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What Is the Electronic Logging Device Mandate?

May 8, 2018 7:21 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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

The Difference Between Expedited Freight and Hot Shot Trucking in Houston, TX

March 26, 2018 5:39 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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

Is Hot Shot Trucking Right for You?

September 6, 2017 11:06 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

According to an old story, hot shot trucking started back in the 1970s, in the oilfields of Texas. Drivers would stand by to load and deliver newly manufactured drill parts, often driving through the night to get them to their destination at off-road pumping or drilling destinations. As you might have guessed, “hot shot” refers to the non-stop, immediate-delivery nature of the job. Nowadays, you’ll also notice that hot shot trucking in Houston, TX frequently refers not only to quick delivery, but also to the type of truck that is used, and often the type of freight it is hauling. If you are considering a career in hot shot trucking in Houston, TX, check out the information below to learn... View Article

Ship a Small Amount of Freight with Pro Delivery LLC

July 11, 2017 1:48 am Published by Leave your thoughts

When most people think of freight, they immediately picture large cargo loads being hauled on massive 18-wheelers. However, not everyone’s cargo loads are that large. What happens when you have a small load of cargo that other delivery companies won’t touch or isn’t cost-effective to send on a large truck? If you find yourself in this position, you need to find a company that does hot shot trucking in Houston, TX! Pro Delivery LLC can offer you the delivery solution you’ve been searching for to handle small loads. We have delivery solutions for all load sizes and shapes; choose between pickup trucks, flatbed trailers or 18-wheelers. Ultimately, the choice of delivery truck will depend on the size and shape of... View Article

What Businesses Benefit from Hot Shot Trucking in Houston, TX?

June 14, 2017 8:31 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Despite what some statistics may suggest, the trucking industry is growing, but it’s growing in new and innovative ways to meet the needs of a new generation. One change we’ve seen in the past several years is a turn towards hot shot trucking, which is the transportation of smaller loads on an as-needed basis to meet urgent needs. Unlike traditional forms of shipping that focus on cutting down on costs by shipping as many goods as possible in one load on one route, hot shot trucking is focused on how quickly goods can be transported. Almost any type of business can benefit from hot shot trucking in Houston, TX, but in Texas there are three key types of businesses that... View Article