by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 10, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
When moving cargo domestically, it is essential to understand the most common supply chain disruptions in trucking. A supply chain is a complex system of numerous parts coordinating the movement of goods to a final destination. Due to the components involved, things...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 3, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
Last week, the Trump Administration announced plans to hike tariffs on U.S. imports, and shippers could soon see these tariff increases impacting trucking. On President-elect Donald Trump’s first day in office, he will impose a 25% increase on importations from Canada...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 19, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
When moving goods by truck, an important consideration is understanding when to use a freight broker. In domestic shipping, there are numerous moving parts when getting freight to the final destination. If a minor disruption happens during the journey, it may impact...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 5, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
New zero-emission truck standards are potentially leading to ZEV mandates risking supply chains in Washington state. In December 2022, Washington adopted California’s ACT (Advanced Clean Trucks) emission and compliance requirements starting with model year 2026...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 22, 2024 | Domestic Shipping, Freight, Supply Chain
Technological advancements in shipping have grown various technology trends in the industry, including 3D printing’s impact on trucking. 3D printing is a manufacturing process where a computer uses a digital design to create a physical object. The computer builds up...
