by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 26, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
With domestic shipping in 2023 coming to a close, shippers are looking at the trucking trends In 2024. Several occurrences in 2023, such as inflation, driver shortages, volatile fuel prices, and more, impacted the industry. The freight was soft in 2023, meaning the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 28, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
With technological advancements creating new solutions in shipping, the potential of cyberattacks in the trucking industry has risen. In the digital age, this is partially true, with AI (Artificial Intelligence) becoming more common. AI raises the possibility for...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 31, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Known as a crucial time of the year for cargo movement, trucking during the holidays can be demanding for shippers. The holiday season is from November to the end of December. These two months reportedly make up around 20% of annual retail sales. This is a period...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 17, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
A significant consideration to consider when moving cargo is choosing a great freight broker. Freight brokers are the middleman between the shipper and carrier and coordinate the movement of your goods. While they don’t necessarily deliver the shipment, they are in...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 27, 2023 | Expedited, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Shipping expedited freight is a popular yet essential method of trucking in domestic transport. In recent years, individuals and businesses have seen the value in this type of transportation. Expedited shipping is a branch of cargo delivery where a carrier has to move...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 12, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Over the past few years, an increase in carriers has led many to believe in an unreal truck driver shortage. A scarcity of drivers has been a recent hot topic in the domestic transportation industry. The American Trucking Association (ATA) reported a shortage of...
