In-Depth Market Trends & Transportation with Dean Croke | DAT Freight & Analytics

04/09/2025 28 min
In-Depth Market Trends & Transportation with Dean Croke | DAT Freight & Analytics

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In this edition of In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends and Transportation, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Dean Croke, Principal Market Analyst at DAT Freight & Analytics.Dean—an ex-owner-operator with over 2 million miles on the road and former owner of the iconic “Grumpy Pete” Peterbilt show truck—breaks down the latest freight trends, market movements, and what they mean for drivers, carriers, and shippers alike.Topics Covered:Current spot and contract rate shiftsCapacity, demand, and seasonality impactsFuel prices and operating costsRegional freight outlooksInsights from Dean’s industry experienceLearn more about DAT Freight & Analytics:Website: https://www.dat.com/Twitter/X:  / datfreightteam LinkedIn:  / datfreightanalytics YouTube:   / @datfreightanalytics Thanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen on iHeartRadio using the links below.Nemo Nation: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ne...Road Gang Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ro...We Should Write: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-we...Trucking with OOIDA: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tr...

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