by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 13, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
A controversial topic that has gotten traction recently in cargo movement is speed limiters in trucking. In 2016, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) mutually proposed a regulation. The...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 16, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
A shipment’s safety is vital during cargo movement, but this can be challenging when trucking during harsh weather conditions. Bad weather reportedly causes nearly $3.5 billion in yearly losses to the trucking industry. The industry also feels the consequences of...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 9, 2024 | Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
There can be countless benefits of palletized shipping when moving goods domestically. Palletization is securing cargo on a pallet before loading it into a container for transportation. Pallets are flat structures for handling, storing, stacking, and transporting...
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 | Oct 31, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Known as a crucial time of the year for cargo movement, trucking during the holidays can be demanding for shippers. The holiday season is from November to the end of December. These two months reportedly make up around 20% of annual retail sales. This is a period...
