by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 16, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Freight
With the freight market projected to remain turbulent, the following year could be a challenging period in trucking. Fleet executives recently noted in an industry event that, “It’s going to be a bumpy next 12 to 18 months.” While it doesn’t mean disastrous, “bumpy”...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 1, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Issues, such as tariffs, English proficiency standards, and war, could result in a potential slowdown in the trucking industry. Over the last few months, demand for shipping by truck has experienced a notable decline. The previous three months saw consecutive declines...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 15, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Trucking and Supply Chain
With a trade war potentially leading to an economic downturn, it is essential to understand how recessions impact trucking. Over the last few months, President Trump has released various tariffs on imports into the U.S. Along with importations from different...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 18, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
The trucking market’s slow reboot may continue into early 2025 as spending and shipments decrease in Q4 of 2024. In the final quarter of 2024, spending declined by nearly 22%, while shipments declined by almost 16%. Dry van spot rates that have grown year-over-year...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 10, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
When moving cargo domestically, it is essential to understand the most common supply chain disruptions in trucking. A supply chain is a complex system of numerous parts coordinating the movement of goods to a final destination. Due to the components involved, things...
