by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 17, 2024 | Freight, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
With negotiations remaining stagnant as the deadline nears, shippers may soon see the ILA strike affecting trucking. On September 30th, a six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 10, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
On Friday, August 30th, California’s DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) unveiled a framework for driverless trucks in California. The draft outlined standards for operating heavy-duty autonomous carriers weighing over 10,000 pounds. If the DMV approves the framework,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 3, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
As technological advancements have grown in trucking, so has the use of telematics in domestic shipping. Telematics is the transfer of data long distances by combining telecommunications and informatics. In the trucking industry, this is the use of technology to...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 27, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Due to the various steps involved, shipping fragile cargo by truck can be daunting for shippers. Compared to regular shipments, these types have a higher risk of damage and breaking and require special handling when transporting. Examples of this type of goods include...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 20, 2024 | Freight, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
While it is known as an essential part of domestic shipping, there are numerous challenges facing freight brokers currently. Freight brokers are the middlemen between the shipper and the carrier, coordinating the cargo movement on their behalf. They do this by...
