by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 26, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Not using a freight broker can hurt the shipment when moving cargo domestically. Freight brokers are the intermediary between shippers and trucking companies. The job of freight brokers is to ensure the delivery of goods by coordinating between the two parties....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 19, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
The Biden Industry has recently announced an EV truck charging plan to progress zero-emission shipping across the U.S. termed the National Zero Emission Corridor Strategy. This is a 16-year plan to create battery-charging and hydrogen-refueling electric truck...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 12, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Many predict freight rates will rise soon after the record lows experienced in the trucking industry last year. In 2023, transportation prices lowered to the lowest in over six years. By February 2023, the Logistics Manager’s index indicated a reading of 36.1....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 5, 2024 | Drayage, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has recently mandated a new rule on demurrage charges for containers remaining at a port. On May 26th, terminal operators and carriers must issue demurrage and detention invoices within 30 days from the charge date. The shipper...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 27, 2024 | Expedited, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Understanding how to avoid bottlenecks is crucial when moving freight domestically. A bottleneck is a point of congestion in a process that slows movement. In shipping, this can mean traffic or other situations that cause disruptions in a supply chain. Specifically in...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 20, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Over the last few decades, technology’s influence on shipping goods domestically has evolved to offer more to the industry. From the start of modern trucking in the 20th century, technological advancements have allowed shippers more solutions. While Gottlieb Daimer...
