LAFAYETTE – Dupré Logistics received recognition in a ceremony for the 2018 “Top 50 Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation.” Michelle Roger accepted the award for Dupré at the Women in Trucking Accelerate! Expo Tues., Nov. 13, at a ceremony in Dallas, Texas.

“I am honored to represent Dupré and proud that we have been recognized for the opportunities we offer women in this industry,” Roger said. “At Dupré we continuously strive to go above and beyond what is expected for both our customers and our employees. The women of Dupré have played an essential role in making the company what it is today, and we work to give back to them by creating an accommodating workplace where everyone can flourish.”

Redefining the Road, the official magazine of the Women in Trucking Association (WIT), announced Dupré and the other award recipients Nov. 5. Dupré – based in Lafayette – is among nearly 150 companies that received nominations; more than 7,000 votes helped determine the top 50 recipients. These companies include motor carriers, third party logistics companies and original equipment manufacturers.

WIT recognized the company as displaying the following characteristics that make it deserving of this prestigious award: corporate cultures that foster gender diversity, competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hours and work requirements, professional development opportunities, and career advancement opportunities. Visit www.womenintrucking.org for the complete list of this year’s recipients.

For more information, visit www.duprelogistics.com for more information.

INCLUDED IN PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT:

Erin Sonnier – Marketing Communications Specialist, Dupré Logistics

Michelle Roger – Director of Administration Strategic Capacity Services, Dupré Logistics

Ellen Voie – President and CEO, Women in Trucking Association

Melissa Lindsey – Strategic Capacity Services Branch Manager Fayetteville, AR, Dupré Logistics

Dupré Logistics is a privately held, asset based provider of transportation and logistics services that include energy and chemical transport, dedicated truck transportation, site logistics, and freight brokerage. We specialize in tanker, hazmat, and petrochemical transportation and complex supply chain solutions in industrial and consumer products. Visit www.duprelogistics.com for more information.