by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 21, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Overcapacity in the trucking industry continues as trucking companies continue to file for bankruptcy. Since the beginning of the year, dozens of carrier companies have filed for Chapter 11 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Many of them were regional logistical providers with...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 23, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Temperature Controlled
Despite its growing popularity in domestic shipping, many shippers don’t understand what are reefer telematics. Telematics is the use of telecommunications and information technology to send, receive, and store information. They have been increasingly used in the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 28, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
An important consideration when moving cargo domestically is using the wrong freight broker. A freight broker is a licensed intermediary between the shipper and the carrier, coordinating movement on the carrier’s behalf. They assist with various aspects of the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 17, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
As the Iran-Israel conflict continues, the shipping industry could soon see the Iran war impacting trucking. A war that has been growing over the last few decades has escalated with recent US involvement. Numerous industries and global supply chains that rely on goods...
by mafe | Oct 28, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
An important consideration when deciding to move goods domestically is understanding the common cargo theft risks. Cargo theft is a partial or complete load from a truck or the carrier. The American Transportation Institute reports that carriers lose approximately...
