by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 5, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While they may seem similar, a shipper should be aware of distinctive differences between interstate and intrastate trucking. Understanding how they differ can help shippers save time and money when transporting cargo. For example, the federal regulations governing...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Nov 21, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
New shipping restrictions in Houston may become a reality with city officials recently proposing a trucking regulation. Houston is one of the most significant U.S. cities for international and domestic transport. With the Port of Houston being one of the busiest U.S....
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 31, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
Known as a crucial time of the year for cargo movement, trucking during the holidays can be demanding for shippers. The holiday season is from November to the end of December. These two months reportedly make up around 20% of annual retail sales. This is a period...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 24, 2023 | Supply Chain, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
Despite being an integral part of the transportation industry, many shippers don’t understand what is long-haul trucking. In domestic shipping, there are various transport methods that differ both on the truck types and distance the carrier travels. For example, the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 17, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
A significant consideration to consider when moving cargo is choosing a great freight broker. Freight brokers are the middleman between the shipper and carrier and coordinate the movement of your goods. While they don’t necessarily deliver the shipment, they are in...
