by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 22, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Expedited, Trucking and Supply Chain
While less common than LTL and FTL shipments, shipping mid-sized freight domestically can be advantageous when moving goods by truck. Mid-sized cargo is the type of shipment between LTL (less-than-truckload) and FTL (full truckload) shipments. In particular, the...
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 | Apr 8, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
An executive order signed by the Trump administration has led to President Trump announcing import tariffs last week. Starting April 5th, all importations into the U.S. from different countries will face a 10% tariff. Likewise, country-specific levies will begin on...
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 | Mar 18, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
Reviews by the EPA (Environmental Protection Administration) are resulting in President Trump ending emission rules set by the Biden-Harris administration. Announced by Biden’s EPA on March 29th, 2024, the emission standards would have made a portion of heavy-duty...
