by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 19, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
When moving goods by truck, an important consideration is understanding when to use a freight broker. In domestic shipping, there are numerous moving parts when getting freight to the final destination. If a minor disruption happens during the journey, it may impact...
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 | Sep 17, 2024 | Freight, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
With negotiations remaining stagnant as the deadline nears, shippers may soon see the ILA strike affecting trucking. On September 30th, a six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)...
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 | 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....
