One of the situations we hear from people who do not ship with River Oaks Couriers/Preferred Logistics is “We have an individual with a truck who gives us a low rate”. This may seem like a great deal until you consider the costs of every freight move. When it comes to choosing a carrier for […]
Case Study: National Food Processor and Distributor
Over the course of 2020, a national food processer and distributor had to adjust their typical operations due to fluctuations in demand as a result of the global pandemic and hurricanes that impacted the gulf coast. River Oaks Couriers was able to assist with emergency route deliveries and fill in the gaps in their supply chain.
Online Ordering FAQs
We’ve compiled the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we are asked about our online ordering system.
Outsource Your Delivery Needs to Save Money
Research shows that it costs $5,000-$8,000 to keep up with ongoing maintenance on a delivery vehicle every year. The aggregate cost of maintaining a truck as it sits on your lot while addressing any insurance, DOT, and other regulatory costs is expensive.
Rethinking Express Freight vs Ground
Many of our customers use ROC for their most time sensitive deliveries, and historically have sent their freight that is not expedited using UPS Ground or FedEx Ground. We have often said, we are the “today” people and the ground options are the “tomorrow” people. Times change, however, especially when you are dealing with the giants like UPS and FedEx.
New Ecommerce Fulfillment Facility opening in Sugar Land Industrial Park (Right outside Houston, TX)
Shipping and Handling, founded out of Jacksonville, Florida, has expanded to a state-of-the art 63,000 square foot warehouse facility in the Sugar Land Industrial Park. The building is fully racked, highly-secured, and specifically equipped to support small and large package fulfillment, quickly and efficiently.
Getting freight moving around Houston again
Revitalizing Houston: How Freight Moving is Accelerating Post-Flood Recovery In the wake of recent flooding that has challenged the resilience of Houston, the importance of efficient freight moving services has never been more critical. River Oaks Couriers, a seasoned player in the logistics industry, is at the forefront of this revitalization effort, ensuring that freight […]
