May 21, 2018 8:15 pm
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Although some companies have a massive amount of freight in each of their shipments, there are others that simply don’t need the kind of capacity that a standard 48- or 53-foot truck trailer has to offer. At the same time, utilizing a different shipping method may not offer the kind of cost savings that ground transportation does. For this reason, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping companies were developed to meet the needs of companies that needed transportation services for shipments that are less than the standard truckload. Read on to find out more about how LTL freight shipping in Houston, TX came about and how you can benefit from this service in the future. LTL basics In order to address lower volume... View Article
May 8, 2018 7:21 pm
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Big changes are happening in the trucking world. One of the most significant changes is a recent mandate requiring all trucks to have an electronic logging device (ELD) attached to the engine. These ELDs send real time data from a truck’s engine back to the fleet manager. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about ELDs and how they’ll affect hot shot trucking in Houston, TX. What is an ELD, and how does it work? An ELD is attached to a truck’s engine and tracks all of the vehicle’s movements throughout the day. The driving data is automatically sent to the fleet manager, so the manager can easily track how many miles the truck has driven, where the... View Article
April 24, 2018 7:21 pm
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Change is usually a good thing, especially when it comes to intrastate trucking in Houston, TX! Our industry is changing rapidly, which can make it difficult to keep up with the times. If you’re in the trucking business, the following guide will help keep you informed regarding some of the changes we’re seeing already, and some of the changes that are coming soon. Electronic logging devices mandate Starting this year, most commercial vehicles must be equipped with an electronic logging device (ELD). These devices transmit real-time data from a truck’s engine directly to a fleet manager. Drivers will no longer have to manually record the number of hours or miles driven; ELDs will do it for them! ELDs will help... View Article
April 9, 2018 5:39 pm
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Summer is just around the corner. That means the highways will be filled with folks on family road trips and people just trying to get out of the city and enjoy the beautiful weather. As you’re aware, there will also be plenty of truck drivers out on the road making their regular deliveries. The following guide will help ensure truck drivers stay safe out on the road during the upcoming months: Watch for extreme weather: Sudden storms are a staple of summer weather. It can go from nice and sunny to dark and rainy in a matter of minutes. Thankfully, our meteorologists are usually pretty good at predicting when and where these storms will pop up. Be sure to always... View Article
March 26, 2018 5:39 pm
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Getting goods from point A to point B is big business across the United States. We always want our things to reach their destination as quickly as possible. But there are some scenarios in which items absolutely must arrive both on time and undamaged. When that’s the case, companies often choose to either use expedited freight or a hot shot trucking service. Both forms of delivery will get your goods where they need to go as soon as possible, but they’re not the same. Continue reading to learn the difference between the two services and why you should always rely on Pro Delivery LLC for hot shot trucking in Houston, TX. The biggest difference between hot shot trucking and expedited... View Article
