by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 12, 2023 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Over the last decade, the U.S. has seen a growing usage of EV trucks in drayage pickup. An EV is an electric vehicle that fully or partially uses battery power. Unlike traditional cars, EVs do not require gasoline and regular oil changes. Trucking companies and port...
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 28, 2023 | Freight Brokers, Supply Chain, Trucking and Supply Chain
With technological advancements creating new solutions in shipping, the potential of cyberattacks in the trucking industry has risen. In the digital age, this is partially true, with AI (Artificial Intelligence) becoming more common. AI raises the possibility for...
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 | Nov 7, 2023 | Inflation, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
While thousands of trucking companies have shut down, the domestic transportation industry has seen rising spending during a trucking bloodbath. Approximately 35,000 new carrier companies shut down in 12 months, ending September 2023. The number of trucking companies...
