by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 12, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
After over two years of downturn in the domestic shipping industry, many believe the trucking recession has ended. In early 2022, freight rates began plummeting rapidly to record levels. From March 2022 to March 2023, truck spot load postings dropped nearly 70%. By...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 23, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers
An essential consideration when moving cargo domestically is understanding the benefits of on-demand trucking. On-demand trucking is a shipping method where shippers can find available carrier space in real-time. It uses digital platforms and mobile apps to connect...
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...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 18, 2024 | Customs Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
The global crisis’s effects on trucking is a less commonly discussed topic amongst shippers. A situation like a war directly impacts cargo movement when carriers move goods internationally. However, it can also affect domestic shipping in numerous ways. Over the last...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 7, 2023 | Inflation, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While thousands of trucking companies have shut down, the domestic transportation industry has seen rising spending during a trucking bloodbath. Approximately 35,000 new carrier companies shut down in 12 months, ending September 2023. The number of trucking companies...
