On this edition of DAT Guy, Road Gang Radio’s in-depth market segment, hosts welcome Dean Croke, Principal Market Analyst at DAT Freight & Analytics, to break down the latest freight and transportation trends.

Main Themes:

Will freight recovery finally arrive in Q2 2026?

Record July imports—but a freight crash may be around the corner.

Truckload demand weakens despite year-over-year gains in certain sectors.

Drayage carriers and logistics providers face mounting pressure as imports normalize.

Trucking bankruptcies are stacking up, echoing the wave of closures seen in 2019.

With historic highs at the ports, tariff shifts, and financial strain across the industry, Dean explains what it all means for truckload, intermodal, and carrier survival heading into 2026.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the data behind the freight market—and what’s next for carriers, brokers, and shippers.

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