Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo sit down with Dean Croke for an update on freight conditions. Dean talks about his weekend at a cold New England truck show that raised about 20 thousand dollars for the Connecticut community. He explains why spot rates are sliding as we move toward Thanksgiving and why the market looks soft. He shares concerns about demand, carrier exits, the low shipment index, and what the shutdown would have done to holiday freight. Jimmy and Dave ask about seasonal trends and whether the market is shrinking or just weak. Dean explains how SNAP benefits shaped recent refrigerated demand and why relief from the shutdown kept holiday shipping from taking a hard hit. They talk about the impact on small grocers and large retailers during the benefits pause. Dean also gives a look at regional lanes that show strength, including Christmas tr ...