Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: Atlantic and Pacific storms update; the Federal Reserve announced their interest rate decision; the White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to add U.S. refining capacity; oil prices react to events in the Middle East, developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and the release of crude oil, gasoline and distillate inventory numbers; Kevin has the data, digs into the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions. 

America's Truckin' Network -- 9/17/26

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700 WLW, honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001 presents the timeline of events minute-by-minute of that tragic day in New York, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

The 700 WLW 9/11 25th Anniversary Timeline Presentation

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the 50th anniversary of the Western & Southern/WEBN fireworks; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the August Jobs Report, the unemployment rate and average hourly earnings - month over month and year over year; oil prices react to an escalation in the conflict and increased threats from both sides; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

America's Truckin' Network -- 9/8/26

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Pacific Hurricanes Lowell, Karina and Tropical Disturbance #1 Marie; a surprise call I received from the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.; the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims; the Federal Reserve released their Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions by Federal Reserve District, "the Beige Book"; oil prices react to new U.S. strikes on Iran, renewed Israeli threats against Iran, Strait of Hormuz crossings dip below average and an increase in crude oil exports from Iraq; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and some opinions.

9-4-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on Tropical Depression Five and the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly; the University of Michigan released its Consumer Sentiment Index; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group offers his thoughts on the oil deal with Venezuela; the Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) releases the 2026 International Roadcheck results from May's International Roadcheck Week, with a new violation to the Top 5 and the toughest states for Hours of Service (HOS) violations; oil reacts to a resumption of military action between the U.S. and Iran and the U.S. - Venezuelan oil deal; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

9-1-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: following a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic; remembering Dolly Parton and her legacy; the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index; the Conversion Interactive Agency and People, Data, Analytics released the Q2 2026 Driver Recruiting & Retention Data Download Report; oil reacts to Iran and Oman working on details of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. crude oil inventory data and traffic through the Strait; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

8-27-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin covers and discusses the following story: the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) launched the 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey, the survey will remain open through October 2, 2026.

8-26-26 America's Truckin' Network

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: keeping track of two disturbances in the Atlantic; interesting day of show prep; a review of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. from the pre-race to the post race festivities.   

America's Truckin' Network -- 8/25/26

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: the Federal Reserve reported its July manufacturing output index; "The (not so) Quiet Manufacturing Boom"; the National Association of REALTORS released their July Pending Home Sales Report; the American Trucking Associations released their July For-Hire Tonnage Index; oil prices react to escalating tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates sanctions on Iran and the Energy Information Administration released U.S. Crude Inventory data; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

America's Truckin' Network -- 8/20/26

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Kevin discusses and covers the following stories: the cancer of the Middle East; the University of Michigan released their Preliminary Consumer Sentiment Index for August; the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) of home builder confidence for August was released; the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau reported July Housing Starts; oil prices react to Iran's threats to take "a more offensive stance", more aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and the halting of peace talks; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way. 

8-19-26 America's Truckin' Network

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America's Truckin' Network

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