Podcast appearances and mentions of dean croke

One number that tells a story beyond the recent headlines is the start of produce season, mixed with a bit of Mother's Day flowery goodness. So what's it shaping out to look like? How can it help you, the professional logistician? What's next, and when?Join Dean and Dan as they review and discuss what's happening in the wonderful world of logistics this week... 

Navigate the harsh realities of tariffs, rising logistics rates, and North American market upheaval. We break down complex trends into clear, actionable strategies. Each episode delivers no-nonsense insights from industry experts. Tune in to sharpen your competitive edge and drive real growth.Today on The Logistics Life

Join us as we explore Flat Beds and the unique markets they serve!Over the past few years, we've experienced quite the ride with Dry Vans and general commodities. Are we feeling the same thrill with flats now?Let's dive into this exciting process together in today's show!

Observations from a trip to India, contrasting the logistics systems there with those in North America. The heavy reliance on physical "phone books" to find carriers in India despite the country's tech-savviness contrasts this with the efficiency of North American logistics despite its challenges.  Then, we highlighted India's low truck utilization rates due to long wait times between loads, a stark difference from the higher efficiency in North America.  This discussion also touched on the fragmentation of the Indian freight market and the language barriers that contribute to inefficiencies from one side to the other!

SalesHackers, today we see some blips in the market and inside reports that are a bit concerning for the market... OR ARE THEY?Rates, Weather, Capacity, Volumes, and a host of other situations are revolving inside the supply chain...Check out Data Day and get the scoop! 

This week's guests are my two DAT iQ colleagues: Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics, and Dean Croke, Principal Analyst. This is our annual end of the year podcast where we revisit our predictions from last year, discuss the major issues of the current year, and take our best guesses as to what will happen next year.   As always our conversation ranged wide - to include the continued soft market of 2024, challenges of current air travel, predictions of a rising market in 2025, the impact of the election, and the misery of being an Ohio football fan.  Our predictions from 2023 for the spot market were pretty much dead on - while our contract forecasts were slightly off the mark.   

Hey there SalesHackers, today's Data Day is a special one as we discuss something the trucking industry has been doing for decades... Remembering those who protect us while we drive, eat, sleep, and play. Giving back to the fallen that kept us free... And why this matters in today's global environment... Welcome to The Logistics Life! 

Today might be the day we debunk some of the headlines you're reading with concrete DATA - Where the freight market truly is and what this next phase of government looks like for our industry... These, plus the Canadian Port Lockouts - November numbers tell us a IG story - and what the holiday season is shaping up to look like!Welcome to the Logistics Life! 

Today, we discuss and share some insights on what could be coming down the road with last week's Trump's Presidential win. TRarrifs, Green Trucking, and a whole lot more - join Dean Croke and I as we discuss some of the possible twists and turns of the Logistics life we live! 

Welcome to the next possible flip in our world, my SalesHackers!So, here we are, just a few short days away from possibly the biggest disruption of 2024 and one that could be the market turning point... What makes this a possibility? How will it impact you, the professional sales rep looking to help your clients achieve their 2024 goals? What's next on the horizon? MSC with a $1,500 rate addition / Merk with a $3,000 oneCheck it out today with this Data Day Special on the East Coast Ports...

Another summer is gone and with it comes Brake Check Week. How did the market respond, what's on tap, and how do the next 60 or so days look to be panning out? Welcome to The Logistics Life - Your Path to Million-Dollar SuccessThe Logistics Life is designed to fuel your journey to extraordinary success. I'm Dan Deigan, your host, and I'm thrilled to have you join us.We understand that success doesn't happen overnight and is not achieved through guesswork. We're committed to providing you with the tools, knowledge, and resources to rise above and crush your sales.Each episode is packed with knowledge, inspiration, and real-life success stories. We delve into sales strategy, logistics industry insights, personal development, productivity, and the concept of "stickibility."Our mission is to empower 10,000 sales reps to achieve an astonishing milestone - over $1,000,000 in annual Gross Profit. Yes, you read that right - a seven-figure success story, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.https://imasaleshacker.com/www.logisticssalesmastery.com offers a treasure chest of courses crafted explicitly by industry veteran Dan Deigan. These courses are your roadmap to mastering the art of logistics sales, boosting productivity, and achieving your financial goals. With Dan's guidance, you'll learn the strategies and techniques that have transformed ordinary sales reps into top earners.Check Out Dan's Blog Here: https://imasaleshacker.com/Our second valuable resource is...Dan Deigan's Resource Hub: www.logisticssalesmastery.comThis hub is a goldmine of free tools, frameworks, and resources that we discuss on the show. It's THE PLACE for everything you need to supercharge your sales game. Whether it's templates, guides, or expert insights, the Resource Hub is your go-to destination for actionable information.Last but certainly not least, we introduce you to the Bridger Sales System - the ultimate CRM for the logistics professional. This isn't just any CRM; it's a game-changer tailor-made for our industry. And here's the exciting part - you can get a FREE trial at www.bridgersystem.com/30dayspecial. Imagine having a tool that provides data-driven insights, automates time-consuming tasks, and empowers you to nurture and close leads efficiently. The Bridger Sales System is your key to unlocking the next level of sales success.Our mission is clear, and our resources are at your fingertips. Whether you're looking to hit that million-dollar mark or want to excel in the logistics sales field, SalesChatter is here to support you.Thank you for joining us on The Logistics Life. Remember, your journey to success begins here, and we're with you every step of the way.

Another set of numbers is in, and the data master himself, Dean Croke, breaks them down for us.Welcome to The Logistics Life - Your Path to Million-Dollar SuccessThe Logistics Life is designed to fuel your journey to extraordinary success. I'm Dan Deigan, your host, and I'm thrilled to have you join us.We understand that success doesn't happen overnight and is not achieved through guesswork. We're committed to providing you with the tools, knowledge, and resources to rise above and crush your sales.Each episode is packed with knowledge, inspiration, and real-life success stories. We delve into sales strategy, logistics industry insights, personal development, productivity, and the concept of "stickibility."Our mission is to empower 10,000 sales reps to achieve an astonishing milestone - over $1,000,000 in annual Gross Profit. Yes, you read that right - a seven-figure success story, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.https://imasaleshacker.com/www.logisticssalesmastery.com offers a treasure chest of courses crafted explicitly by industry veteran Dan Deigan. These courses are your roadmap to mastering the art of logistics sales, boosting productivity, and achieving your financial goals. With Dan's guidance, you'll learn the strategies and techniques that have transformed ordinary sales reps into top earners.Check Out Dan's Blog Here: https://imasaleshacker.com/Our second valuable resource is... Dan Deigan's Resource Hub: www.logisticssalesmastery.comThis hub is a goldmine of free tools, frameworks, and resources that we discuss on the show. It's THE PLACE for everything you need to supercharge your sales game. Whether it's templates, guides, or expert insights, the Resource Hub is your go-to destination for actionable information.Last but certainly not least, we introduce you to the Bridger Sales System - the ultimate CRM for the logistics professional. This isn't just any CRM; it's a game-changer tailor-made for our industry. And here's the exciting part - you can get a FREE trial at www.bridgersystem.com/30dayspecial.Imagine having a tool that provides data-driven insights, automates time-consuming tasks, and empowers you to nurture and close leads efficiently. The Bridger Sales System is your key to unlocking the next level of sales success.Our mission is clear, and our resources are at your fingertips. Whether you're looking to hit that million-dollar mark or want to excel in the logistics sales field, SalesChatter is here to support you.Thank you for joining us on The Logistics Life. Remember, your journey to success begins here, and we're with you every step of the way. 

How important is it for a professional driver to get at least six hours of sleep during your 10-hour break period? Dean Croke knows the answer to this question and a host of others related to the value of quality sleep for the men and women behind the wheel. Dean has enjoyed a wide-ranging and […] The post Good Sleep Matters: DAT's Dean Croke Discusses Important Role of Proper Rest appeared first on PodWheels Powered by Radio Nemo.

For the last DownUnder Data Day, we're diving into the differences between the Outbacks' freight hauls and North Americas'. Welcome to SalesChatter - Your Path to Million-Dollar SuccessSalesChatter is designed to fuel your journey to extraordinary success. I'm your host, Dan Deigan, and I'm thrilled to have you on board.We understand that success doesn't happen overnight, and it's not achieved through guesswork. We're committed to providing you with the tools, knowledge, and resources to rise above and CRUSH your sales.Each episode is packed with knowledge, inspiration, and real-life success stories. We delve into sales strategy, logistics industry insights, personal development, productivity, and the concept of "stickibility."Our mission is to empower 10,000 sales reps to achieve an astonishing milestone - over $1,000,000 in annual Gross Profit. Yes, you read that right - a seven-figure success story, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.https://imasaleshacker.com/www.logisticssalesmastery.com offers a treasure chest of courses specifically crafted by industry veteran Dan Deigan. These courses are your roadmap to mastering the art of logistics sales, boosting productivity, and achieving your financial goals. With Dan's guidance, you'll learn the strategies and techniques that have transformed ordinary sales reps into top earners.Check Out Dan's Blog Here: https://imasaleshacker.com/Our second valuable resource is.. Dan Deigan's Resource Hub: www.logisticssalesmastery.comThis hub is a goldmine of free tools, frameworks, and resources that we discuss on the show. It's THE PLACE for everything you need to supercharge your sales game. Whether it's templates, guides, or expert insights, the Resource Hub is your go-to destination for actionable information.Last but certainly not least, we introduce you to the Bridger Sales System - the ultimate CRM for the logistics professional. This isn't just any CRM; it's a game-changer tailor-made for our industry. And here's the exciting part - you can get a FREE trial at www.bridgersystem.com/30dayspecial.Imagine having a tool that provides data-driven insights, automates time-consuming tasks, and empowers you to nurture and close leads efficiently. The Bridger Sales System is your key to unlocking the next level of sales success.Our mission is clear, and our resources are at your fingertips. Whether you're looking to hit that million-dollar mark or want to excel in the logistics sales field, SalesChatter is here to support you.Thank you for joining us on SalesChatter. Remember, your journey to success begins here, and we're with you every step of the way.

177. A look at a couple of news stories plus Bob has a conversation with Dean Croke from the US. Andy takes the Time Machine back to feature Jeff St John and we round out the show with Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham.

This week's guests are my two DAT iQ colleagues: Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics, and Dean Croke, Principal Analyst. This is our annual end-of-the-year podcast where we revisit our predictions from last year, discuss the major issues of the current year, and take our best guesses as to what will happen next year. Our conversation ranged widely - from changes in ocean shipping patterns to the challenge of EVs and ETs and the ability (or lack thereof) of the US electrical grid to meet this rising demand to the roller coaster ride of fuel prices.

The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday represents some of the busiest shopping days of the year and reflects the continued resilience of consumers and strength of the economyWelcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or starting, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Please tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.If you're searching for a CRM that helps you sell instead of giving you another chore, then look no further than Bridger - Get 30 days FREE plus over $4,100.00 in FREE courses and templates: https://www.bridgersystem.com/30dayspecial.

Is that what I think it is? It's a bird; it's a plane... NO... It's Seasonality! Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed, bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.If you're searching for a CRM that helps you sell instead of giving you another chore, then look no further than Bridger - Get 30 days FREE plus over $4,100.00 in FREE courses and templates: https://www.bridgersystem.com/30dayspecial

As the logistics industry is growing rapidly, it's essential to innovate constantly. And the key to keeping up with the fast-paced landscape is to utilize data. Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst for DAT iQ, the freight data and analytics operation at DAT. He brings 35 years of experience in data science, supply chain management, logistics, risk management, and human performance. In this episode, Dean discusses integrating data and technology into logistics, how to create more efficiency and profitability, trucker safety, and more.  In this episode, you'll learn:  [12:35] The importance of implementing technology to monitor and optimize driver sleep patterns. [22:22] Using staffing and scheduling to improve driver well-being and efficiency. [30:10] The need for a cultural shift within the industry to create an open environment where drivers can openly discuss issues without fear of repercussions.   Connect with the Guest: Dean Croke's LinkedIn DAT Freight & Analytics   

This week's guest is Dean Croke, Principal Analyst and all-around trucking expert here at DAT Freight & Analytics. Dean has over 20 years of experience in the long-haul trucking industry - from (and still) being a driver to insurance to software and analytics.  In this episode, Dean discusses the state of the TL market - specifically the capacity side - to include the current level of spot rates and their relationship to carrier breakeven costs, the importance of tracking the spot market even though it is much smaller than the contract side, and highlights from the most recent DATCON event. 

On the backdrop of the Middle East, we dive deep into pricing and fuel. Carriers in and out of the industry, and Dean gives us a great market update...Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.If you're searching for a CRM that helps you sell instead of giving you another chore, then look no further than Bridger - Get 30 days FREE plus over $4,100.00 in FREE courses and templates: https://www.bridgersystem.com/30dayspecial

The numbers are in... Where we're sitting with imports and the looming UAW strike, if it turns, what can we expect? Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

Today on Data Day, the wizard of data (Dean Croke) brings out the big guns and talks volumes, upper North America prices rising and how Hillary is messing with our food! Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

For all of you NOT running dedicated freight or operating on load boards, you're in for a treat... Fuel is heading vertically again, chewing into already slim margins for asset companies. Let's dive into the five W's on fuel and its whiplash effect...  Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed, bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

What it all means when you're launching a new business or trying to build an unstoppable book of business in 2023. Data is one of your best friends in today's ever-evolving world of logistics! Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

Cody Koehler, Dean Croke, and Myself sat down and discussed the current freight market, where we see things performing, and when we see the transportation spot & contract market shifting towards a rebound! To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visit: https://brokercarrier.com/

Market update with our main man Dean Croke letting us know what the shipping patterns did for the 4th long weekend and what to expect over the next few weeks... Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

What did you think? We'd love to hear your thoughts.In this episode Brenton talks with DAT Principal Analyst and Sleep Expert Dean Croke. Dean spent  over 20 years as a driver and trucking company owner in Australia before coming to the US as a consultant, analyst and sleep expert. Sadly, two drivers at Dean's trucking company passed away in crashes due to falling asleep behind the wheel. These tragedies led Dean to devoting his life to studying sleep and he is passionate about passing along this information to anyone in the trucking industry who will listen. Brenton and Dean talk about how sleep cycles work, what prevents good sleep, why it is important that spouses and families understand why a driver needs to sleep, and what drivers can do to improve their sleep. Dean still drives from time to time and has a super cool Peterbilt he calls "The Grumpy Pete."Connect with Dean on LinkedIn: Dean Croke DAT Freight & AnalyticsYouTube: The Grumpy PeteSend us question for Dean: social@autumntransport.com

Whether you're an agent, employee, consultant, or business owner, knowing how to confidently ask for what you're worth is a crucial skill that can elevate your financial well-being and professional growth.Today, we have special guests, Dean Croke and Rico Muhammed, with us... To talk about assets and how to negotiate with your suppliers for a win-win outcome!Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

Early days of produce season and where is the market standing at?! It's Data Day, join us as Dean Croke joins us alongside Jeff Dickinson!Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

Dean Croke is joining us from Fresno this morning, deep in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley produce region. It's DATA DAY!! Welcome to Sales Chatter LIVE, the podcast dedicated to helping sales professionals achieve their highest level of success. Our mission is to guide 10,000 sales professionals to hit 1 million in gross profit through expert training, insightful thoughts, and engaging storytelling.Your hosts, Dan Deigan and Ryan Mohamed bring their extensive experience in the sales industry to the forefront as they share their knowledge, expertise, and advice with their listeners. Each episode is filled with practical tips, strategies, and tools that you can apply to your own sales process to help you reach your goals and achieve success.Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or just starting out, Sales Chatter LIVE is the perfect podcast. Tune in to learn from the best in the industry and join our community of sales professionals dedicated to achieving their highest level of success.

ITS DATA DAY! Dean Croke, Principal Analyst of DAT is joining us this morning as well as Director of Carrier Relations at Wellington Group of Companies - Bill Robinson. The experience of both these pioneers will provide tons of knowledge!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

ITS DATA DAY! Dean Croke, Principal Analyst of DAT is joining us this morning to talk about the impact of weather on the West Coast/Flatbed rates/Produce Season and Intermodal!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Get up to speed on the latest trends in the freight market for 2023 with special guest Dean Croke from DAT Freight & Analytics. Join us for an in-depth look at what the current landscape looks like and how to prepare your business for success in the coming year. 0:00 News and Sports 9:00 Main Episode DAT News: https://www.dat.com/blog/category/market-update Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449325909379811

It's DATA DAY! Dean Croke joins us live every Wednesday to educate us on current freight market conditions. We have a special guest - Michael Langstaff joining us as well! Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Cupid, Chiefs, Eagles, Rihanna! We got a big episode today with Dean Croke, Principal Analyst for DAT iQ. Join us live as we bring the data to you so you can create your story! Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

It's Data Day! Dean Croke joins us this morning to discuss the current freight market conditions!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Snow storms brewing on the east coast, spot rates dropping  and trailer orders for 2022 on the come up! Join us this morning as we chat about the current freight market conditions.Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

It's DATA DAY! We have Dean Croke, Principal Analyst at DAT Solutions and Co-Host of DAT IQ Live every Tuesday at 10 am joining us!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts  #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get a hold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

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Dean Croke is joining us for the first Data Day of the new year, tune in for some serious data points to educate your self, your customers and your carriers!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Dean Croke is the Principal Analyst at DAT Freight and Analytics. Dean has dedicated his professional career to the Transportation Industry and has held various roles from OTR Driver, Fleet Owner, and moving into data and analytics to break down comprehensive analysis for everyone to be able to utilizie! Make sure to connect with Dean on social media!    To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about Emerge: https://emergemarket.com/freightcoach/ Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visit: https://brokercarrier.com/

It's Data Day!!!! Dean Croke joins us this morning for a year in review of the truckload spot and contract market. Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Getting freight into stores and, ultimately, your hands is an ever-changing scenario; today, we look at how this scenario changed on a dime when the rail strike was looming, and semiconductors fell short AGAIN...   With our Data KING, Dean Croke! Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

It's that time of year... Longer drives, white-knuckling, and the joys of winter.  Today, Dean Croke discusses how to prepare our network for winter. Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed, #DanDeigan, and #JeffDickinson.Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

What are you thankful for? Tell us! www.pdqamerica.com/thanks This episode is an oversized load of practical wisdom that will help you no matter what role you have in the industry.  Dean Croke is the Principal Data Analyst for one of the largest load boards in the U.S., DAT.com. He's got an incredible mind for data analysis but he also has experience as a truck driver and owner/operator from his time in Australia before coming to the states.  You'll be amazed by his depth of knowledge regarding sleep, and how this subject is largely overlooked by our industry when it is so important to over the road safety.  As Dean says, "You can be 100% compliant with Hours of Service and completely asleep at the wheel at the same time".  In this conversation you'll learn about optimizing your sleep and your business for the road ahead as Dean has several insights about DAT rate data and what he thinks we're facing over the next 3 to 6 months.  We also play Load it or Leave it!  

Today, we take a deep dive into where we stand with TEU imports. over 90% of what touches a truck has originated in a container.What is it telling us about the last weeks of 2022 and into the first part of 2023... Tune in to find out! Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Data Day with Dean Croke! With Diesel demand at it's highest since 2007, whispers of another rail strike and Day Savings ending this Sunday, join us as we unpack this week's freight market conditions. Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Dean Croke joins us this morning for Data Day! Today we discuss the fruit and vegetable damages from Hurricane Ian, manufacturing activity in the spot market and get your shovels ready for snow?!?!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

One of our favourite days, we got Dean Croke from DAT hitting us with the data in the transportation industry. Tune in  live!!!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

The day we've all been waiting for...DATA DAY! Tune in to hear what the data is showing this week with Dean Croke!Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

LLN (9/28/22) – In an effort to show drivers just how much they're appreciated, Truckstop set a new Guinness World Record during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It took more than 2,000 toy trucks, 30 employees, and some mathematics to claim the title of the largest toy truck sentence in the world. Also, how should owner-operators be financially preparing for next year? We'll get some advice on that – plus the latest on freight and rates on the Members Edge load board this week – with Dean Croke of DAT. And how much of the maintenance can you do on your own truck? We can place Marty Ellis among the other old-timers who think it's important to know how to do at least some basic items. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:13 – Toy truck record. 24:37 – Market update. 39:23 – Basic maintenance.

So much to talk about with Dean, where do we get started?!? We'll be talking about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Q4 Projections on Freight and the Intermodal possible strike! Join Jeff, Ryan and Dean as we hit you with Data! Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #RyanMohamed and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

We are kicking off National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with DAT Freight & Analytics' Principal Analyst, Dean Croke. We discussed what this week means to DAT, how and why Dean got his CDL, tips and resources for the owner operators to learn their cost per mile and confidently utilize DAT's analytics tool to negotiate when booking freight opportunities. 9.12.2022 Get a free month of DAT Power using the following link: http://www.dat.com/power/1996718 Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Mixed by HM Media --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/transportationlogistics/support

Space is limited EVERYWHERE... Vertical Farming has become so integrated into our day to day. How will it impact produce haulers and the reefer network in general?Today, Dean Croke shares what the data tells us about what's coming down the road...  Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #DJFlores and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

LLN (8/31/22) – California officials are trying to clear up some of the confusion about how AB5 will affect the trucking industry. Bryce Mongeon of OOIDA's Washington, D.C., office explains what we learned from a recent webinar dedicated to the controversial law. Also, spot market loads into the U.S. from Canada have dropped 20% compared with this time last year. Dean Croke of DAT discusses that and more on the freight trends in the spot market. And it's well known that truckers are not supposed to text while out on the road. But Marty Ellis says that apparently, some brokers didn't get the memo. 0:00 – Newscast.  10:04 – AB5 questions answered? 24:56 – Spot market loads. 39:51 – Brokers and texting.

Understanding costs are CRITICAL in designing your career, building relationships, and creating a supply chain ecosystem! Today, Dean Croke talks about operating costs and how we can baseline them out for better relationships...Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #DJFlores and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

If you think California's AB5 law won't affect you because you don't run in the state or use owner-operators, you might be surprised. Deborah Lockridge, HDT editor in chief, talked to Dean Croke, principal industry analyst for DAT Freight & Analytics, about this law that restricts the use of independent contractors and its potential broader impacts on trucking capacity and on how freight moves in and out of the state. This episode is sponsored by CAT Scale. Learn more about its WeighMyTruck app. Each month, HDT's editors take a look behind some of Truckinginfo.com's top news stories of the month. In July, our coverage of independent trucker protests in California dominated our top five stories. For this episode of HDT Talks Trucking's Behind the News, we recap those stories and take a look at how AB5, which makes it nearly impossible to use the traditional owner-operator model in the state, could affect freight logistics, volumes and rates into and out of the state, including: AB5 protests at California ports Impact on container wait times in Oakland Transloading on the state border? What DAT information can tell us about AB5 and more!

What's going on in the freight market lately, and where do we expect things to go as we head towards the later part of 2022? We've got Dean Croke from DAT on this week's show to give us the expert take and advice. Freight Broker Basics Course: https://bit.ly/freight-360-university Group Coaching: https://bit.ly/3EMXepI Sponsors/Affiliates: https://bit.ly/3mT2KAP Freight 360 Website: https://www.freight360.net/

LLN (7/20/22) – A U.S. House committee has give its stamp of approval to the truck parking bill, which means the effort starts to get it on the House floor. We'll find out what's next from Collin Long of OOIDA's Washington, D.C., office. Also, for the past four years, Ed and Deborah Kingdon have spent nearly every waking moment – and most sleeping moments – together as a driving team for a North Carolina trucking company. So when they were picked to haul the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, it presented them with a unique opportunity. And container import levels have set another record, this time for the second-busiest month on record. Dean Croke of DAT explains. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:11 – Capitol Christmas Tree Couple. 25:05 – Container record. 39:53 – Truck parking bill.

It's DATA DAY... Join the main man of Data #DeanCroke as he shares what's happening in the world of supply chain and helps us see the market at a 30,000-foot level... Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #DJFlores and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

LLN (6/15/22) – Solving the truck parking crisis is going to take a concerted effort on all fronts. The executive director of the I-81 Corridor Coalition talks about an upcoming round table discussion focusing on truck parking there.  Andy Alden tells us what he's hoping to get out of the discussions – and what success would look like. Also, containerized imports are showing no sign of slowing down. Dean Croke of DAT discusses imports from overseas and what's happening in the overall spot market this week. And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released information about automated vehicles and crashes. And what they've revealed is concerning at best. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:55 – Truck parking on I-81. 24:48 – Heavy container traffic. 39:21 – Automated vehicle study.

Data Day is here!  Join us as The Mater And Mad Scientist Of Data; Dean Croke delivers news, insights, and how you can stay ahead of the market shifts... Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #DJFlores and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

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Another Road Check Week... How did it impact rates? What can we expect next? and what does it mean to your sales... Join the master of data #Dean Croke as we dive deep into Road Check Week... Welcome to #SalesChatter, the original morning show! With your hosts #DJFlores and #DanDeiganDo you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

The spot market has been declining, but with rates and volumes still above historic norms it's unclear where it will stabilize. Ben Cubitt, senior vice president of consulting at Transplace, says rates per mile have declined since Q4 from $3.50 to about $2.36. Truckstop.com regularly recorded more than a million daily postings on its load board platform throughout last year. That has steadily decreased since the first week of January and load postings were around 900,000 daily during the week of May 8. Dean Croke, principal analyst at DAT Solutions, says rates are still historically high but carrier operating costs have gone up as much as 50 cents a mile over last year. Cubitt expects spot rates to start leveling out midsummer based on historic norms.

LLN (5/18/22) – There are plenty of issues that pit OOIDA and the Towing and Recovery Association of America against each other. But both organizations are standing together in the fight against an FMCSA proposal to mandate speed limiters on commercial motor vehicles. Brian Riker of towing association tells us why his organization has joined the fight. Also, driving too slowly can be just as dangerous as driving too fast. Dean Croke with DAT shares his thoughts on speed limiters and talks about what to look for in this week's market update. And primary season continues with more races that could help decide who will control Congress in the next session. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:59 – Truck supports Special Olympics. 24:53 – HVAC maintenance. 39:35 – Longer, heavier trucks; electric vehicle fee.

What's happening North Of The Border, how does it impact clients in the United States, and how can you get ahead of the shifts? These are all questions we answer today, on Data Day Wednesday with the Mad Scientist of Data himself, Dean Croke!  Welcome to the #SalesChatter, the original morning show! Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Each day of celebration takes a hit on rates and movements of goods, something as simple and sometimes seemingly unrelating can cause serious fluctuations in your clients' market. Today, with the Grand Master Of Data, Dean Croke, we explore two festive days that cause havoc on lanes, rates, and availability. Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

What is the study of sleep science? Dean Croke breaks it down for us in this special edition episode of the Transfix Take. From circadian rhythm and sleep pattern to teaching truck drivers how to sleep and how it can literally be the difference between life and death – we go on a deep dive. Listen as Dean shares his prolific learnings here. Disclaimer: All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Transfix, Inc. or any parent companies or affiliates or the companies with which the participants are affiliated, and may have been previously disseminated by them. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are based upon information considered reliable, but neither Transfix, Inc. nor its affiliates, nor the companies with which such participants are affiliated, warrant its completeness or accuracy, and it should not be relied upon as such. All such views and opinions are subject to change.

In this episode, Dr. Mark talks to Dean Croke about his life as a driver in Australia, how he got started as a sleep expert and actionable advice for drivers to maximize their quality of sleep out on the road! Hope you enjoy! Personalized Exercise and Nutrition Coaching For Truck Drivers - Click Here Apply to be on the show - Click Here Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram TikTok Twitter YouTube LinkedIn  

LLN (4/6/22) – We're at the starting line for the U.S. domestic produce season now. What does that mean for reefer carriers? Dean Croke with DAT explains. Also, the Mid-America Trucking Show has a lot of serious stuff, including new technology and products. But it's also a lot of fun. We'll take a walk through the lighter side of MATS. Among the sights and sounds at MATS, a sneak peek of OOIDA's Truck to Success course. We'll break down the event, and get reaction from those who attended. And a key component of the president's Trucking Action Plan is getting more people CDLs and apprenticeships. We'll examine that, and some other aspects of the plan. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:59 – Walk around MATS. 24:53 – Produce season and reefers. 39:35 – Trucking Action Plan, Part II.

In this episode, we focus our discussion on one topic - the incredibly rapid rise in diesel prices.  Peaking (for now) at $5.18 per gallon in mid March – this is a 25% increase in less than a month, 44% increase since the start of the year and a doubling of fuel prices in under 18 months.  To cover all of the implications of this historic rise, we invited Dean Croke, our resident expert on all things carrier, to join the conversation.  Dean explains the situation from a carrier's perspective, how it impacts carriers differently, and we discuss near and long term implications for both shippers and carriers.  To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ

LLN (3/30/22) – Dry van line-haul rates are down and the price of fuel is up. So what are we likely to see in the short term? Dean Croke of DAT explains. Also, our coverage of the Mid-America Trucking Show continues with a look at a number of events that took place in Louisville. We'll have details on the 50th anniversary Wall of Fame celebration, the big event Women in Trucking put on and the OOIDA Town Hall Meeting. There was a common thread throughout all of it: everyone was glad to be back taking in all that MATS has to offer. And the president has submitted his annual budget to Congress, and it includes more money for transportation. So how much, and what will it pay for? 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – MATS wrap up. 24:47 – The latest on freight, rates. 39:37 – The president's budget.

LLN (3/16/22) – States across the country are considering a fuel tax holiday, and some have even urged the federal government to temporarily suspend the federal fuel tax. We'll have an update on where things stand. Also, the Mid-America Trucking Show is right around the corner, and attendees will have a chance to honor our nation's heroes through a Veterans in Trucking showcase. We'll talk with a coordinator of the event about what people can expect to see. And what are the current freight trends in the spot market, and what are experts forecasting for 2022? We'll find out from Dean Croke of DAT. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Veterans tribute at MATS. 24:47 – Freight, rates update. 39:37 – Fuel tax holiday gains momentum.

LLN (2/16/22) – New entry-level driver training rules are now in place. That's led to a series of calls coming in to OOIDA headquarters with questions about the new rule. We'll have some answers. Also, there's something fishy going on in New England – literally. Dean Croke of DAT tells us why there's a lot of opportunity there for both reefer and nonreefer haulers. Then he gives us the latest trends and numbers on the spot market. And money from the new federal infrastructure bill has not yet made its way to any pavement. However, members of Congress are already debating its economic impact. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:04 – Entry-level driver training questions answered. 24:41 – Opportunity in New England. 39:20 – Economic impact of infrastructure.

What's rocking your clients' pockets, and what's defying what we've seen in the past? Today, on Data Day Wednesday, we look at the top five lanes in North America that have become a horror...This means the cost is through the roof, capacity is almost extinct, and business in these lanes is highly volatile...Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

When you throw a rock in a pond, the waves eventually hit the shore!  This impact is monstrous when it comes to the supply chain. Today, we have Dean Croke on from DAT IQ and we're talking one action here, and its impact elsewhere! Think French Fries! Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... Agents@Ameri-CanLogistics.com

Dean Croke is the man for data and interpret it to help us... The professional sales rep use it to keep our clients ahead of the challenges that can come from being in the dark...In today's age, there are enough challenges in the market... Don't let your lack of data be one of them!Do you have freight in the Ohio, Indiana, New York, Or Toronto area that you're struggling with going back and forth to Western Canada? If so, then get ahold of Centurion Trucking; our friend Daman and his team are set to rock your world with service and value as you've never seen before!Get a hold of Daman by email; he's ready to discuss how you can fit into his mission of people before profits... daman.grewal@centuriontrucking.com

LLN (1/5/22) – 2021 was a wild year on the spot freight market. Dean Croke of DAT joins us for a look at how the year went out, while looking ahead to what 2022 may have in store for us. Also, some financial companies are trapping small motor carriers into factoring agreements that can be damaging – and impossible to get out of. And the president's coordinator for implementing the infrastructure bill has asked the nation's governors to step up to help decide how to spend the money. We'll cover that – and how it offers truckers more chances to affect how their tax dollars are spent. 0:00 – Newscast. 09:43 – Damaging factoring contracts. 23:55 – A look back at the 2021 freight market. 38:34 – Putting the infrastructure bill into action.

LLN (12/29/21) – Winter weather has arrived. Dean Croke of DAT tells us how that's affecting freight rates before breaking down the latest trends and numbers in the spot market. Also, getting a warning instead of a ticket can, through a kind of back door, affect your CSA, your Pre-employment Screening Program records, and other factors. Alex Clark and David Grimes of CDL Legal will offer some advice. And how to get something done in Congress is, to say the least, a fine art. And in recent years, it's become harder and harder. So what do we expect them to do in the coming year? What are the opportunities for getting something of benefit to truckers passed? We'll take a look ahead. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:03 – The problem with warnings. 24:40 – Winter weather and rates. 39:33 – A look ahead.

Dr. Chris Caplice is joined by some familiar voices and three of DAT's finest for the final episode of the year. Dr. Inam Iyoob, Principal of Global Market Intelligence; Dean Croke, Principal Analyst; and Ken Adamo, Chief of Analytics, discuss the roller coaster year that was 2021. Their varying backgrounds create unique perspectives as they dive into predictions for 2022, including what trends they believe will carry over into the new year.  To wrap up, Dr. Iyoob and Dr. Caplice share the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ. 

LLN (12/8/21) – As Andy Williams said long ago, it's the holiday season – and that means it's the season of giving. We'll report on two truck stop chains lending a helping hand to the St. Christopher Fund as Christmas approaches, an OOIDA donation helping homeless veterans – and how you can help out as well. Also, the spot market for produce is shifting in step with the season – and even flatbeds are getting in on the action. Dean Croke of DAT gets into that before giving us the latest numbers and trends. And Congress is taking action to prevent a U.S. Government default, to keep the bills paid and to pass a presidential priority spending bill. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:03 – Trucking charities. 24:40 – Produce cranking up. 39:33 – Federal government: Keeping the lights on.

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LLN (11/3/21) – Two federal vaccine mandates are in the pipeline. We'll cover the two, and a member of the U.S. Senate trying to exempt essential workers – including truck drivers – from them. Also, there are good, honest brokers who follow the rules and treat truckers well. And there's the other kind, who generate difficulties for the truckers. So what's a trucker to do? And what makes demand on some lanes, with certain freight types red hot, while others remain stone cold? Dean Croke of DAT says he's been getting that question quite a lot over the past 18 months. He'll offer up the answer, before jumping into the latest trends and numbers in the spot market. 0:00 – Newscast. 9:59 – Broker problems. 24:48 – Hot and cold running freight. 39:41 – Vaccine mandate.

LLN (10/20/21) – What makes demand on some lanes, with certain freight types, red hot, while others remain stone cold? Dean Croke of DAT has the answer, plus the latest trends and numbers in the spot market. Also, no one gets into trucking to do paperwork. But if you're running your own trucking business, it's a necessity. Failing to do mandatory paperwork could earn you a huge fine, back payments, or in extreme cases, getting shut down. We'll review some of the basics. And the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the budget reconciliation remain bogged down in Congress, as representatives and senators try to work out enough of their differences to get something done. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – Required paperwork. 25:07 – Freight – why it's hot here, not there. 40:03 – Infrastructure bill, reconciliation update.

Chris Caplice is joined by Principal Analyst at DAT, Dean Croke. Dean has held several positions across the supply chain industry. Currently you can see him appear weekly on DAT iQ Live. Dean also makes frequent radio appearances and publishes written work discussing freight market trends. During his conversation with Chris, Dean discusses the Domino Economy, U.S. imports and a prediction on the supply chain's return to normalcy.To wrap things up, Dr. Inam Iyoob joins Dr. Chris Caplice for the latest North American truckload market rate trends and forecast powered by DAT iQ. 

LLN (10/13/21) – Drug test facilities are the latest part of the trucking world affected by both supply chain issues and problems filling vacant jobs. Also, as more and more truckers file for their own authority, certain aspects of the system are feeling the effects – and even slowing down under the strain. And that includes IRP and IFTA. We'll discuss some of the issues involved. And the last year-and-a-half has been full of surprises – most of them unpleasant. So many dominoes have fallen that Dean Croke at the folks at DAT have started calling our new reality the “Domino Economy.” He'll tell us which dominoes are likely to fall next. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – IFTA, IRP and authority filings. 25:07 – The Domino Economy. 40:03 – Supply chain problems; phishing scams.

LLN (10/6/21) – A CPAP machine recall and computer chip shortage are creating problems for many truckers. The feds are considering some form of relief. Also, consumer demand has fueled historic volumes of freight this past year. Dean Croke of DAT has some insights about where we might be headed next. And the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it expects thousands of crashes each year from autonomous vehicles. And that raises questions about one of the basic justifications for the move toward that technology, which is the contention that it would improve safety. Jay Grimes returns to discuss the report. 0:00 – Newscast. 10:14 – CPAP recall may prompt waiver. 25:07 – Consumer demand and a freight spike. 40:03 – NHTSA: Autonomous vehicles will cause “thousands” of crashes.

There are five trucking trends of 2019 that truck drivers should keep an eye on in the new year. Big Rig Banter co-hosts, Troy and Lenay, interviewed several industry experts about what they thought the top trucking trends for 2019 were. We then narrowed their ideas down to our five favorites. The first trend to keep an eye on is a court case involving a driver and a trucking company. The second and third trends are technology related – autonomous trucks and ELDs and how they'll transform the industry. The fourth thing to watch out for is a fluctuating economy, and the fifth and final trend is a potential increase in work-life balance for truck drivers. Give this episode a listen to learn more! List of Interviewees: 1. Jennifer Bennett; attorney for Public Justice https://www.publicjustice.net/ 2. Ben Schill; vice president of Paper Transport https://www.papertransport.com/ 3. Dean Croke; chief insights officer at Freightwaves.com https://www.freightwaves.com/ Related blogs on AllTruckJobs: How Much Can You Make Driving Truck? Shifting Forward: Trucking Trends for 2019   Connect with us at https://www.alltruckjobs.com/ or https://alltruckjobs.com/podcast/

Download the audio file Podcast Summary: Today's guest is Dean Croke, Chief Analytics Officer at FreightWaves. Growing up in Australia, his family owned and operated a trucking business. Dean has been in and around the trucking business for over 50 years and he has driven over two million miles as a driver. Over the last 20 years, Dean has been focused on trucking analytics, especially related to driver fatigue, safety, sleep schedules and hours of service. In the podcast interview, Dean shares what he has learned from studying data from electronic logging devices (ELD). Podcast Show Notes: 00:25 – Joe introduces Dean Croke to the show 01:03 – Dean describes how he became the Chief Analytics Officer of FreightWaves. What exactly his role is. Life-changing events that Dean experienced. Applying his real-world experience to data analytics. 04:44 – Experiencing fatigue while trucking. Drivers may fall asleep for longer than they realize. Working with a Harvard professor. 06:16 – Hours of service and electronic logging devices (ELD). Problems with rules and regulations. Biocompatible shift scheduling. Falsities about drivers being well-rested. “One size fits all” solutions. 12:57 – A history of ELD. Why ELD started and creating a 24-hour schedule. What's wrong with ELD and the focus on fatigue. 17:04 – Fixing the problems with current ELD. Teaching truckers how to sleep healthily. Data that ELD provides. Companies that analyze ELD data. 21:47 – Using the data gained by ELD. An unintended outcome of using ELD. Why some truck companies may demand to be paid despite not yet being on the road. Accommodating drivers. 25:51 – What trucking companies and drivers can do to make working within ELD constraints better. Inefficiencies in the trucking industry. How culture and education affect things. Why just being compliant to regulations won't improve safety. 29:57 – Adoption of using the right information to create schedules. Difficulties of accident coding in databases. Cultural resistance. 33:41 – Dean tells us how to learn more about FreightWaves. Their new product, SONAR. For more details, check us out at TheLogisticsOfLogistics.com or follow Joe on LinkedIn Topic Takeaways: Create a schedule based on sleep management. ELD provides crucial data but is not often used efficiently. Being compliant with regulations does not mean a company is safe. Mentioned Resources: FreightWaves.com MarketWaves – Conference on November 12 and 13 in Grapevine, Texas. SONAR's website Dean Croke