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Dean Croke

Dean Croke

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Principal Analyst, DAT Freight & Analytics

United States

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Tech , Automotive

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Anything aside sports

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Total articles 187

  • Reefer report: Turnaround day in the cruise capital of the world

    By Dean Croke| DAT Freight & Analytics@ In addition to being the fifth largest port for containerized import volume on the East Coast, is also known as PortMiami and the Cruise Capital of the World, welcoming more cruise passengers to its terminals than any other port in the world. Last year the port handled over 8.2 million passengers. Get the clearest, most accurate view of the truckload marketplace with data from DAT iQ. Tune into DAT iQ Live, live on YouTube or LinkedIn, 10am ET every Tuesday.

    By Dean Croke · DAT Freight & Analytics

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Flatbed report: Lower oil prices could send Texas flatbed volumes tumbling

    By Dean Croke| DAT Freight & Analytics@ DAT’s top flatbed market is in Texas, with the Houston to Lubbock lane typically dominating volumes​​ related to drilling activity in the Permian Basin where almost half of drilling rigs are located. Following the combination of import tariffs being announced by the current Administration, OPEC+’s increased production, and China’s retaliatory actions, Brent crude fell to just over $65 per barrel for the first time since August 2021, while WTI fell to around $62.

    By Dean Croke · DAT Freight & Analytics

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Reefer report: Turnaround day in the cruise capital of the world

    By Dean Croke| DAT Freight & Analytics@ In addition to being the fifth largest port for containerized import volume on the East Coast, is also known as PortMiami and the Cruise Capital of the World, welcoming more cruise passengers to its terminals than any other port in the world. Last year the port handled over 8.2 million passengers. Get the clearest, most accurate view of the truckload marketplace with data from DAT iQ. Tune into DAT iQ Live, live on YouTube or LinkedIn, 10am ET every Tuesday.

    By Dean Croke · DAT Freight & Analytics

    Apr. 15, 2025

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Company Info

DAT Freight & Analytics

DAT Freight & Analytics, based in Beaverton, Oregon, is a prominent freight exchange service and transportation information provider in the U.S. Founded in 1978, the company connects shippers, freight brokers, and carriers through North America's largest on-demand freight marketplace. As a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, DAT plays a vital role in the logistics industry. The company offers several key services, including DAT One, an end-to-end solution for truckload freight that facilitates load negotiations. DAT iQ provides transportation market intelligence, helping customers optimize their strategies with data-driven insights. Additionally, Trucker Tools enhances shipment visibility with real-time tracking, while DAT's freight matching services ensure efficient logistics operations through comprehensive carrier connections and benchmarking. With nearly 700,000 daily load posts and a vast database of freight transactions, DAT Freight & Analytics is a trusted partner for many logistics businesses.

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Founded: 1978