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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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