by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 15, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Uncategorized
As tariffs remain an issue in shipping, shippers could continue to see Canadian tariffs affecting trucking. On July 20, the Trump Administration announced a 50% tariff on various goods coming from Canada. These included wine, cement, furniture, clothing, dairy...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 1, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Freight Brokers
When deciding on moving cargo domestically, it is important to understand the cost of freight brokerage. A freight broker is an individual or business that connects shippers to carriers that move their goods domestically. This differs from a freight forwarder, which...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 28, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Trucking and Supply Chain
The domestic shipping industry could soon see recent tariffs impacting trucking. Over the last week, the Trump Administration announced tariffs on dozens of US trade partners. These include a 25% levy on certain Brazilian imports and a 50% levy on specific Canadian...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 21, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Overcapacity in the trucking industry continues as trucking companies continue to file for bankruptcy. Since the beginning of the year, dozens of carrier companies have filed for Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Many of them were regional logistical providers with...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 14, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
A recent proposal on regulatory mandates could result in the EPA ending DEF derates for carriers. On July 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed reversing parts of its 2023 heavy-duty nitrogen oxide regulations. A major part of the proposal is the...
