SCM World has released its 4th annual Chief Supply Chain Officer Report. Highlighting new trends in demand volatility, complex customer expectations, and deeper operational integration in value chains, the report sheds light on a variety of shifting directions in the supply chain world. The research features 1,068 executive’s answers to 129 questions, offering insight into […]
In an effort to utilize in-truck computers while complying with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, Dupré Logistics is installing printers into their trucks. For a number of years, Dupré has been utilizing on-board computers for direct client input and communication. The need for paperwork DOT compliance and customer requirements prompted the carrier to explore the […]
Last week, The American Trucking Association (ATA), the national image and advocacy organization for the U.S. trucking industry, recognized Dupré Logistics for their performance. The ATA’s Annual Safety and Human Resources Conference awards ceremony was held on September 26, 2013 in Reno, Nev. Dupré Logistics was presented with 3 awards based on 2012 safety performance. […]
Dupré Logistics, a trucking and logistics provider operating throughout the United States, is partnering with local fire emergency responders to prevent rollovers of water transporting fire trucks, known in the industry as a water tanker. With a DVD produced through National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) association, Dupré’s local Field Safety Representatives are sharing training and […]
When searching for best practices in managing your shipments and carriers there is a lot of attention paid to things like technology, workflow management, compliance and reconciliation. While there is always the symbolic nod to “personnel management,” we’ve always been surprised how little attention is paid to what, in our experience, is the critical linchpin – The […]
Reggie Dupré, CEO of Dupré Logistics, spoke about the company’s innovative safety program at the annual Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference in a panel titled: How Regulations & Customer Demand are Driving Safety Technology Forward. Dupré provided the unique perspective as an operator who relies on recruiting, retaining, training and knowing their drivers who implement the […]
The Texas Motor Transport Association (TMTA), the statewide trade organization which partners with the American Trucking Association, recognized Dupré Logistics, LLC for their safety performance. On August 8, 2013 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop, Texas the company was recognized for safety achievement for motor carriers excelling in Highway Safety. The TMTA program […]
Over the last four weeks, we’ve highlighted the changes, impact and best approaches to adjust to the new Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations that were rolled out on July 1, 2013. Net, net the impact of these regulations will be: Increased capacity constraints Increased stress on an infrastructure that is already pushed to its full […]
Over the last month we’ve shared some important insights into the impact of the recent changes in the Hours of Services (HOS) regulations. Whether you’re looking for an overview of the changes, how these changes can impact you, or you want to know the best practices for dealing with these changes; you can find them […]
Over the last two weeks we highlighted some of the impacts the new hours of service regulations are going to have on logistics providers and shippers alike. The bottom line is that in a system that is already taxed, with processes that already operate with minimal fail-safe protocols, the margin for error is virtually disappearing. […]
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