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 […]
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We’ve compiled the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we are asked about our online ordering system.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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One of the biggest impacts scheduled to impact freight movement this year is the mandatory use of Electronic Logging Devices. The deadline for implementation is December 17, 2017. We at ROC are watching these changes closely and preparing for the implementation.
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Like any industry, the logistics industry is full of its own terminology. To help you navigate, here is guidance on how certain terms will affect your pickup and delivery times.
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