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 shifts

Capacity, demand, and seasonality impacts

Fuel prices and operating costs

Regional freight outlooks

Insights from Dean’s industry experience

Learn more about DAT Freight & Analytics:

Website: https://www.dat.com/

Twitter/X:  / datfreightteam 

LinkedIn:  / datfreightanalytics 

YouTube:   / @datfreightanalytics 

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