by mafe | Jan 13, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Licensing compliance issues could potentially result in the DOT revoking millions in funding. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to withhold nearly $50 million in transportation funds for North Carolina. In particular, two major federal highway...
by mafe | Dec 29, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
As 2025 comes to a close, this article will examine the most significant trucking issues to watch in 2026. In 2025, several factors, including driver shortages, English-language proficiency, trucker parking, and import tariffs, affected the industry. The Trump...
by mafe | Nov 25, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
Recent measures against illegal drivers could soon see a crackdown impacting US farm labor. In the last few months, the Trump Administration began a push towards English in trucking. The push included stronger ELP (English Language Proficiency) mandates and other laws...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 4, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Freight
Economists predict that the freight industry could soon face the biggest capacity purge in trucking. Approximately 600,000 drivers could soon be removed from domestic shipping in the US. The FTR Transportation Intelligence noted that net operating authorities have...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 14, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
A recent tax increase could soon result in Mexico tariffs affecting US imports by truck. On August 15, Mexico increased the tariff on non-FTA (Free Trade Agreement) countries from 19% to 33.5%. These levies apply to goods that are low-value parcels valued below $50....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 7, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Freight
President Trump recently imposed a new 25% truck tariff on heavy-duty carrier imports that will take effect on November 1. On September 25, the Trump administration announced levies on various cargoes, including pharmaceuticals, furniture, and trucks. The announcement...
