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...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 3, 2023 | LTL Shipping, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
E-commerce’s impact On trucking has been shown recently with the amount of products bought online. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, e-commerce meant that the logistics for cargo movement would change. It became possible for a customer to purchase goods from the...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Sep 27, 2023 | Expedited, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Shipping expedited freight is a popular yet essential method of trucking in domestic transport. In recent years, individuals and businesses have seen the value in this type of transportation. Expedited shipping is a branch of cargo delivery where a carrier has to move...
