by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 7, 2026 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
As supply chains continue to evolve, many tend to overlook the importance of warehousing in the trucking industry. While domestic shipping is the movement of goods by land, warehousing typically occurs before and after the transport. Warehousing is the storage,...
by mafe | Dec 16, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Trucking and Supply Chain
A significant US freight chokepoint is resulting in the DOT ending a $43 million bottleneck. The American Legion Memorial Bridge is a substantial location for cargo movement on the US East Coast. Approximately over 216,000 vehicles and over 21,000 heavy-duty carriers...
by mafe | Dec 2, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
The domestic shipping industry is seeing trucking insurance costs still rising as we approach the end of 2025. Over the last five years, insurance costs have risen by nearly 43.7%. Similarly, truck insurance premiums have increased by about 40% over the previous...
by mafe | Nov 11, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Freight Brokers
An important consideration that shippers should be aware of in the next few months is preparing for the holiday season. The holiday season, from late October to early January, is typically the busiest period of the year for freight movement. In particular, retail,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 14, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Supply Chain
A recent tax increase could soon result in Mexico tariffs affecting US imports by truck. On August 15, Mexico increased the tariff on non-FTA (Free Trade Agreement) countries from 19% to 33.5%. These levies apply to goods that are low-value parcels valued below $50....
