by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 25, 2025 | Economic Trends, Freight, Trucking and Supply Chain
As a trade war between the U.S. and other countries continues, shippers could soon see tariffs impacting cross-border trucking. Over the last few months, President Trump has announced various tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from different countries. While some...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 24, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
An essential consideration for shippers and carrier companies is understanding how fuel costs impact trucking. The domestic shipping industry considers fuel one of the most significant expenses for carriers, accounting for up to 25% of expenses. Fuel prices have...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jun 25, 2024 | Freight Brokers, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Improving the shipping process can have numerous benefits for both truckers and shippers. Many typically think of domestic transport as moving goods from point A to B. However, a supply chain has multiple parts that may make or break the delivery process....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 23, 2024 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In the last few weeks, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has led to persisting delays in Baltimore trucking. On March 26th, a containership struck the Baltimore Key Bridge before falling into the Patapsco River. The bridge is a primary entryway into the Port of...
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...
