by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 24, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Temperature Controlled
Because of the cargo type, there are several factors to consider when shipping agriculture domestically. Agricultural goods are commodities cultivated and processed by workers on farms or plantations. Along with perishables such as meat, vegetables, and flowers, this...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 30, 2024 | Freight, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Understanding the different ways of dealing with cargo damage is crucial in domestic shipping. Damaged freight describes any harm that wholly or partially happens to the goods during transportation. Multiple players in the supply chain will be affected when this...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 30, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Temperature Controlled, Trucking and Supply Chain
Known as one of the most common types of goods moved domestically, transporting food by truck comes with unique challenges. In the U.S., trucking is the most conventional method for moving food, accounting for nearly 70.5% of transport. Whether you work at a company...
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 | Apr 5, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In February of 2023, transportation prices decreased to a six-and-a-half-year record. The Logistics Manager’s index indicated a reading of 36.1 in February, which was lower than the previous low last December. Any indication over 50 means an expansion, and below 50...
