by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 22, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Expedited, Trucking and Supply Chain
While less common than LTL and FTL shipments, shipping mid-sized freight domestically can be advantageous when moving goods by truck. Mid-sized cargo is the type of shipment between LTL (less-than-truckload) and FTL (full truckload) shipments. In particular, the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 5, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, LTL Shipping, Supply Chain
The NMFTA (National Motor Freight Association) announced new LTL Freight classifications starting July 19th. Previously, the plan was for the system’s debut in May, but the NMFTA pushed it to a later date. The adjustments are to lessen the challenges of the original...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 27, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Due to the various steps involved, shipping fragile cargo by truck can be daunting for shippers. Compared to regular shipments, these types have a higher risk of damage and breaking and require special handling when transporting. Examples of this type of goods include...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 19, 2023 | LTL Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
With its growth in recent decades, the benefits of LTL shipping has become apparent in the transportation industry. LTL or less-than-truckload is a method of cargo movement where the shipment does not take up the entire truck. Unlike parcel shipping, the freight is...
