Mom.

And if you love Mom, then you know that you pretty soon you need to get her something for Mother’s Day.

But Moms can be tough to shop for. Some Moms just want a meal they didn’t prepare and a nap, something you may not be able to provide them with. In that case, the least you can do is get them something nice and send it on time.

Even that can be a Herculean task. There are an estimated 85.4 million Moms in the United States. We’re willing to bet that of that many mothers, there must be more than a few getting packages leading up to Mother’s Day.

And of those more than a few, we’re guessing plenty don’t get delivered on time. Or at all.

We promise you this much: If you decide to deliver with Hot Shot this Mother’s Day, we’ll make sure to keep Mom happy. We pride ourselves on delivering packages on time, intact, and in the last minute if you need it, something that can come in handy when it comes to something as important as showing gratitude to the most important woman in your life.

So this year, you worry about picking out a gift. We’ll worry about making sure she gets it.

Unless he had a heck of a warmer, we’re guessing it was cold when it got there.

We don’t usually deliver pizza because we don’t make the stuff. We also don’t send our own delivery personnel across the world. But we can get your package en route to somewhere a few thousand miles away in a matter of moments. Hot Shot’s next flight out delivery service is dependable, consistent, and most importantly, fast.

And when you need to deliver something more important than pizza, that’s important.

So the next time you need to get a pizza from Houston to New York, contact us to get it on the next flight out. Just don’t expect it to be hot when it gets there.

April 2, 2012

Media Contact: Eric Donaldson

Number:  832-369-8814

Email:edonaldson@hotshot-delivery.com

HOT SHOT SECURES SMARTWAY CERTIFICATION
Leading Delivery Service Pledges to Reduce Overall Emissions

HOUSTON, TX, April 02, 2012- Hot Shot Delivery has secured SmartWay Transport Partnership Certification, pledging to reduce its overall transportation emissions. The certification serves as both recognition of Hot Shot’s efforts and approval of its shipping methods by the EPA.

“Hot Shot works hard every day to create smarter, more efficient logistics,” said President Eric Donaldson. “We always try to practice what we preach, and this is a big sign of the continual progress we have made.”

The EPA’s SmartWay Certification is a sign of fuel-efficiency and environmentally friendly methods that improve air quality. SmartWay-certified businesses use more intelligent business practices to decrease the amount of smog and climate change resulting from transport. SmartWay Certification further legitimizes Hot Shot’s role as a logistics leader. The certification is also a sign of dedication and commitment on behalf of businesses, government organizations and consumers to create a better world.

To secure certification, Hot Shot had to show:

• Significant, measurable air quality and/or greenhouse gas improvements while maintaining or improving current levels of other emissions and/or pollutants
• A proven mechanism to quantify benefits
• A verifiable reporting mechanism
• A written, partnership-type agreement
• An education requirement that connects the brand with its environmental benefits

Through these actions, companies like Hot Shot practice highly skilled, highly effective transportation delivery and improve the world for future generations.

About Hot Shot
Hot Shot Delivery Inc. is a full service delivery and logistics company providing the highest caliber courier service in Houston under the motto of “Whatever It Takes!” since 1978. Hot Shot serves clients of all sizes and across all industries. The company uses attentive, innovative problem solving to help clients with court filings, truckloads, critical parts delivery, warehousing, bank deposits and next-flight-out service. In doing so, it reaches the highest levels of ability, expertise and ethics and operates its services to the same level.
For more information,

• Visit our web site: www.hotshot-delivery.com
• Follow Hot Shot on Twitter: @HotShotDelivery
• Like Hot Shot on Facebook: facebook.com/hotshotdelivers
• Or Call our Delivery Service: (713) 869-7575

When storms and other destructive weather-related events strike, shipment becomes a top priority. Shipping organizations are invaluable because they are capable of coordinating the movement of necessary supplies like food, water, medicine and shelter to victims of these devastating events.

Storage can be of great assistance, too. Hot Shot Delivery helps one particular client store Mobile Communication Towers that are deployed via weather balloons. These devices are useful in situations where towers are absent or have been rendered useless by a natural or man-made disaster such as forest fires and terrorist attacks. Their mobile communication towers are stored in our warehouse, as well as strategically throughout our logistics network where they can be mobilized instantly when a situation arises. Getting these devices to the scene of an emergency in the quickest, most efficient way is what Hot Shot Delivery lives for.

In preparation for hurricane season, Hot Shot has the capacity to store emergency relief supplies and generators in trailers around the city giving rescue/relief workers almost immediate access to supplies if a storm should make landfall in our area.

Disasters are tragedies. Delivery and storage logistics are some of the best ways to help prepare for uncertainty when emergencies strike. As shipping and delivery methods become more advanced, so too will the disaster response methods that save lives, rebuild countries, and make the world a better place. Hot Shot aims to continue to be part of the solution.

But our service isn’t just good for your bottom line; It saves lives. Hot Shot is one of the lead delivery services for time-sensitive medical materials- such as heart valves. In the medical world, a late delivery can be the difference between a healthy patient and major medical problems, so we take our job seriously. Your packages are always handled with extreme care by our highly skilled, professional couriers, ensuring that even the most important packages reach their destinations on time and undamaged.

It is no wonder that multiple hospitals, pharmacies and clinics in and around Houston rely on Hot Shot for medical courier and delivery services. We pride ourselves on being there whenever and wherever you need us. We have a heart for delivery – because when we don’t miss a beat, you don’t a miss beat.

As part of that mission, Hot Shot supports positive health for everyone, especially our own drivers. Hot Shot’s drivers are in shape. They sort of have to be to run packages all over, on time. To aid in prevention and help increase awareness for heart disease, our team at Hot Shot Delivery participates in a Hot Shot Health & Wellness program. Each year, a certified trainer comes into our office to help our team members adopt a plan to become physically fit.

In the video below, Eric Donaldson, President of Hot Shot Delivery, talks about how important heart health is to our company:

Eric has lost 60 lbs. in just one year! His health conscience decision to lose weight changed his life and, of course, helped lower his risk of heart disease. You too can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease, just follow these heart healthy tips by the Office of Disease Prevention and Heath Promotion:

-Watch your weight.

-Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.

-Control your cholesterol and blood pressure.

-If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.

-Get active and eat healthy.

-Manage stress.

Do what you can by being aware of your own heart health and get involved in the community to help spread the word about heart disease.

Eric

And the romantic poetry is starting to get a little annoying if you ask me.

Even so, Hot Shot is here to help you keep your honey happy, even if it means racing across town with candy and bracelets. Remember: The only thing worse than forgetting to send something for Valentine’s Day is sending melted chocolates, flattened cupcakes and mangled jewelry.

Sadly, not every delivery service takes as much care as we do. YouTube is packed to the brim with videos of delivery men playing football, hockey, and some yet to be discovered action sports with fragile packages (at Hotshot, we call those “horror movies”). As for timeliness… let’s just say there are some deliveries from the 1980s that have yet to be received.

To be fair, some YouTube deliveries are also above and beyond the call of Valentine’s Day sweetness, featuring bears delivering chocolate and candy to hardworking librarians, like these guys:

Anyway, it doesn’t take Cupid to know that Valentine’s Day is a can’t-miss delivery holiday, when the difference between sending and missing your delivery is the difference between a lovely evening with your darling and a night on the couch… or the front stoop.

And if you made the incredible, jaw-dropping mistake of failing to prepare in advance for the holiday- shame on you, by the way- keep in mind that Hot Shot does same-day delivery, so we can get your package to its destination in less than two hours.

In other words, we can save Valentine’s Day, and you can spend the day writing love notes instead of an apology letter.

But why wait for it to get that close? Schedule your delivery now and put your mind at ease. We don’t miss and we’re not late, so with your confirmation in hand (or email box), all you have to do is find a decent restaurant that won’t cost you a million bucks for a table on February 14^th.

2. Both Hot Shot and Santa Claus use the latest & greatest in tracking technology. Santa was so impressed by Hot Shot’s state-of-the-art tracker that he started using a system modeled after it. Hot Shot’s tracking system lets customers know exactly where their packages are at all times, and Santa figured he could make use of this himself.

3. Hot Shot and Santa both deliver joy during the holiday season! From presents, to treats and sweets, only Hot Shot and Santa can quickly deliver the goods spreading holiday cheer from door to door (or chimney to chimney).

4. With hundreds of staff and delivery drivers, Hot Shot is well-equipped with plenty of man power to ensure that everyone gets their holiday merriment. When Santa noticed how efficient Hot Shot’s staff was, he promptly hired elves and trained them to transport and process items, just like the Hot Shot team.

5. Hot Shot Delivery has a fleet of quick & reliable transportation to get packages delivered as quickly as possible. Santa knew he needed to be as quick as the Hot Shot Delivery team, so he invested in a sleigh and his reindeer. Although not as fancy as a Hot Shot Delivery vehicle, it would just have to do.

6. Everyone knows that Santa works 24/7 in order to make it all the way around the world at all the right times to get kids around the world their presents on time. Hot Shot has deliveries to make to kids, adults and well, everyone! So Hot Shot works around the clock, 24/7 to make sure every package is in the right hands on time, no matter how big or small.

7. Kris Kringle, Papa Noel, St. Nick…all very different names, but all associated to the one and only Santa Claus. Just like Hot Shot’s staff are known as many different things; courier, messenger, delivery driver…all have one purpose, and that’s to satisfy customers during this holiday season!

May this holiday season be filled with warmth, laughter and love. From our family to yours, happy holidays!

The Hot Shot Delivery Family

Some of our favorite Thanksgiving memories are a little more personal. At Hot Shot Delivery, Inc. we are truly a family. We have a lot of pride in what we do and we take care of who we work with, because they take care of our customers. The inspiration for this week’s blog came from the spirit of Thanksgiving and a note our Controller, Phil, sent me about “how thankful he is for the wonderful work and assistance that Rose and the Hot Shot Delivery customer service offer.” It was also sparked by our Office Manager, Amanda, recently recalling coming into our office when the air was full of the aroma of pumpkin pies. That brought me back to one of my favorite Thanksgiving memories.

In 2005, during my first Thanksgiving as President of Hot Shot Delivery, my wife and I had an idea to start a new tradition: to bake 175 homemade pumpkin pies the day before Thanksgiving for the Hot Shot Delivery family! That’s right, just the two of us, in our church’s kitchen, making 175 homemade pumpkin pies in one day.

Lots of flour, sugar, laughter, and well, nine hours later, we had 175 wonderful, individually boxed, homemade pumpkin pies. It was a nice treat for all of our staff, drivers and their families. My wife, being in the restaurant business, gave all of her staff pies as well. We had fun and were delighted to add some joy to the tables of those who do such a great job for us each and every day. However, I think we will leave the pie making up to those that are best at it from here on out.

From all of us at Hot Shot Delivery, thank you for your trust and support. As our friend, customer, or prospective customer, we sincerely appreciate you. Please remember that there are many that do not have anyone to share this holiday with, so open your heart, your home, or if you are able, your wallet. Or, simply give your smile or time. Also be sure to also thank a soldier, their family, and the first responders for keeping us all safe.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hot Shot Delivery!

Gratefully,
Eric

The month of October is a reminder that breast cancer awareness is much needed. Great progress has been made in research in the area of breast cancer. According to breastcancer.org, as of 2010, there were more than 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. I am proud and honored to know a few of these many survivors and will continue to support the awareness of this worthwhile cause.

Hot Shot Delivery is blessed to sit in the heart of one of the largest medical cities in the U.S. Our location has given us the opportunity to take part in all sorts of medical related deliveries. For example, we have the opportunity daily to deliver medical genetic samples that are used by physicians to determine the health of the unborn, the severity of a disease, or to determine if an organ donor is a proper match. This is a responsibly that we do not take lightly.

Serving as Houston’s Courier to the medical community comes with great reward and great responsibility, but occasionally we get a good laugh out of it. One day I went home to tell my kids about the very important new study that we were assisting with. We were responsible for picking up soiled diapers and delivering them to a laboratory for testing. To this day, my kids get a kick out of telling people that we deliver poopy diapers.

Today, as we have always done, we “deliver Houston” and make sure that each and every one of our deliveries gets handled with the respect and attention it deserves. After all, we are not just delivering an envelope, a box, or a sample. Sometimes, we are delivering a life!

Until next time,
Eric

I grew up surrounded by the delivery and courier/messenger business, and today, I am honored to serve as the President of Houston’s leading courier service, Hot Shot Delivery, Inc. Growing up, I never gave a lot of thought to what a messenger was or did. People asked me all the time, “What do you deliver?” For years, my answer was simple: “We deliver envelops, boxes, or whatever you need.”

If you asked me today, my answer would be a little different, as I have developed a deeper appreciation for the importance of our services. I’d tell you: “We deliver, peace of mind to the nervous new associate shipping their first deal to closing.” “We deliver life to the young father that is undergoing emergency valve replacement surgery.” “We deliver time to the busy executive assistant, who no longer has sit on hold to place an order.” “We deliver comfort the patient that can now choose home dialysis.” “We deliver excitement when you watch a sporting event in HD.” “We deliver luxury when you choose to eat a fine seafood meal.”

Finally, “We deliver enjoyment to our customers because they know that when we are on the delivery, they can relax, have peace of mind and time to enjoy the comfort and luxury of life.”

Although my answer has changed, what we do today at Hot Shot Delivery, Inc. is no different than what we have always done. Now that I have turned another year older, I suppose I am getting more sentimental and reflective. Our service options and offerings have expanded, but like Gabriel, our message is still the same.

Be sure to take a moment and reflect on the messengers and messages around you. Here’s to success and health of you and yours. Thank you to all for supporting Hot Shot and for being a part of our family.

All the best,
Eric

For those interested in more information on Saint Gabriel Day – September 29
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel