by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 28, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Trucking and Supply Chain
The domestic shipping industry could soon see recent tariffs impacting trucking. Over the last week, the Trump Administration announced tariffs on dozens of US trade partners. These include a 25% levy on certain Brazilian imports and a 50% levy on specific Canadian...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 14, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
A recent proposal on regulatory mandates could result in the EPA ending DEF derates for carriers. On July 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed reversing parts of its 2023 heavy-duty nitrogen oxide regulations. A major part of the proposal is the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 7, 2026 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
As supply chains continue to evolve, many tend to overlook the importance of warehousing in the trucking industry. While domestic shipping is the movement of goods by land, warehousing typically occurs before and after the transport. Warehousing is the storage,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 9, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Trucking and Supply Chain
Domestic shipping may soon see an increase in electric trucks in long-haul shipping. An electric semi-truck is a carrier that relies on batteries rather than gas to power its motor. These trucks have typically been used for local or regional transport due to limited...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 2, 2026 | Economic Trends, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Domestic shipping is still seeing bankruptcy continuing in trucking, with the number of trucking companies filing for bankruptcy in May. In the last 30 days, more than 20 carriers filed for Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Chapter 11 is for businesses...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 17, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
As the Iran-Israel conflict continues, the shipping industry could soon see the Iran war impacting trucking. A war that has been growing over the last few decades has escalated with recent US involvement. Numerous industries and global supply chains that rely on goods...
