by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 12, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Many predict freight rates will rise soon after the record lows experienced in the trucking industry last year. In 2023, transportation prices lowered to the lowest in over six years. By February 2023, the Logistics Manager’s index indicated a reading of 36.1....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 19, 2023 | Heavy Haul, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
A less common and more risky type of shipping is transporting high value cargo domestically. Due to the cost of the shipment, the transportation process may require different logistics from standard cargo. A general definition of high value cargo is any shipment worth...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 5, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While they may seem similar, a shipper should be aware of distinctive differences between interstate and intrastate trucking. Understanding how they differ can help shippers save time and money when transporting cargo. For example, the federal regulations governing...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 7, 2023 | Inflation, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While thousands of trucking companies have shut down, the domestic transportation industry has seen rising spending during a trucking bloodbath. Approximately 35,000 new carrier companies shut down in 12 months, ending September 2023. The number of trucking companies...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 10, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
The growth of electric trucking is a popular topic as technological advancements have allowed for new solutions in domestic shipping. An electric semi-truck is a vehicle that relies on batteries to power the motor and move it. The method of movement is different from...
