by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 26, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is tightening regulations for broker-keeping by proposing new rules for broker transparency. In 2020, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Small Businesses In Transportation Coalition...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 19, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
When moving goods by truck, an important consideration is understanding when to use a freight broker. In domestic shipping, there are numerous moving parts when getting freight to the final destination. If a minor disruption happens during the journey, it may impact...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 12, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
After over two years of downturn in the domestic shipping industry, many believe the trucking recession has ended. In early 2022, freight rates began plummeting rapidly to record levels. From March 2022 to March 2023, truck spot load postings dropped nearly 70%. By...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 5, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
New zero-emission truck standards are potentially leading to ZEV mandates risking supply chains in Washington state. In December 2022, Washington adopted California’s ACT (Advanced Clean Trucks) emission and compliance requirements starting with model year 2026...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 22, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
Technological advancements in shipping have grown various technology trends in the industry, including 3D printing’s impact on trucking. 3D printing is a manufacturing process where a computer uses a digital design to create a physical object. The computer builds up...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 15, 2024 | Freight, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Understanding and finding solutions for protecting against cargo theft is essential for the various players in the domestic shipping industry. Cargo theft is the criminal act of hijacking cargo that a shipper is transporting. This type of burglary can happen at any...
