October 8, 2018 8:51 pm
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Hot shot trucking has been a part of the freight industry for a long time as an option for transporting loads, but most people have no idea how the hot shot trucking business got started or what the future has in store for it. As a part of the freight industry, hot shot trucking specializes in delivering loads by land, using the country’s substantial road system. Whether you are in the trucking and freight delivery business or not, you may have questions. When did hot shot trucking begin? What are the advantages of using this type of delivery service? Here’s a brief look at the history and evolution of hot shot trucking as a type of freight delivery service in... View Article
September 24, 2018 8:51 pm
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The trucking industry is huge. Just like flatbed rig services, hot shot truckers are in the business to get your goods, cars and equipment from point A to point B—just faster. Hot shot trucking is delivery on demand! Here at Pro Delivery LLC, we transport loads of all sizes safely to their destinations. Now, let’s take a look at some of the top myths and lies you’re bound to hear about hot shot trucking in Houston, TX. Myth: You are not allowed to sleep in your truck Driving across the country may seem like a relatively straightforward task, but driving for hours nonstop is tiring. This is especially true when it comes to long haul or hot shot freight delivery... View Article
August 21, 2018 9:19 pm
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Unless you are in the business of shipping goods, the freight shipping process can be confusing and overwhelming to understand. Shipping freight follows some complex steps, as there are regulations and processes in place to make sure your valuable load arrives to its destination safe and sound. Whether you are new to freight shipping or don’t use this type of service all the time, you might like to get some clarification. To give you a better idea of the shipping process, here are some of the most common shipping questions and answers related to hot shot trucking in Houston, TX. What is a 3PL, and can you ship anything with freight shipping services? A third-party logistics (3PL) company is a... View Article
August 6, 2018 8:33 pm
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Have you heard of dry van shipping? This is a common type of LTL shipping in Houston, TX. In fact, it’s one of the most common ways to ship throughout the country. You probably encounter dry van shipping every day but don’t realize it. That’s because dry van shipping in Houston, TX doesn’t actually involve a van, in the common sense of the word. What is it, then? If you’re not familiar with the term, here’s the FAQ to give you the scoop. What is dry van shipping in Houston, TX? Dry van shipping is simply freight transportation in an enclosed box trailer. You can think of it as a large box on wheels with a door in the back.... View Article
July 23, 2018 8:33 pm
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Refrigerated trucking is a common solution for transporting freight that must be temperature-controlled. Is LTL shipping in Houston, TX a good option for this type of deliveries? It can be. As with other types of hot shot trucking in Houston, TX, refrigerated loads come with a unique set of challenges and benefits. Following is an overview of both. Consider these pros and cons if you get the opportunity to use refrigerated trucking in Houston, TX. Challenges Hot loads: Even if a driver does everything perfectly to maintain the right temperature and deliver the load on time, it could still be rejected by the receiver for being too warm. Often, cargo is loaded onto the truck at the wrong temperature. This... View Article
