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....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 11, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Whether you’re a first-time or frequent shipper, knowing how to transport hazmat safely is essential to your supply chain. Hazmat or Hazardous Materials are goods that pose a risk to safety, health, property, or the environment. Although numerous goods are considered...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 4, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Over the last decade, the trucking industry’s push towards green logistics has expanded. Carrier companies across the U.S. are becoming greener along with their supply chains. In domestic shipping, green logistics implements sustainable practices to minimize the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 28, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Shippers have gained value in the domestic shipping industry by using drop-and-pick trucking services. While this method may be unfamiliar to inexperienced shippers, it has gained popularity due to its numerous advantages. Drop-and-picks are when a trucker drops a...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 14, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While less talked about in domestic shipping compared to long haul, there are many benefits of short-haul trucking. Short-haul trucking is the transportation of freight over relatively short distances. The distance is roughly less than 250 miles and may include nearby...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 23, 2024 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In the last few weeks, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has led to persisting delays in Baltimore trucking. On March 26th, a containership struck the Baltimore Key Bridge before falling into the Patapsco River. The bridge is a primary entryway into the Port of...
