by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 22, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
A crucial consideration when deciding on domestic shipping is understanding when to use FTL or LTL. FTL (Full Truckload) refers to a shipment that occupies a full container. It typically has around 24 pallets and weighs more than 15,000 lbs. LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)...
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 | 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 | 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...
