On this week’s DAT Guy with Dean Croke, host Jimmy Mac and Dean dive into the latest trucking and freight market trends, breaking down the numbers that matter most to drivers and carriers.

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Regional Rate Roundup

Dry van spot rates inch up $0.02/mile, averaging $1.67/mile — $0.05 higher than last year

Midwest spot rates remain flat at $1.87/mile, but still $0.20 above the national average

DAT’s top 50 lanes dipped $0.01/mile to $1.98/mile

September Manufacturing Numbers

ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.1% (still contracting)

New orders slip back into contraction at 48.9%

67% of U.S. manufacturing GDP contracted in September

Industry voices highlight tariffs, weak demand, and stagflation concerns

Truckload Capacity & ELP Impact

For-hire sector lost more ca ...