by A1 Freight Solutions | May 18, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
Domestic shipping is feeling the impact of the war in Iran as trucking costs continue to rise. An ongoing conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel has grown recently with US involvement. As a result, US supply chains that rely on goods from that location...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 28, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
An important consideration when moving cargo domestically is using the wrong freight broker. A freight broker is a licensed intermediary between the shipper and the carrier, coordinating movement on the carrier’s behalf. They assist with various aspects of the...
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 | Dec 23, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Heavy Haul, Supply Chain
Despite its prevalence in domestic shipping, shippers often misunderstand key aspects when using heavy-haul trucking. Heavy-haul, or oversized trucking, is a type of shipping focused on moving huge cargo. Examples include large machinery, construction equipment such...
by mafe | Dec 2, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
The domestic shipping industry is seeing trucking insurance costs still rising as we approach the end of 2025. Over the last five years, insurance costs have risen by nearly 43.7%. Similarly, truck insurance premiums have increased by about 40% over the previous...
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...
