Kevin has the latest on the news that affects the trucking industry.

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Kevin covered the following stories: oil prices fluctuate wildly on news from the Iran war; the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the February Nonfarm payroll numbers, the unemployment rate and wage growth: the Panama Canal Authority reported revenue for the first five months of their fiscal year; the U.S. Commerce Department reported January retail sales; Kevin has the details, sorts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

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Kevin discusses the following topics and covers the following stories: changes at the Department of Homeland Security; the Federal Reserve released their latest "Biege Bokk," a collection of nationwide anecdotes and data; the U.S. Labor Department reported the Weekly Jobless Claims, Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported layoffs announced by U.S.-based employers; the U.S. Labor Department reported 4th Qtr. Labor Productivity; U.S. Ports report their January throughput; Kevin has the details, sorts through the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

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Kevin covers and discusses the following stories: update on the war in Iran from Israel's Defense and Security Forum daily Zoom call, are oil prices already signaling a quick victory in Iran?, ADP reports the January Private Sector Jobs numbers; in the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision, the European Union is discussing whether to proceed with tariff levels agreed to last summer; the stock market reacts to the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) service sector survey; ISM released  the Prices Paid Index, Employment Index and the New Orders Index; in the manufacturing sector, S&P Global released the Purchasing Manager's Business Activity Index and New Order Growth, Walmart and Target release their outlook for 2026; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.  

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Kevin covers the following stories: the Blood Moon that wasn't; Labor Department to rescind Biden-era Independent Contractor rule; the Institute for Supply Management released their survey of manufacturers and prices-paid gauge; geopolitical events are affecting oil, gas, and energy transportation prices; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

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Kevin talks about Operation Epic Fury; Phil Flynn, Senior Market Analyst, PRICE Futures Group, contributor - Fox Business News joins the show; Democrats and a few Republicans will attempt to force a vote on the War Powers Act; the Timeline of Iran's reign of terror; Kevin has the details, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

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Kevin covers the following stories: the U.S. Labor Department released the Weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Continuing Claims Report; Massachusetts and Wisconsin prosecute CDL test cheating schemes; Who shares the cab with truckers?; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and offers a few opinions. 

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Today is the last day to register for FREE to attend the Mid-America Trucking Show! Go to truckingshow.com; the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) calls on for-hire motor carriers to participate in its annual Operational Costs of Trucking report. Go to truckingresearch.org; Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will have their annual International Roadcheck from May 12 -14; Kevin has the details, offers his insights and a few opinions along the way.

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Kevin reacts to the State of the Union address and reviews some of the highlights. Kevin also covers the following stories: last Friday the U.S. Commerce Department (CD) reported the 4th Quarter Gross Domestic Product; the CD's Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Personal Consumption Expenditures; the Conference Board reported February Consumer Confidence; Kevin talked about joining Dan Caroll during the previous afternoon on a show to talk about CDL Mills, enforcement of English Language Proficiency requirements and Chameleon Carrier Networks; Kevin has the details, digs into the data, puts the information into historical perspective, offers his insights and opinions.

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