Technology is important for creating the best logistics solutions. From supply chain management efficiencies to driver safety and satisfaction, technology is being utilized to meet growing demands in the most cost effective way possible. Drivers are a critical part of the supply chain. Making sure drivers are safe, providing them assistance with staying compliant with […]
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association (LMTA), in cooperation with the American Trucking Association (ATA), recently awarded Dupré Logistics Site Logistics Group the 2015 Safety Award for outstanding achievement in highway safety in the 9-12 million mile class. The award was sponsored by Great West Casualty a transportation insurance provider. “This is an important recognition of […]
The logistics of chemical transportation – managing the movement of sometimes life-threatening, hazardous materials from one place to another – presentsva high level of risk and liability, both for shipper and carrier. This ecosystem of chemical manufacturers, chemical logistics experts and tank truck drivers is much more complex than your typical over-the-roadvtrucking operation. Moving toilet […]
It’s been a challenge for the tank truck industry to estimate and measure the overall impact this important transportation system has on the nation. In late 2015, the National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. (NTTC) announced the availability of its Tank Truck Industry Market Analysis publication. This document highlights the results of an inaugural study which […]
What determines your best choice for a logistics partner? Is it their reputation? Their safety rating? What makes your logistics partner stand out from the competition? Factors such as reputation, safety record and pricing warrant serious consideration, but what key components need to be analyzed to determine the best solution – one that is economical, […]
The New Year means different things to businesses – increased production, downtime because of staff vacation and/or possibly, an increase in demand for your product, depending on your business. Without a doubt, suppliers in the logistics industry are ramping up for the increased need for their products to be delivered without incident, and on time, […]
Using metrics to measure success is important in the trucking industry. When it comes to logistics (and many other industries), “what gets measured, gets improved.” This is important to consider – businesses can spend a lot of time developing metrics for their business, but are they the right ones? Do the metrics that you’re using […]
Earlier this year, the National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. (NTTC)announced the availability of its Tank Truck Industry Market Analysispublication, authored by American Trucking Associations’ Chief Economist Bob Costello and his team. For those of us in the tank truck industry, this was a long-awaited document – it’s the first time that our industry has taken […]
November 19th, Dupré Logistics, LLC hosted its Annual Client Colloquium featuring a presentation by one of the country’s most informed economists Dr. Alan Beaulieu. Dr. Beaulieu presented his informed projections on the future of the economy and predicted increased economic growth in late 2016, 2017 and 2018. Preceding the dinner, some of the attendees also […]
The American Trucking Association (ATA), the national image and advocacy organization for the U.S trucking industry, has recognized Dupré Logistics for their safety performance. The ATA’s Annual Safety and Human Resources Conference awards ceremony was held on November 4, 2015 in Little Rock, AR. Dupré Logistics was presented with 2 awards based on their 2014 […]
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