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...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Aug 13, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
One of the most essential considerations for a shipper is saving costs when shipping cargo domestically. Despite trucks being the most common way freight moves by land, it can be costly. The trucking industry has increased fees due to factors like inflation and higher...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 14, 2024 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While less talked about in domestic shipping compared to long haul, there are many benefits of short-haul trucking. Short-haul trucking is the transportation of freight over relatively short distances. The distance is roughly less than 250 miles and may include nearby...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 26, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
A conversation that has been brought up frequently in the transportation industry is AI’s impact on trucking. AI or artificial intelligence is the ability of computers to perform cognitive functions we associate with human intelligence. As technological advancements...
