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 30, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Uncategorized
While a common type of shipment, transporting vehicles by truck involves many considerations shippers should understand. Each year, over 14 million cars are transported across the US by carriers. Despite being a relatively safe mode of transport, various parts of the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 1, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, LTL Shipping
LTL shipping costs are changing with a trucking classification overhaul coming this summer. Late last year, the NMFTA announced a new LTL (less-than-truckload) freight classification system beginning July 19th. NMFTA’s COO, Joe Oht, describes the new system as “the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 5, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, LTL Shipping, Supply Chain
The NMFTA (National Motor Freight Association) announced new LTL Freight classifications starting July 19th. Previously, the plan was for the system’s debut in May, but the NMFTA pushed it to a later date. The adjustments are to lessen the challenges of the original...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 29, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, LTL Shipping
Understanding FAK rates in trucking can be beneficial when moving cargo domestically using LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping. The NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association) introduced this system decades ago, and truckers still use it. Freight Of All Kinds,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 21, 2024 | LTL Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
An essential consideration for smaller-scale companies is the LTL benefits for small businesses that require freight transport. Businesses have used trucking for over a century to move cargo to the next or final destination. The importance grew over time, and new,...
