Last week we highlighted important changes made by the USDOT to the Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations. While many shippers are not fully aware of the impact of these changes, a failure to properly prepare, plan and manage for them will result in higher costs and breakdowns in your supply chain. In an industry that […]
Earlier this month new Hours of Service regulations were put into effect by the US Department of Transportation. While this has earned lots of attention from trucking companies, many shippers are, at best, only slightly aware of these changes. While the changes at first glance may seem small, and there are some pundits who claim […]
The best products and services work double-duty. If you’re doing it right, your products and services can double as their own marketing strategies. Think about it: when was the last time you made a buying decision based off of what you saw in a commercial or saw in an advertisement? Sure, it happens all the […]
With it, your supply chain reduces costs, maintains the highest standards of safety, and complies with all government regulations. Without it…who knows? We’re talking about a culture of safety. This isn’t just an important part of the process of building a safer supply chain—it’s really the only part. At Dupré Logistics, we focus on building […]
Be honest: when you hear about ecological disasters on the news, how much attention do you really pay to the damage totals? Such high numbers seem to be tossed around on such a routine basis that it’s difficult to understand the very human impact that millions—and even billions—of dollars of damage can do. That’s why […]
Anyone who’s in the distribution business will tell you that your company will only run as well as the drivers you hire—and that statement couldn’t be more true. After all, it’s not the managers or the supply chain experts who drive the trucks. Without excellent drivers, no distribution would get done and logistics would be […]
Wednesday, The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) Association recognized Dupré Logistics with the Grand Award in the 31.5 – 40 million mile class in Personnel Safety. Dupré has a long history of carrying hazardous materials via tank truck and has been a NTTC member since 1984. As a full service logistics provider, Dupré drivers were […]
Moving chemicals across large distances is not an easy task—but somebody’s got to be up to the challenge. As it turns out, transporting chemicals safely and responsibly isn’t just about the machinery and equipment you use, but also the people you select to ensure that the operation is running smoothly. We at Dupre Logistics work […]
Businesses are used to making compromises. If they want to be eco-friendly, they prepare to pay more in costs. If they want more safety, they need to work harder. People believe that to make an “improvement,” you also have to make some sort of “compromise.” But not every improvement needs to be offset by negative […]
The South Louisiana Chapter of the National Safety Council (NSC) recently presented Dupré Logistics with the Occupational Safety Award of Merit for 2 million to 4 million hours worked. Thirty-five companies or divisions of companies entered the contest with an average incidence rate of 1.07. Dupré’s incident rate of 0.89 qualified the company for the […]
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