Business ProfileforHOT Shred
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On March 21, 2022, BBB contacted HOT Shred regarding advertised claims on their website https://www.hotshred.net.
HOT Shred advertises they are "Bonded and Fully Insured."
BBB Code of Advertising states the primary responsibility for truthful and non-deceptive advertising restswith the advertiser. Advertising should be prepared to substantiate any objective claims or offers madebefore publication or broadcast. Upon request, they should present such substantiation promptly to theadvertising medium or BBB. BBB requested HOT Shred provide proof of insurance and surety bond.
HOT Shred also advertises testimonials on their website.
BBB Code of Advertising states in general, advertising which uses testimonials or endorsements is likely tomislead or confuse if it is not genuine and does not actually represent the current opinion of the endorser.If a consumer’s experience represented in an advertisement is not the typical experience of those usingthe product or service unless the advertisement clearly and conspicuously discloses what the expectedresults will be.BBB requests HOT Shred to disclose and substantiate the typical result from customers’ testimonials.
BBB requested HOT Shred to disclose and substantiate the typical result from customers’ testimonials.
Lastly, HOT Shred advertises they provide OSHA Compliance programs. HOT Shred responded to BBB they provide this service through their administrator Compliance Publishing. BBB reviewed the providers’ list for OSHA-Authorized Online Outreach Training Providers and could notverify Compliance Publishing was on the provider list. BBB requested HOT Shred to substantiate the service or discontinue the advertisement.
As of April 7, 2022, HOT Shred did not respond to BBB's request for substantiation of our concerns.
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Business Details
This is a multi-location business.
- Location of This Business
- 390 S McLennan Loop, Elm Mott, TX 76640-3725
- BBB File Opened:
- 2/8/2017
- Years in Business:
- 8
- Business Started:
- 3/7/2016
- Business Incorporated:
- 3/7/2016
- Licensing Information:
- This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
- Type of Entity:
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Alternate Business Name
- Heart of Texas Services, LLC
- Heart of Texas Shred
- Heart of Texas Shred MedWaste Waco
- Related Businesses
- Business Management
- Mr. James E. Lankford, Managing Member
- Mr. Brad Lankford, COO
- Contact Information
Principal
- Mr. James E. Lankford, Managing Member
- Mr. Brad Lankford, COO
Customer Contact
- Mr. Brad Lankford, COO
- Additional Contact Information
Fax Numbers
- (254) 301-9686Primary Fax
- (254) 523-4179Other Fax
Phone Numbers
- (254) 826-2069Other Phone
- (254) 301-9686
Customer Complaints
0 Customer Complaints
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