October 23, 2019 4:25 pm
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If you ship items as part of your business, you need the right shipping method that makes sense for your goods and your budget. Depending on what you’re sending, you’ll have to decide whether FTL shipping or LTL shipping in Houston, TX is right for you. There are a few factors to keep in mind when making your decision: cost, weight, urgency and handling. Full truckload (FTL) shipping describes shipments that take up a truck’s entire weight or space capacity. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping applies to shipments whose goods do not meet the weight capacity or do not use the entire space capacity of the truck. Unsure which is best for your business? Keep reading to learn more about FTL shipping... View Article
September 26, 2019 11:59 pm
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It used to be that any package under 150 pounds shipped via less than truckload (LTL) service, but now, consideration is moving toward parcel service in Houston, TX. When you are considering shipment, it’s good to know you have options, and there really is not a one-size-fits-all approach to shipping. If you are attempting to decide between parcel and LTL, here are five factors to consider: Customer preferences: An educated customer instructs a delivery service whether to send a shipment parcel or LTL. However, if the delivery service is making the decision, they must consider the customer’s needs and unique expectations. Parcel service works for smaller items that must travel quickly and economically. A shipment arriving on the front door... View Article
September 5, 2019 8:10 pm
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Supply chain costs—the costs associated with planning, sourcing and delivering products—can be a big factor in the budget for any size business. You can reduce some of these costs by being smart with your less than truckload (LTL) shipping. Here are just a few examples of some of the strategies your company can employ to cut down on LTL costs in Houston, TX and enjoy more cost-effective shipping for all of your freight. Cut down on warehouse staffing If you work with an LTL carrier that offers some add-on services, you may be able to save money on your warehousing and staffing costs, assuming those extra services come at a competitive price. For example, your LTL shipper could take on... View Article
August 22, 2019 8:09 pm
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Less than truckload (LTL) shipping can be a very financially efficient method for shipping freight when you don’t have a full truckload’s worth of materials or goods that you’re dealing with. However, there are a number of common mistakes associated with this manner of shipping that companies make if they’re unfamiliar with LTL shipping or don’t have much experience with shipping in general. With this in mind, here are a few of the most common mistakes associated with less than truckload shipping in Houston, TX and some steps you can take to avoid making them: Not using pallets: A failure to use pallets with your shipping could result in your packages moving around the truck and ultimately sustaining a fair... View Article
August 7, 2019 7:34 pm
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Each industry faces unique challenges as technology, economics and politics shape the market’s landscape. LTL shipping in Houston, TX is no exception. Two issues in particular are drastically changing the field of shipping. These top issues affect every freight company in Houston, TX and across the nation. They have become major topics of concern in 2019 and will most likely continue to affect the dynamics of the trucking industry for years to come. These issues are the ELD mandate and a shortage of drivers. The ELD Mandate The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate was passed in 2015 and went into full effect at the end of 2017. This new law drastically changed the regulations and capabilities of the trucking industry.... View Article
