Congress and the Obama Administration can do more to help the nation’s trucking industry serve the U.S. economy safely and efficiently. That should be the trucking industry’s message in 2015, according to Steve Williams, chairman and CEO of Maverick USA in Little Rock, Arkansas, and Chairman of the Alliance for Driver Safety & Security (aka […]
Reduced crude oil prices in late 2014 have translated into lower prices at the pump, but what exactly do lower oil prices mean for supply chain strategies? There has been much discussion about how the decreasing fuel costs in 2014 are pushing the industry toward Lean supply chain principles, like using cross functional methods to […]
Sustainability has been a buzzword for many industries over the past 20 years, and with good reason. As concerns increase about climate change and our economy’s fuel dependence, many in the trucking industry are beginning to take a serious interest. Heavy-duty trucks constitute the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions within the transportation sector (with […]
Since its emergence in 2010, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) CSA program has been both important and controversial for carriers, shippers and fleet operators alike. The CSA program has long teetered between conceptual support and heavy practical criticism. While the program’s objectives and safety potential remain points of solidarity throughout […]
This year, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is expected to publish a Final Rule mandating the use of electronic logging devices (ELD) or electronic onboard recorders (EBOR) for drivers and fleets. According to the January 2015 DOT report on significant rulings, the mandate (MAP-21) is expected to be released September 30, 2015, but actual enforcement […]
Doug Place named Executive Vice President – Mark Roberts named CFO Recently, Dupré Logistics promoted Mark Roberts to Chief Financial Officer, a move that allows the company to continue the process of expanding the capabilities of their Accounting, Finance, and technology groups to handle projected growth in the next five years. Former CFO Doug Place […]
With shifts in technology, demographics and market demand, 2015 is shaping up to be an interesting but challenging year. The North American economy is gradually picking up speed after a few challenging years and is expected to have a 3.4% expansion in 2015. But what does this mean for the trucking industry, and how will […]
Dupré Logistics was recently recognized by BP Lubricants USA, Inc. for meeting BP’s Driving Safety Standards. The BP Driving Safety Standards awards are a show of recognition for logistics carriers who cooperate with the company’s ongoing efforts to meet the requirements of the BP Driving Safety Policy. Dave Scherer, Road Safety Compliance Manager, BP Lubricants […]
Are you facing a bad shipping situation? Has a delivery been delayed? Is it late, and the material you’re sending needs to be there in just a day or two? Do you have materials with multiple shipping needs, and a lot of company uncertainty about how to fulfill the orders? In an age of economic […]
The 3PL is an increasingly important part of key manufacturing and retail sectors, and business is going very well. A 2014 study by Capgemini consulting found strongly positive statistics for many aspects of the 3PL/customer (or “shipper”) relationship. The survey found that logistics costs were reduced by 11%, inventory costs were reduced by 6%, and […]
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