by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 2, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Understanding the factors influencing trucking rates can be essential in determining how much your shipment could cost. A trucking or freight rate is the price of transporting a shipment from one location to another. In other words, this is the amount that a shipper...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 26, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
With domestic shipping in 2023 coming to a close, shippers are looking at the trucking trends In 2024. Several occurrences in 2023, such as inflation, driver shortages, volatile fuel prices, and more, impacted the industry. The freight was soft in 2023, meaning the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 19, 2023 | Heavy Haul, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
A less common and more risky type of shipping is transporting high value cargo domestically. Due to the cost of the shipment, the transportation process may require different logistics from standard cargo. A general definition of high value cargo is any shipment worth...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 12, 2023 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Over the last decade, the U.S. has seen a growing usage of EV trucks in drayage pickup. An EV is an electric vehicle that fully or partially uses battery power. Unlike traditional cars, EVs do not require gasoline and regular oil changes. Trucking companies and port...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 5, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While they may seem similar, a shipper should be aware of distinctive differences between interstate and intrastate trucking. Understanding how they differ can help shippers save time and money when transporting cargo. For example, the federal regulations governing...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 28, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
With technological advancements creating new solutions in shipping, the potential of cyberattacks in the trucking industry has risen. In the digital age, this is partially true, with AI (Artificial Intelligence) becoming more common. AI raises the possibility for...
