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Join DAT’s Principal Freight Analyst Dean Croke every Monday for DAT Market Update, a weekly freight podcast covering truckload freight market conditions for brokers and carriers. Each episode covers truckload spot rates paid to carriers, contract rate trends, capacity shifts, lane-level movement and the market signals shaping freight pricing. Visits dat.com/podcast for more freight market conversations.

  1. 5d ago

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 42

    Recorded on: October 24, 2026. Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine📩  Got questions? Email us at: podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update Chapters 00:00 Market Trends01:01 Current Freight Market Analysis04:12 Produce and Reefer Market Update06:52 Flatbed Freight Insights09:04 Future Forecasts and Closing Remarks

  2. Oct 19

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 41

    Recorded on: October 17, 2026. Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update Chapters 00:00 Freight Market Overview01:25 Spot Rates and Trends05:02 Produce Market Insights07:42 Forecasts for Trucking Rates09:03 Industry Updates and Resources

  3. Oct 12

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 40

    Recorded on: October 10, 2026. Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update Chapters 00:00 Autonomous Vehicle Experiences01:31 Trends in Freight Demand02:54 Market Analysis and Insights04:40 Produce Market Update06:55 Ratecast Forecast Overview

  4. Oct 5

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 39

    Recorded on: 10/3/2026 Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Freight Market01:00 Wreaths Across America Initiative01:59 Freight Market Update and Trends04:03 Diesel Prices and Supply Chain Challenges04:54 Spot Rates and Market Dynamics07:52 Contract Rates and Future Projections10:11 Autonomous Trucks and Industry Insights

  5. Sep 28

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 38

    Recorded on: Saturday, September 26th. Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update

  6. Sep 21

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 37

    Recorded on: 9/19/26 Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update Chapters 00:00 Texas Construction Boom01:23 Impact of Diesel Prices03:07 US Container Imports04:06 Construction Data and Freight Demand04:59 Market Updates08:44 Forecast and Potential Stoppage Impact

  7. Sep 14

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 36

    Recorded on: September 12, 2026 Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update

  8. Sep 7

    DAT Freight Market Update with Dean Croke: Episode 35

    Welcome to DAT Market Update, DAT’s weekly freight market podcast hosted by Dean Croke. Each Monday, Dean breaks down the latest truckload freight market trends, including spot and contract rates, capacity, lane activity and the supply-and-demand signals influencing freight pricing. He also shares insights from DAT’s freight data, forecasting and rate benchmarking to explain what’s happening in the market and what could come next. What you’ll get each week: ✅ Truckload spot and contract rate trends ✅ Capacity shifts and lane-level freight market activity ✅ Freight forecasts, benchmarking and market analysis Note: Truckload spot rates are negotiated as all-in rates. For some analysis, DAT separates fuel from spot rates to better isolate the linehaul supply-and-demand signal and distinguish changes in market conditions from changes in fuel costs. Stay informed: 🚛 Watch previous DAT iQ Market Updates: dat.com/podcast/iQmarketupdate 🎧 Listen to the Freightvine podcast: dat.com/podcast/freightvine 📩 Got questions? Email us at podcasts@dat.com 📊 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an update Chapters 00:00 Labor Day Truck Racing in Canada01:52 Market Update: ISM PMI and Logistics03:16 Record-High Diesel Prices04:32 Market Update: Dry Van, Reefer, and Flatbed Rates06:23 Ratecast Forecast and Contract Rate Outlook

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Join DAT’s Principal Freight Analyst Dean Croke every Monday for DAT Market Update, a weekly freight podcast covering truckload freight market conditions for brokers and carriers. Each episode covers truckload spot rates paid to carriers, contract rate trends, capacity shifts, lane-level movement and the market signals shaping freight pricing. Visits dat.com/podcast for more freight market conversations.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
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    © 2026 DAT
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