by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 10, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
When moving cargo domestically, it is essential to understand the most common supply chain disruptions in trucking. A supply chain is a complex system of numerous parts coordinating the movement of goods to a final destination. Due to the components involved, things...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 6, 2024 | Freight, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
Current trucking industry trends have increased speculation of the end of freight recession nearing. For the past few years, domestic shipping has experienced a decrease in freight volumes, indicating overcapacity. Freight rates have been hit the hardest by the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 23, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers
An essential consideration when moving cargo domestically is understanding the benefits of on-demand trucking. On-demand trucking is a shipping method where shippers can find available carrier space in real-time. It uses digital platforms and mobile apps to connect...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 9, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
As the carriers on the road continue to outweigh the demand, trucking capacity’s slow decline has affected the freight market. Overcapacity has remained persistent over the last few years despite a minor recovery. In 2023, trucking companies generally reported lower...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 2, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Understanding and navigating seasonal trucking challenges is vital to a supply chain in domestic shipping. The trucking industry has four seasons that vary in operations and demand based on numerous factors. Various influences like holidays, weather, retail,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 25, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Improving the shipping process can have numerous benefits for both truckers and shippers. Many typically think of domestic transport as moving goods from point A to B. However, a supply chain has multiple parts that may make or break the delivery process....
