by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 26, 2025 | Economic Trends, Expedited, Truck drivers
President Trump is pausing trucker visas for all new commercial drivers after an announcement on August 22. The pause comes after a fatal crash involving a driver who worked in the US illegally happened earlier this month. An investigation by the DOT (Department of...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 5, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
A growing trend in the trucking industry over the last decade has been a push towards younger drivers. The ATA (American Trucking Association) recently appealed to lawmakers to lower the interstate driving age from 21 to 18. Similarly, a few years ago, the FMCSA...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 29, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Over the last decade, the US truck parking shortage has reached notable levels. The US DOT (Department of Transportation) recently noted nearly one parking spot for every 11 trucks on the road. Other reports found that 98% of truck drivers regularly have issues...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 3, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Last week, regulators at the DOT (Department of Transportation) posted an announcement regarding the FMCSA Unveiling Rule Changes. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) proposed 18 new rules that would amend or rescind current regulations. Along with...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 30, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
One of the most critical considerations in domestic shipping is knowing how to choose a carrier. A carrier or trucking company moves your goods from point A to point B by land. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are reportedly over 500,000...
