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Dean Croke Breaks Down Non Domicile Enforcement, Halloween Spending & Import Trends | DAT Guy

October 16, 2025

On this week’s edition of The DAT Guy, Jimmy Mac is joined by Dean Croke, Principal Market Analyst at DAT Freight & Analytics, for an in-depth look at the trends shaping freight, trucking, and the broader transportation economy.

Dean brings his unique perspective as a former owner-operator with over 2 million miles under his belt, offering data-backed insights every driver can use.


This week’s discussion covers:

Non-Domicile Enforcement — and how it’s creating a Roadcheck Week effect on spot rates.

Halloween Spending Records — what record consumer spending means for freight volume.

Imports Set to Tank — how declining imports could affect rates and capacity through year’s end.

Get the market intelligence you need to stay ahead — straight from DAT’s expert voice on the airwaves.


Learn more at: https://www.dat.com


Dean Croke is the Principal Market Analyst at DAT Freight & Analytics, a former owner-operator, and the voice behind some of the most insightful trucking market commentary in the industry.


Before joining DAT, Dean logged over 2 million miles on the road, owned “The Grumpy Pete” Peterbilt show truck, and held senior roles in data analytics and transportation intelligence. He combines real-world experience with cutting-edge market analysis to help drivers, carriers, and shippers understand what’s driving rates and capacity.

Read more about Dean on the DAT Blog:

https://www.dat.com/blog/author/dean-...


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