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Dean Croke

Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst for DAT iQ, the freight data and analytics operation at DAT. He brings 35 years of experience in the fields of data science, supply chain management, logistics, risk management and human performance. For the latest market updates, follow @datfreightteam on Twitter.

Best case scenario for trucking industry recovery

On a recent DAT Freight & Analytics show, we interviewed supply chain expert Professor Jason Miller from Michigan State University

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Flatbed Report: Tractor and combine sales track slightly below five-year average

Although the flatbed and specialized carriers market is past peak season, imports of tractors, agricultural machinery, and garden equipment are

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Reefer Report: Produce volumes boosted by optimal growing conditions in Washington

At $1.68/mile excluding fuel, refrigerated outbound spot rates in Washington state are almost identical to this time in 2019 –

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Dry Van Report: Carriers eye return of import volumes to West Coast

Recent news of vessel and draft restrictions on the Panama Canal due to drought conditions has not affected most shippers

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Smart trailers take on a whole new meaning

Traveling throughout Europe (EU), it’s hard to miss the continent’s largest semi-trailer manufacturer on major highways. Schmitz Cargobull is that

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Flatbed Report: Seeking consistency in logistics metrics

Logistics metrics such as transportation, warehousing, and Inventory are leading economic indicators and can point toward potential movements in the

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Reefer Report: Peak Blueberry Shipping Time in the Pacific Northwest

Peak blueberry shipping begins next month, with South American shipments arriving from Peru, Chile, and Colombia, mainly at the Port

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Dry Van Report: Cutting tools spin up higher manufacturing volumes

As we look to demand signals through the second half of this year and into 2024, manufacturing changes will be

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Restroom availability concerns for truckers

There aren’t many occupations that do not provide immediate access to restroom facilities, except for the few in construction with

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Flatbed Report: Domestic steel production is on a roll

Steel output in the U.S. in the week ending July 29, 2023, is up by 1.6% compared with the same

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Reefer Report: Port of Philadelphia readies for growth in produce imports

Within the next three months, we’ll see the seasonal transition where our fruit and vegetables are grown and hauled. The

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Dry Van Report: Diesel prices surge as carrier margins shrink

Diesel price hikes in the last few weeks are beginning to impact the industry. DAT Freight & Analytics’ pessimistic modeling

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