by A1 Freight Solutions | Jul 14, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
A recent proposal on regulatory mandates could result in the EPA ending DEF derates for carriers. On July 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed reversing parts of its 2023 heavy-duty nitrogen oxide regulations. A major part of the proposal is the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | May 18, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Freight Brokers
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 A1 Freight Solutions | May 12, 2026 | Domestic Shipping, Economic Trends, Truck drivers
Stricter license requirements can continue in the US as an Appeals court rejects the CDL rule pause? On May 5, the federal appeals court for the District of Columbia Circuit voted 2-1 against the rule pause. The court noted that the petitioners did not meet “stringent...
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...
