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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, LTL Shipping
LTL shipping costs are changing with a trucking classification overhaul coming this summer. Late last year, the NMFTA announced a new LTL (less-than-truckload) freight classification system beginning July 19th. NMFTA’s COO, Joe Oht, describes the new system as “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 | Oct 29, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, LTL Shipping
Understanding FAK rates in trucking can be beneficial when moving cargo domestically using LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping. The NMFTA (National Motor Freight Traffic Association) introduced this system decades ago, and truckers still use it. Freight Of All Kinds,...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 2, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Understanding the factors influencing trucking rates can be essential in determining how much your shipment could cost. A trucking or freight rate is the price of transporting a shipment from one location to another. In other words, this is the amount that a shipper...
