by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 26, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is tightening regulations for broker-keeping by proposing new rules for broker transparency. In 2020, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Small Businesses In Transportation Coalition...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 22, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
Technological advancements in shipping have grown various technology trends in the industry, including 3D printing’s impact on trucking. 3D printing is a manufacturing process where a computer uses a digital design to create a physical object. The computer builds up...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 15, 2024 | Freight, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Understanding and finding solutions for protecting against cargo theft is essential for the various players in the domestic shipping industry. Cargo theft is the criminal act of hijacking cargo that a shipper is transporting. This type of burglary can happen at any...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 23, 2024 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In the last few weeks, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has led to persisting delays in Baltimore trucking. On March 26th, a containership struck the Baltimore Key Bridge before falling into the Patapsco River. The bridge is a primary entryway into the Port of...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 27, 2024 | Expedited, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Understanding how to avoid bottlenecks is crucial when moving freight domestically. A bottleneck is a point of congestion in a process that slows movement. In shipping, this can mean traffic or other situations that cause disruptions in a supply chain. Specifically in...
