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...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Oct 15, 2024 | Freight, Freight Brokers, Supply Chain
Understanding and finding solutions for protecting against cargo theft is essential for the various players in the domestic shipping industry. Cargo theft is the criminal act of hijacking cargo that a shipper is transporting. This type of burglary can happen at any...
