by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 14, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Truck drivers
A Supreme Court ruling could hurt freight brokers and small trucking companies. Since June 2025, the Montgomery vs Caribe II Transport case has been pending before the Supreme Court. The case involves a truck driver who collided with a parked truck on a highway in...
by mafe | Jan 13, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Licensing compliance issues could potentially result in the DOT revoking millions in funding. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to withhold nearly $50 million in transportation funds for North Carolina. In particular, two major federal highway...
by mafe | Dec 23, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Heavy Haul, Supply Chain
Despite its prevalence in domestic shipping, shippers often misunderstand key aspects when using heavy-haul trucking. Heavy-haul, or oversized trucking, is a type of shipping focused on moving huge cargo. Examples include large machinery, construction equipment such...
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...
