by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 17, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
As the Iran-Israel conflict continues, the shipping industry could soon see the Iran war impacting trucking. A war that has been growing over the last few decades has escalated with recent US involvement. Numerous industries and global supply chains that rely on goods...
by mafe | Feb 19, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
The domestic shipping industry could soon feel the effect as the FMCSA issues a final CDL Rule. On Wednesday, February 11, the DOT (Department of Transportation) finalized a rule governing the issuance of CDLs (Commercial Driver’s Licenses). The final policy published...
by mafe | Feb 10, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) recently released guidelines for new English safe zones. Safe zones are boundaries where truckers are immune from being placed out of service for not speaking English proficiently. These zones are between 3 and...
by mafe | Feb 3, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Freight Brokers
When deciding on shipping cargo in the US, domestic shipping in Miami can be an excellent option. Whether the shipper is an individual shipper or a business that ships regularly, Miami is an ideal place to begin. As a gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, Miami...
by mafe | Jan 20, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
A Chapter 11 petition on January 12 is resulting in STG Logistics filing for bankruptcy. STG Logistics is the fourth-largest intermodal trucking company in the US with around 15,000 53-foot containers. The filing will reduce the over $1 billion debt by roughly 95% and...
