by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 10, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
One of the most essential things a shipper should understand when transporting by truck is what causes delays in trucking. Since trucking tends to be part of larger supply chains, shippers, truckers, and customers are all impacted. A short holdup may have significant...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 26, 2025 | Economic Trends, Expedited, Truck drivers
President Trump is pausing trucker visas for all new commercial drivers after an announcement on August 22. The pause comes after a fatal crash involving a driver who worked in the US illegally happened earlier this month. An investigation by the DOT (Department of...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 5, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
A growing trend in the trucking industry over the last decade has been a push towards younger drivers. The ATA (American Trucking Association) recently appealed to lawmakers to lower the interstate driving age from 21 to 18. Similarly, a few years ago, the FMCSA...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 29, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Over the last decade, the US truck parking shortage has reached notable levels. The US DOT (Department of Transportation) recently noted nearly one parking spot for every 11 trucks on the road. Other reports found that 98% of truck drivers regularly have issues...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 8, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Despite talks of a slowdown in the domestic shipping industry, shippers could see the ELP mandate benefiting trucking. The Trump Administration implemented the ELP (English Language Proficiency) mandate in June 2025, requiring US truckers to understand English...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 1, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Issues, such as tariffs, English proficiency standards, and war, could result in a potential slowdown in the trucking industry. Over the last few months, demand for shipping by truck has experienced a notable decline. The previous three months saw consecutive declines...
