Economic indicators are used to predict future trends in many industries, and they directly influence how and when businesses and consumers spend money. The logistics industry is no different. Information about the economy can help predict increases or decreases in manufacturing, which influences the number of truckloads of products being moved. The health of the […]
Dupré Logistics enters specialty produce transportation market with acquisition of Michigan broker

LAFAYETTE, LA (NOVEMBER 12, 2020) – Dupré Logistics has completed its acquisition of Michigan-based TTS Logistics, marking the company’s entry into the specialty produce transportation market. TTS Logistics will now be known as TTS Logistics, a Dupré Logistics Company. Dupré has long been a leading provider of energy and chemical transportation logistics services. The TTS […]
Employee Spotlight: Holly Sellers

Holly Sellers Assistant Operations Manager Corpus Christi, TX Service Group: Dedicated Holly Sellers’ experience in her previous roles, both at Dupré and elsewhere, has provided her with the versatility and experience to be the servant leader that she is. She is currently an Assistant Operations Manager in the Dedicated Group. As a former OTR driver, […]
By the Numbers: The State of Transportation Part 3
Part 3 out of our 3 part series “The State of Transportation”- BY THE NUMBERS 28% – The percentage of increase in container traffic at US ports since 2009 50 million tons- The amount of freight that is moved across our nation everyday $28 billion- The annual cost of truck congestion To continue reading download the printable […]
The Impact of Technology on Supply Chain Management

New technology is transforming daily business processes for many in supply chain management. The need for real-time tracking and accurate delivery systems makes supply chain management ripe for technological innovation — and mobile, wireless, handheld technology is leading the way throughout the logistics and transportation sectors. With the ever-changing aspect of technology, keeping up with […]
Seven Facts to know about ELDs

Since Dec. 18, 2017, the start of the Phase II Compliance Phase of ELD standards, compliance to the new ELD standards has come faster for bigger fleet companies. The bigger fleets generally have complied and have been less disgruntled, compared to the smaller fleets. Pre-mandate, the smaller fleets, in particular, were wary of the decrease […]
How Dupré Logistics Saved the Day for One Major Food Manufacturer

The Supply Chain Solution At Dupré Logistics we pride ourselves on being a leading capacity solutions provider serving an array of industries, not the least of which is food manufacturing. Through our vast experience, expertise and innovative problem-solving approach, we are able to tackle the daily logistics dilemmas this industry faces with ease. This client’s […]
Recognizing Women’s Accomplishments and Leadership During National Women’s History Month

Dupré Logistics’ Liz Giddings, manager of Dupré’s Jacksonville, Florida’s branch, has been named to Women in Trucking Association’s Content Advisory Council. Giddings has worked in the trucking industry for more than 20 years. “Transportation is part of who I am and how I manage my life,” Giddings said. “I came back from the Women in […]
Dupré Logistics Driver Named Highway Angel for Heroic Deeds that Helped Save A Family

(LAFAYETTE, LA) – Dupré Logistics driver Fernandez Garner doesn’t consider what he did heroic, but the Truckload Carriers Association sees things differently. About 3:30 p.m. June 17, 2017, Garner, a 55-year-old New Orleans native who now lives in Humble, Texas, was driving toward Dallas on I-45 N. He remembers that he was just before mile […]
Dupré Promotes Al Lacombe to Vice President of Safety and Risk Management

(LAFAYETTE, LA) – Today leading capacity solutions provider Dupré Logistics announced the promotion of Al Lacombe to Vice President of Safety and Risk Management. Starting as a driver, Al has subsequently grown the company into a leader in safety nationwide. “Al has led Dupré to become a leader in safe operation and an innovator in […]