by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 5, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
New zero-emission truck standards are potentially leading to ZEV mandates risking supply chains in Washington state. In December 2022, Washington adopted California’s ACT (Advanced Clean Trucks) emission and compliance requirements starting with model year 2026...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 8, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
One of the alarming obstacles in domestic shipping is trucking during a hurricane. The state of Florida will be hit with a storm in a few days, which will significantly impact cargo movement. Florida’s governor recently issued a state of emergency for 54 counties that...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 2, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
After weeks of warnings by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the East Coast port strike begins. On midnight, October 1st, ILA dockworkers began protesting, resulting in shutdowns in East and Gulf Coast ports. Their six-year contract with the United...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 30, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
Drayage during an ILA protest could face significant disruptions, with the deadline being less than a week away. On October 1st, the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) plans to strike across East and Gulf Coast ports. Talks with the United States Maritime...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 24, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
An essential consideration for shippers and carrier companies is understanding how fuel costs impact trucking. The domestic shipping industry considers fuel one of the most significant expenses for carriers, accounting for up to 25% of expenses. Fuel prices have...