by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 15, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Trucking and Supply Chain
With a trade war potentially leading to an economic downturn, it is essential to understand how recessions impact trucking. Over the last few months, President Trump has released various tariffs on imports into the U.S. Along with importations from different...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 8, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
An executive order signed by the Trump administration has led to President Trump announcing import tariffs last week. Starting April 5th, all importations into the U.S. from different countries will face a 10% tariff. Likewise, country-specific levies will begin on...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 25, 2025 | Economic Trends, Freight, Trucking and Supply Chain
As a trade war between the U.S. and other countries continues, shippers could soon see tariffs impacting cross-border trucking. Over the last few months, President Trump has announced various tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from different countries. While some...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 18, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
Reviews by the EPA (Environmental Protection Administration) are resulting in President Trump ending emission rules set by the Biden-Harris administration. Announced by Biden’s EPA on March 29th, 2024, the emission standards would have made a portion of heavy-duty...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 11, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Freight
Talks with Mexico and Canada officials have resulted in President Trump extending the tariff pause until April 2nd. Initially, the Trump administration planned to enforce the tariffs on February 1st, then postponed them to March 4th. The charges include a 25% tax on...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 18, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
The trucking market’s slow reboot may continue into early 2025 as spending and shipments decrease in Q4 of 2024. In the final quarter of 2024, spending declined by nearly 22%, while shipments declined by almost 16%. Dry van spot rates that have grown year-over-year...
