Dog Days & Data: Dean Croke on Summer Freight Trends and Produce Slump

17/07/2025 39 min
Dog Days & Data: Dean Croke on Summer Freight Trends and Produce Slump

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Dean Croke—former owner-operator, 2-million-mile road warrior, and current Principal Market Analyst at DAT Freight & Analytics—joins Jimmy Mac on Road Gang Radio for a data-packed look at the state of freight. With produce season officially wrapping and reefer rates starting their seasonal slide, Dean breaks down what the numbers are telling us, where the pain points are (looking at you, California lettuce), and how Midwest markets are hinting at what’s to come. From “The Grumpy Pete” show truck to serious spot market strategy, Dean delivers insights every driver can use to navigate the dog days of summer.Instagram: @thegrumpypete Facebook: Dean Croke TikTok: @thegrumpypete

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