by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 25, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
A crucial consideration shippers should make when moving goods domestically during the fall season is trucking during the corn harvest. The corn harvest season is typically between August and October, when corn reaches maturity. Farmers harvest other commodities like...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 24, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
An essential consideration for shippers and carrier companies is understanding how fuel costs impact trucking. The domestic shipping industry considers fuel one of the most significant expenses for carriers, accounting for up to 25% of expenses. Fuel prices have...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 9, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
As the carriers on the road continue to outweigh the demand, trucking capacity’s slow decline has affected the freight market. Overcapacity has remained persistent over the last few years despite a minor recovery. In 2023, trucking companies generally reported lower...
