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2-14-25 America's Truckin' Network

2/14/2025
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.

Duration:00:51:57

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2-12-25 America's Truckin' Network

2/13/2025
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.

Duration:00:50:23

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America's Truckin Network -- 2/12/24

2/12/2025
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.

Duration:00:41:37

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America's Truckin' Network -- 2/11/25

2/11/2025
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.

Duration:00:44:55

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America's Truckin' Network-- 2-7-25

2/7/2025
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.

Duration:00:52:19

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America's Truckin' Network -- 2/5/25

2/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:46:35

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America's Truckin' Network -- 2/5/24

2/5/2025
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.

Duration:00:46:15

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America's Truckin' Network -- 2/4/25

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:40:41

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1-31-25 America's Truckin' Network

1/31/2025
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.

Duration:00:50:32

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America's Truckin' Network - 1-30-25

1/30/2025
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.

Duration:00:44:51

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/29/25

1/29/2025
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.

Duration:00:21:57

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/28/25

1/28/2025
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.

Duration:00:42:24

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America's Truckin' Network 1-23-25

1/24/2025
The Trump peace dividend begins. President Trump threatened to impose "high levels" of sanctions on Russia and tariffs on imports from them if the country does not reach a settlement to end its war with Ukraine; Kevin has the details of the message and offers his insights. Oil tanker rates soar on Biden sanctions issued less than two weeks before he left office. Iranian oil sanctions will affect Malaysian exports; what? Kevin has the details. A new controversy involves Biden's Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Green Energy loans. American Trucking Associations released the December For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index; Kevin has the details. Kevin explains why Stellantis has decided to move Canadian production to the U.S.. Oil reacts to falling U.S. crude and distillate inventories, gasoline inventories rise, Trump's discussion with Saudi Arabia to cut oil costs and concerns over tariffs dampening global demand.

Duration:00:47:54

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/23/25

1/23/2025
With the stroke of his bigly sharpie on Monday, President Trump ordered the removal of EV-Favoring policies. Yesterday the emphasis was on AI with the announcement of the formation of Project Stargate, an at least $500 billion investment to build physical and virtual infrastructure, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Oil reacts to a possible 10% tariff on Chinese goods, Iran denying it wants nuclear weapons in an effort to end the sanctions U.S. crude stocks falling for the 9th week and the U.S. ending the purchase of Venezuelan oil.

Duration:00:40:39

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/22/25

1/22/2025
Fires and cold weather are back in the headlines. Among the Executive Orders signed yesterday, many affect the energy and transportation industries. President Trump declared a National Energy Emergency, giving him a broad range of actions to reach a reliable, diversified and affordable supply of energy. President Trump also pulled out of the Paris Climate Accord. We were the largest funder ($10 billion per year) while the Accord allowed China and India to continue polluting. President Trump is going to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and ending Biden's war on liquified natural gas. In another Executive Order, all executive departments are barred from issuing new regulations and new rules until they are reviewed by the new agency heads. He also removed EV-Favoring policies and subsidies. Oil reacts to Trump declaring an energy emergency, potential 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada and to U.S. to stop buying Venezuelan oil.

Duration:00:41:35

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1-20-25 America's Truckin' Network

1/21/2025
Wards Intelligence released December Medium-Duty sales; Kevin has the details. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has issued a letter in support of Sean Duffy as Secretary of the Department of Transportation. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has abandoned their diesel truck and diesel locomotive ban; Kevin explains why this was done. A recent report points out that in 2020, California wiped out 18 years of air pollution reduction efforts; Kevin explains. Kevin's thoughts and insights on the Trump Inauguration; some bits of trivia, some details from his speech and things you won't hear anywhere else. Oil reacts to new U.S sanctions hitting near-term supply and ship availability, Russian President Putin indicating that he is open to discussing ending the war with Ukraine, the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and Trump announcing a national energy emergency.

Duration:01:21:05

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1-17-24 America's Truckin' Network

1/17/2025
Biden's farewell speech, Kevin discusses and offers his insights. The White House issues a report highlighting supply chain accomplishments, Kevin breaks it down. U.S. Labor Department released the new applications for unemployment benefits data, Kevin has the details. Oil reacts to reports that the Houthi pirates are expected to halt their attacks on ships in the Red Sea; Strong U.S. retail data; comments from a Federal Reserve Governor about inflation and how this will influence the decision on interest rate cuts.

Duration:00:47:09

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/16/24

1/16/2025
Weather and California fires continue to dominate the headlines. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Producer Price Index (PPI) and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) this week, Kevin explains the difference between the two and digs into the details. Oil prices react to falling U.S. crude oil inventories, the lowest in nearly 3 years; a weaker dollar; Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire and hostage release; U.S. sanctions potentially disrupting supplies; OPEC predicting increases in global demand.

Duration:00:45:12

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/15/24

1/15/2025
Americas Commercial Transportation Research Associates and Freight Transportation Research Associates released December Class 8 orders, Kevin has the details and offers his insights. Kevin speaks with Tim Wullenweber, Vice President, Marketing and Technical Sales of Coolants Plus, Inc. AKA StarFire.com, about their products and outlook for 2025. Minutes of the Federal Reserve's December meeting, Kevin digs into the details. Oil reacts to U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports and anticipation of Comsumer Price Index report today.

Duration:00:48:17

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America's Truckin' Network -- 1/14/24

1/14/2025
California fires continue to dominate the news, Kevin has the latest information and updates. U.S. Labor Department released Initial Jobless Claims report and continuing unemployment claims, Kevin sorts through the details. ADP National Employment Report. December new jobs report was released on Friday, what does it say about the strength of the job market? Oil reacts to wider U.S. sanctions on Russian oil as well as 183 tankers that have shipped Russin oil, forcing China and India to seek crude oil from the Middle East.

Duration:00:41:49