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 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 | Dec 27, 2022 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
On March 7, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a plan for new emission standards for trucks. The proposed standards for heavy-duty trucks will be stricter than the previous ones, which haven’t changed in 20 years. The EPA will implement...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 23, 2022 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
LTL, or less-than-truckload shipping, is the transportation of cargo that does not need an entire truck. Unlike FTL or full-truckload shipment, LTLs are much smaller yet too big to be shipped by postal service. In 2022, the LTL industry has grown to a market size of...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 6, 2022 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Have you ever driven on a highway and noticed a truck with a sign saying “oversize load” on the front? An oversized load is a cargo that surpasses the weight or size that allows for conventional transportation by truck. Examples of this type of this freight include...
