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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Weather and SoCal fires dominate the news; Kevin has the updates. Truckers News poll, rating 2024 and looking forward to 2025, Kevin has the results and insights. President George W. Bush had a "Hemispheric Energy" Dream of energy independence; that dream was achieved under Donald Trump in 2020, and he plans to return to that position. Provinces in Canada are pushing back against radical oil and gas policies. Jimmy Carter was buried yesterday; Kevin shares his thoughts about how the Carter Administration seems to have repeated itself in the Biden years—news regarding the potential Dockworkers' strike. Appeals Court weighs in on the truck-only tolls in Rhode Island. Oil reacts to demand increases due to cold weather in the U.S. and Europe, and Band iden will announce new sanctions targeting Russia and strong refining run rates.

Weather continues to drive the news cycle; Kevin has the details. 12 well known companies that went bankrupt in 2024. Work begins on rebuilding Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge (FSKB); Kevin doubts whether a new bridge across the Ohio River (after 13 yrs of hysteria) will be built before the FSKB. Acquisition news from Pitt Ohio and AIT. Goodyear sells a brand, which one? Oil reacts to a stronger dollar, large builds in U.S. fuel inventories, tightening supplies from Russia and other OPEC members.

Winter weather prompts States to waive "hours of service" for truckers delivering heating fuel, propane, medical equipment, poultry, livestock, feed, etc. Biden plans last-minute moves on AI, climate and pardons. Biden bans offshore drilling on 625 million acres of Federal waters, Kevin has the details and puts this in perspective. Oil reacts to concerns over tighter supply from Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions, expected Chinese demand and cold weather in the U.S. and Europe boosting demand.

Winter storms arrive making travel dangerous from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic, Kevin has the latest details. The U.S. Labor Department released the Initial Unemployment Applications numbers, Kevin digs into the report. East Coast Dockworkers set to meet today to avoid a strike on January 15th, which would affect 15 Ports from Boston to Miami as well as the Gulf Ports. Oil prices react to winter storms boosting demand, a weaker dollar, additional fiscal stimulus to revitalize China's faltering economy and the expectations of tighter sanctions on Iran and Russian oil exports.

U.S. Ports report November volume, Kevin has the details. New York to charge Fossil Fuel Companies for climate effects. Kevin shares his thoughts on this.

Kevin rings in the New Year and the 8th day of Christmas. Headlines: China hacked Treasury Dept. in "Major Incident," interesting timing. 2025: The Trump Era Returns, how his Cabinet picks will affect transportation, infrastructure, Labor and regulations. Value-Seekers Drove 2024's Retail Trends and Dead Ends - the winners and losers. Brent crude prices finished the year down 3.1% and West Texas Intermediate Crude was roughly flat compared to 2023. Kevin reviews crude oil in 2024 and industry projections for 2025.

Kevin has the data on November Medium -Duty sales and November Truck Tonnage. US Economy defies odds despite challenges. In thin late-year trade oil reacts to dropping temperatures in the U.S. and Europe and pending reports on the health of the China's economy.

U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, what does this inflation gauge tell us about the direction of inflation. The Conference Board released the consumer confidence index for December, Kevin offers his perspective on the report. Initial holiday sales numbers are in, how do they compare to prior years? Oil prices react to the dollar's strength, hopes for addition fiscal stimulus in China, American Petroleum Institute reporting that U.S. crude oil stocks falling and expected confirmation of those declines by the Energy Information Administration.

Winter has officially arrived, from Saturday, the shortest day of the year, the days get longer. The Government funding Bill got passed last week to avoid a Government shutdown, Kevin puts this into perspective. The AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act has once again been left out and not passed. Oil reacts to thin trading ahead of the Christmas holiday, reports of a crude oil supply surplus next year, concerns over the temporary halting of oil flow from Russia to many Eastern European countries over the weekend and Comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell regarding a slower pace of rate cuts next year.