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NTTC Recognizes Dupre’ Transport for Safety Performance

Dupre’ Transport’s liquid and dry bulk operations from the chemical, site and tank operations will be recognized for safety next month during the National Tank Truck Carriers 58th conference in San Antonio, Texas

by Staff
April 13, 2006
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Dupre’ Transport’s liquid and dry bulk operations from the chemical, site and tank operations will be recognized for safety next month during the National Tank Truck Carriers 58th conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Dupre’ will be honored for its 2005 personnel safety performance in the 15- to 22-million mile class.
“Our safety vision is to be the safest transportation and logistics company in North America,” said Al Lacombe, director of safety & security for Dupre’. “We are proud to receive this validation as we continue our journey towards our safety vision. Our dedicated team of professional drivers and leaders supported by our safety department has worked together to make this happen.”
Founded in 1945, NTTC is a trade association composed of 200 trucking companies that specialize in the nationwide distribution of bulk liquids, industrial gases and dry products in cargo tank motor vehicles. In addition to carrier members, NTTC is supported by more than 250 suppliers of goods and services to the tank truck industry as associate members.
Dupre’ Transport has more than 750 team members that will produce over $100 million in revenue in 2006. The company operates more than 30 profit centers in six states. The company's two business groups, Dupre' Tank and Dupre' Logistics, are headquartered in Lafayette, La.
For details, visit www.dupretransport.com.

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