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 | Sep 17, 2024 | Freight, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
With negotiations remaining stagnant as the deadline nears, shippers may soon see the ILA strike affecting trucking. On September 30th, a six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 6, 2024 | Freight, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
Current trucking industry trends have increased speculation of the end of freight recession nearing. For the past few years, domestic shipping has experienced a decrease in freight volumes, indicating overcapacity. Freight rates have been hit the hardest by the...
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 | May 28, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Shippers have gained value in the domestic shipping industry by using drop-and-pick trucking services. While this method may be unfamiliar to inexperienced shippers, it has gained popularity due to its numerous advantages. Drop-and-picks are when a trucker drops a...
