by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 1, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Issues, such as tariffs, English proficiency standards, and war, could result in a potential slowdown in the trucking industry. Over the last few months, demand for shipping by truck has experienced a notable decline. The previous three months saw consecutive declines...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 24, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Temperature Controlled
Because of the cargo type, there are several factors to consider when shipping agriculture domestically. Agricultural goods are commodities cultivated and processed by workers on farms or plantations. Along with perishables such as meat, vegetables, and flowers, this...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 17, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Trucking and Supply Chain
A recent reintroduction of bipartisan legislation has Congress pushing to repeal the FET. The FET (Federal Excise Tax) is a 12% tax on the majority of heavy-duty trucks sold in the US. Along with trucks, this levy includes trailers and tractors and is calculated at...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 10, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Drayage, Freight
Despite the ending of the ACF rule, a long-term plan has the Port of LA pushing for ZEV transitioning. The transition to ZEVs (Zero-Emission Vehicles) has been marked by regulatory uncertainty for the port over the last few years. On April 28, 2023, California...
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...
