by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 4, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Over the last decade, the trucking industry’s push towards green logistics has expanded. Carrier companies across the U.S. are becoming greener along with their supply chains. In domestic shipping, green logistics implements sustainable practices to minimize the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 28, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Shippers have gained value in the domestic shipping industry by using drop-and-pick trucking services. While this method may be unfamiliar to inexperienced shippers, it has gained popularity due to its numerous advantages. Drop-and-picks are when a trucker drops a...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 21, 2024 | LTL Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
An essential consideration for smaller-scale companies is the LTL benefits for small businesses that require freight transport. Businesses have used trucking for over a century to move cargo to the next or final destination. The importance grew over time, and new,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 14, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While less talked about in domestic shipping compared to long haul, there are many benefits of short-haul trucking. Short-haul trucking is the transportation of freight over relatively short distances. The distance is roughly less than 250 miles and may include nearby...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 30, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
One of the most critical considerations in domestic shipping is knowing how to choose a carrier. A carrier or trucking company moves your goods from point A to point B by land. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are reportedly over 500,000...
