by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 27, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Inflation, Temperature Controlled
The cost of products has stopped soaring, and an inflation cooldown may benefit truckers. In the last few years, everyday product prices have risen internationally and domestically due to numerous circumstances. One of the most significant factors was the COVID-19...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 16, 2023 | Breakbulk, Freight Brokers
When transporting cargo domestically, the standard method uses 40ft and 20ft containers. A less conventional yet very beneficial way to ship freight is called breakbulk. Breakbulk is a method of shipping in which the hauler moves the goods without an intermodal...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 26, 2023 | Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
As technology has changed over the last few decades, so has the transportation industry. Advancements in truck manufacturing have allowed the delivery of cargo to be shortened from days to a few hours. The recent shift that is forecasted to become more common in the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 5, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In February of 2023, transportation prices decreased to a six-and-a-half-year record. The Logistics Manager’s index indicated a reading of 36.1 in February, which was lower than the previous low last December. Any indication over 50 means an expansion, and below 50...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 15, 2023 | Freight Forwarding
Hazardous cargo is any goods that threaten health, safety, or the environment when shipped. Often referred to as hazmat, specific rules and regulations should be followed when transporting this type of freight. Alcohol, car batteries, ammunition, and paint are all...
