by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 10, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
On Friday, August 30th, California’s DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) unveiled a framework for driverless trucks in California. The draft outlined standards for operating heavy-duty autonomous carriers weighing over 10,000 pounds. If the DMV approves the framework,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 3, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
As technological advancements have grown in trucking, so has the use of telematics in domestic shipping. Telematics is the transfer of data long distances by combining telecommunications and informatics. In the trucking industry, this is the use of technology to...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 13, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
One of the most essential considerations for a shipper is saving costs when shipping cargo domestically. Despite trucks being the most common way freight moves by land, it can be costly. The trucking industry has increased fees due to factors like inflation and higher...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 16, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Significant changes in the industry will change the future of freight brokering in the upcoming years. In domestic shipping, freight brokers are the middleman between the shipper and the carrier. They coordinate a shipment’s success by providing various solutions on...
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....
