On this week’s DAT Guy with Dean Croke, host Jimmy Mac and Dean dive into the latest trucking and freight market trends, breaking down the numbers that matter most to drivers and carriers.

Topics Covered:

Regional Rate Roundup

Dry van spot rates inch up $0.02/mile, averaging $1.67/mile — $0.05 higher than last year

Midwest spot rates remain flat at $1.87/mile, but still $0.20 above the national average

DAT’s top 50 lanes dipped $0.01/mile to $1.98/mile

September Manufacturing Numbers

ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1% (still contracting)

New orders slip back into contraction at 48.9%

67% of U.S. manufacturing GDP contracted in September

Industry voices highlight tariffs, weak demand, and stagflation concerns

Truckload Capacity & ELP Impact

For-hire sector lost more carriers than it gained for only the fourth time this year

6,756 carrier authorities revoked in September — up 36% year-over-year

ELP (English Language Proficiency) enforcement continues to have zero impact on overall capacity

Tires and brakes remain a far greater safety concern than ELP violations

From freight rates to factory floors, Dean and Jimmy break it all down to keep you informed and ahead of the curve.

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