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 | Jun 3, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Last week, regulators at the DOT (Department of Transportation) posted an announcement regarding the FMCSA Unveiling Rule Changes. The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) proposed 18 new rules that would amend or rescind current regulations. Along with...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 26, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
The FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) is tightening regulations for broker-keeping by proposing new rules for broker transparency. In 2020, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) and Small Businesses In Transportation Coalition...
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 | Mar 26, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Not using a freight broker can hurt the shipment when moving cargo domestically. Freight brokers are the intermediary between shippers and trucking companies. The job of freight brokers is to ensure the delivery of goods by coordinating between the two parties....
