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What Exactly Is Hot Shot Trucking?

July 2, 2020 5:07 am Published by Leave your thoughts

There are a lot of different types of trucking jobs and styles across the nation, and hot shot trucking companies in Houston, TX fill a very specific kind of delivery need. If you’re thinking about hiring a trucking company for your delivery needs or want to get into the industry yourself, read on to learn more about the hot shot trucking world. Definition of hot shot trucking Hot shot trucking is when a driver carries a smaller load on a time-sensitive basis. Generally, a truck driver doesn’t need a commercial driver’s license for loads under 10,000 pounds, which makes hot shot trucking a smart and more widely available choice for sending smaller loads across town. Hot shot trucking is also... View Article


How Has Coronavirus Affected Small Business Shipping?

June 3, 2020 4:58 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive effect on business operations throughout the United States. Some have had to temporarily (or permanently) shut their doors completely, while others have had to quickly adjust the way in which they operate. It has become far more important for businesses of all types and sizes to have reliable shipping partners so they can move their products to consumers while those consumers are unable or unwilling to come pick them up on site. It has been understandably difficult for shipping companies to be able to predict demand during the pandemic, as their clients themselves have had to deal with a lot of uncertainty regarding their own operations. But now that we are a... View Article


Overland Road Transportation: Picking Between Road and Rail

May 20, 2020 4:58 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’re in need of freight transportation services, you will have several modes of transportation available, including air, sea, road and rail. The most popular modes used are road and rail, as most people do not require anything other than ground transport. So, when focusing on road and rail, it’s important to understand the differences between the two and the factors you should consider in making your selection. Here is a quick overview of what you should think about when picking between road and rail freight in Houston, TX. Road: Pros and cons Shipping via road allows you to deliver freight quickly and according to a set schedule. It is generally a very cost-effective, economical service, especially if you only... View Article


Everything You Need to Know About Shipping a Pallet

May 1, 2020 11:01 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’re preparing to ship some goods on pallets, there is some information you’ll need to know about pallet shipping to make sure you’re able to get your goods to their destination safely, securely and efficiently. Here’s a quick overview of some of the steps involved in how to ship a pallet in Houston, TX: Pallets defined: A pallet is a type of flat structure that can be made out of wood, composite, metal or plastic. Freight gets secured on top of it to be shipped to its final destination. There is both a top and a bottom deck, with a raised construction that allows it to be easily lifted and moved by a forklift or pallet jack. A pallet... View Article


Ensuring Your LTL Freight Capacity During the Surge of Ecommerce

April 17, 2020 11:01 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Over the last decade or so, we have seen a massive increase in the number of businesses relying on ecommerce. As more and more businesses offer online shopping and delivery services, it has become more critically important for these businesses to find shipping partners who are able to meet their needs and deliver their freight safely and reliably. Now, during the COVID-19 pandemic and given the uncertain state of business in the future, it’s become more important than ever to have a great logistics partner to help with ecommerce and securing LTL freight capacity in Houston, TX. For smaller companies whose shipping needs might not be as large as those of major corporations, LTL (less than truckload) shipping is generally... View Article