by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 18, 2024 | Customs Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
The global crisis’s effects on trucking is a less commonly discussed topic amongst shippers. A situation like a war directly impacts cargo movement when carriers move goods internationally. However, it can also affect domestic shipping in numerous ways. Over the last...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 11, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Whether you’re a first-time or frequent shipper, knowing how to transport hazmat safely is essential to your supply chain. Hazmat or Hazardous Materials are goods that pose a risk to safety, health, property, or the environment. Although numerous goods are considered...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by A1 Freight Solutions | May 21, 2024 | LTL Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
An essential consideration for smaller-scale companies is the LTL benefits for small businesses that require freight transport. Businesses have used trucking for over a century to move cargo to the next or final destination. The importance grew over time, and new,...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 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...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 2, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
After more than a day since the incident, many have seen how the Baltimore bridge collapse is affecting trucking. Early last Tuesday morning, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. A few cars and workers were...