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...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 26, 2023 | Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
As technology has changed over the last few decades, so has the transportation industry. Advancements in truck manufacturing have allowed the delivery of cargo to be shortened from days to a few hours. The recent shift that is forecasted to become more common in the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 5, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In February of 2023, transportation prices decreased to a six-and-a-half-year record. The Logistics Manager’s index indicated a reading of 36.1 in February, which was lower than the previous low last December. Any indication over 50 means an expansion, and below 50...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 15, 2023 | Freight Forwarding
Hazardous cargo is any goods that threaten health, safety, or the environment when shipped. Often referred to as hazmat, specific rules and regulations should be followed when transporting this type of freight. Alcohol, car batteries, ammunition, and paint are all...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 27, 2022 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
On March 7, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a plan for new emission standards for trucks. The proposed standards for heavy-duty trucks will be stricter than the previous ones, which haven’t changed in 20 years. The EPA will implement...
