For Reggie Dupré, finding a reliable transporter to deliver fuel to his small service station in rural Louisiana proved difficult.
Frustrated with being overlooked by higher-volume haulers and fully prepared to tackle the problem himself, he founded Dupré Transport in Lafayette in 1980 as a specialized hauler of bulk liquid commodities. Initially, he had only two trucks — one being a spare used for parts — but he aimed to fill the marketplace void for reliable fuel distribution.
Dupré began transporting his own product and soon was asked to provide services for other independent retailers. In 1986, Dupré acquired Fogleman Truck Line, a dry goods transporter dating back to 1932. Two acquisitions later and Dupré was en route to becoming the diverse logistics service provider it is today. Soon after, the company expanded its reach into Arkansas, Texas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Oklahoma as a fuel hauler, and grew its over-the-road capacity. Bolstered by a robust economy, Dupré grew from a truckload fleet into brokerage, traffic management, and dedicated fleets.
Safe Service That’s Profitable
Today, Dupré Logistics operates approximately 750 trucks, employs over 1,100 professional drivers, and has established a network of 10,000 preferred carriers for its SCS group. Dupré operates from hubs near major metropolitan areas and serves all of the contiguous 48 states and parts of Canada and Mexico.
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l1980Initiation of Dupré Transport Gasoline Diesel Distribution -
l1985Entry into Bulk Chemicals Services -
l1986Entry into Dry Van Service -
l1993Entry into Non-Asset Service -
l19951st Dedicated Contract Service Agreement -
l1997Behavioral Based Safety Program Implemented -
l2001Fatigue Management Program Implemented -
l2006Exit of Asset Based Dry Van Transactional Market -
l2008Dupré Transport becomes Dupré Logistics -
l20101st ATA President’s Trophy -
l2011Entry into US Shale services market -
l20142nd ATA President’s Trophy
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l2016Expansion into Los Angeles and Atlanta
