war in Ukraine; a 30-40% disruption to a pipeline from Kazakhstan - due to a drone attack; cold weather in the U.S. threatened oil supply from North Dakota and refineries in Texas and awaiting U.S. oil inventory data from American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Administration.

Gas prices soaring yet again in California, why? Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the "move forward" (after 6 years of delays) with approval of a Texas port capable of shipping 1 million barrels of oil per day. President Trump signed an order creating a "national energy dominance council," Kevin has the details. Bank of Canada lowers rates, Kevin explains what this means to possible tariffs. Kevin points out U.S. trade balances with our trading partners. Taiwan pledges more U. S. investment after Tariff threats. American Trucking Associations released their January For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details. Oil reacts to the Ukraine drone strike on a Russian oil pipeline, Kazakhstan transit volumes could drop 30%, U.S. presses Russia to end the war in Ukraine, OPEC+ output plans continue to be discussed and anticipated crude oil inventory reports due later this week

Kevin offers his thoughts and observations on the Daytona 500. CNBC/National Retail Federation Retail Monitor and the U.S. Commerce Department release their respective January Retail Sales reports. However, each group offered a different conclusion to what their reports indicate, Kevin has the details and offers his insights and analysis. Oil reacts to a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could increase global oil flows, Caspian supply from a pumping station was reduced as the result of a drone strike, a falling dollar, the Presidents Day holiday and OPEC and OPEC+ still planning a series of monthly oil supply increases.

Trump signs reciprocal tariffs, Kevin has the details. U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index report, Kevin digs into report and offers his insights. The U.S. Labor Department reports the number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits. Politico commits journalism and publishes an article by former Clinton Comptroller of the Currency stating that government data under reports what the people are experiencing, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal, Trump proposing reciprocal tariffs on countries that level tariffs on U.S. goods, Russia tries to bypass oil export sanctions and lessening concerns over crude oil supply.

From a press conference with Elon Musk, taking questions from the media regarding the Department of Government Efficiency; on the phone with Russian President Putin then calling Ukrainian President Zelensky to try to bring the war to an end; signing Executive Orders; and welcoming back Marc Fogel, who had been in a Russian prison since 2021, at 10:30 p.m., President Trump is wearing out the press corps and network anchors. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the January Consumer Price Index; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to U.S. crude inventories rising more than expected, OPEC keeping demand outlook projections unchanged, Federal Reserve Chairman signaling slower interest rate cuts, and Trump's calls to Putin and Zelensky to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

The National Federation of Independent Business released their Small Business Optimism Index, Kevin has the details. The Port of L.A. and the Port of Long Beach reported their 2024 put through volumes, Kevin has the details. Transportation Merger & Acquisitions gained momentum in late 2024, Kevin has the numbers and the expectations for 2025. Oil prices react to the effects of sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil supplies, escalating trade tariffs, global economic growth, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's comments to the Senate Banking Committee that they are in no rush to cut interest rates and anticipated reports on U. S. and global supply and demand forecasts.

Kevin offers his thoughts on Super Bowl LIX. U.S. Labor Department reported January jobs numbers and the unemployment rate, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Truckers get real-time parking information on I-10. Oil reacts to Trump announcing 25% steel and aluminium tariffs, China responds with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products and Trump announcing progress with Russia to end the Ukraine war.

Defying the "experts," this week, we survived the Global Trade War (ended the day it started) and dramatic inflationary pressure. U.S. Labor Department reported initial claims for unemployment and those claiming unemployment benefits after the initial week; Kevin has the details. Substantial change is expected in the U.S less-than-truckload sector in 2025 according to market observers and executives, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to President Trump's pledge to raise U.S. crude oil production and lower oil prices, an expected rise in crude oil inventories, the U.S. Treasury imposing sanctions targeting Iran and Saudi Aramco raising March crude prices for Asian buyers.

Kevin talks about the rapid pace of executive orders and the disruption to business (wasteful spending), which is usual in Washington. One area that has come under the microscope is the money wasted on some Green Energy projects. One such project, the Ivanpah solar power project in the California Mojave Desert, 11 years into the expected 25-year life, the plant is set to close by the end of the year; Kevin has the details and how much this has cost the California ratepayers and us, the U.S. taxpayers. Oil reacts to the sharp rise in U.S. crude oil stocks, China hit the U.S. with tariffs on certain energy commodities, and the U.S. applies "maximum pressure" on Iran.

Kevin offers his thoughts on the Washington D.C. and Philadelphia plane crashes. The Commerce Department reported the 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The Labor Department reported initial unemployment claims and continuing claims, Kevin explains. Frequent ATN guest, Phil Flynn, during an appearance on Fox and Friends Saturday, stated tariff related inflation "Not going to be as bad as many people think." As usual Phil and Kevin are on the same page. Kevin provides an update on what the "experts" have labeled as a "Trade War" and offers some facts about Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods. Oil reacts to tariff talks, European tariff hand ringing and OPEC+ agreeing to a gradual raising of oil output.

Kevin offers his thoughts on the Washington D.C. and Philadelphia plane crashes. The Commerce Department reported the 4th quarter Gross Domestic Product, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The Labor Department reported initial unemployment claims and continuing claims, Kevin explains. Frequent ATN guest, Phil Flynn, during an appearance on Fox and Friends Saturday, stated tariff related inflation "Not going to be as bad as many people think." As usual Phil and Kevin are on the same page. Kevin provides an update on what the "experts" have labeled as a "Trade War" and offers some facts about Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods. Oil reacts to tariff talks, European tariff hand ringing and OPEC+ agreeing to a gradual raising of oil output.

Former Congressman Sean Duffy has been confirmed as Transportation Secretary. He immediately got to work, signing his first memorandum/directive, Kevin has the details and insights as to how this will impact the economy and the cost of vehicles. With a new Senate, House and President, it is time for many pieces of legislation that have been lingering and languishing for years, to be passed and signed into law. Kevin identifies them and offers his insights. The list includes: repealing the excise tax on new trucks and trailers, reauthorizing federal highway policies and Trump's agenda for supply chains and infrastructure, standardizing various state concealed carry laws, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act (DRIVE Act) - Kevin has the details and offers his insights.

The Federal Reserve announced their decision on interest rates, Kevin has the details and offers his opinion. Ford issues recalls and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigates GM, Kevin has the details. Wall Street issues a chilling warning about a real estate bubble, Kevin offers his insights on the details. U. S. existing home sales data for 2024 has been released, was it an increase or a decrease? Oil reacts to U.S. crude oil inventories rising last week, U.S. still planning to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico, expectations from the upcoming OPEC+ meeting on Feb. 3rd and reports of normal oil loadings in Libya after protests.

The U.S. and the World is experiencing a "Peace Dividend!" U.S. and U.K. ships return to the Red Sea, Kevin has the details and his insights. Iran signals openness to renewed U. S. negotiations The U. S. Conference reported the January Consumer Confidence numbers, Kevin has the details and provides some clarity. U. S. credit card defaults have been reported, up or down? Oil reacts to Libyan protesters blocking oil loading for export, China's manufacturing activity contracted in January, a strong dollar and the U. S. set for warmer-than-normal temperatures.

alk shows and politicians are finally saying what ATN has been saying about inflation and interest rates over the last year+, welcome to the party! U.S. Commerce Department reported December new home sales, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Freight Transportation Research Associates (FTR) and senior carrier executives offer their Truckload Rate Outlook for 2025 covering several different reports and surveys. KPMG, a multinational professional services network, and one of the Big Four accounting firms, issued a report on December industrial and manufacturing production, Kevin has the details. Oil prices react to news that Chinese DeepSeek's AI model overtakes ChatGPT in Apple App store. U.S puts Columbia sanctions on hold, Trump's proposed tariffs, weak economic data from China and OPEC+ yet to react to Trump's call for lower prices.