Dean Croke to Speak at the CVTA 2026 Fall Conference

CVTA is thrilled to announce that Dean Croke from DAT Freight and Analytics will be joining the 2026 Fall Conference to offer an economic update!

Every hiring decision, enrollment forecast, and business investment begins with one question: Where is the freight market headed?

Dean Croke will provide an in-depth look at the economic forces shaping trucking, including freight demand, capacity, pricing trends, and the market outlook for the year ahead.

With more than 35 years of experience across data science, logistics, supply chain management, risk management, and fleet technology, Croke is known for translating complex freight data into actionable business intelligence.

Whether you are planning enrollment, evaluating hiring trends, or preparing your organization for changing market conditions, this session will deliver practical insights to support informed decision-making.

The 2026 CVTA Fall Conference brings together the commercial driver training community for networking, collaboration, and ongoing education.

Join school owners, carrier executives, regulators, policymakers, and industry innovators for three days of strategic networking, timely education, and discussions that directly impact your business!

Expand your network. Learn from industry experts. Exchange ideas with peers. Leave better prepared for the future of commercial driver training. Register for CVTA Fall Conference: 2026 Fall Conference