# Dupré Logistics > Chemical, Energy & Reefer Specialist · Lafayette, LA · Founded 1980 **Canonical URL:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/dupre-logistics/ **Markdown source:** https://instant-rates.com/freight-brokers/dupre-logistics/index.md **Last updated:** 2026-04-27 --- ## Key facts - Founded 1980 · headquartered in Lafayette, LA - Privately held - Gross revenue: $0.065B (est.) per Transport Topics 2024 - Primary freight modes: Reefer ## About Dupré Logistics was founded in 1980 in Lafayette, Louisiana, and has spent more than four decades building expertise in the transportation of specialized freight — particularly temperature-controlled products, chemical and energy sector cargo, and dry van truckload. Lafayette's position in the heart of Louisiana's petrochemical corridor made chemical and energy logistics a natural specialization, and Dupré developed deep relationships with carriers qualified to handle regulated, hazardous, and temperature-sensitive freight in the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Over the decades, Dupré expanded its brokerage and managed transportation capabilities alongside its asset operations, developing into a full logistics company that serves clients in food and beverage, chemicals, agriculture, and manufacturing. The company's reefer expertise is particularly relevant for food and beverage shippers in the South Central US, where temperature-controlled lanes connecting Louisiana, Texas, and the broader Southeast are critical. Dupré remains privately held after more than 40 years in business, giving it the operational continuity and regional focus that its specialized client base values. Today, Dupré Logistics generates an estimated $65 million in annual gross revenue and operates as a regional specialist rather than a national generalist. For shippers moving chemical, energy, or temperature-controlled freight along Gulf Coast and South Central corridors, Dupré offers carrier relationships, regulatory knowledge, and regional market depth that national brokers often cannot match. Shippers needing LTL, intermodal, or flatbed services should look elsewhere, as those modes are outside Dupré's core service profile. ## Load types | Mode | Status | |---|---| | Dry Van TL | ✓ Active | | Refrigerated | ● Primary | | LTL | Not offered | | Intermodal | Not offered | | Flatbed | Not offered | | Air / Expedited | Not offered | | Bulk / Tank | ✓ Active | | Parcel | Not offered | Source: Transport Topics Top 100 Freight Brokerages, 2024 ## FMCSA & Licensing FMCSA MC# and DOT# not confirmed for Dupré Logistics, LLC. Verify current broker authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching the legal entity name before tendering a load. ## Coverage All 48 contiguous states, with Gulf Coast and South Central concentration **Strongest lanes:** - Louisiana-Texas Gulf Coast - Gulf Coast-Southeast - South Central-Midwest ## Pros & Cons **What shippers like:** - 40+ years of Gulf Coast chemical and energy freight expertise — uncommon depth for a broker - Strong reefer carrier network for temperature-sensitive freight in South Central lanes - Privately held with long operational history and stable client relationships - Carrier relationships qualified for hazardous and regulated freight in chemical corridors - Managed transportation capabilities for clients needing more than spot brokerage **Common complaints:** - Regional focus limits carrier depth and leverage outside Gulf Coast and South Central lanes - Does not serve LTL, intermodal, flatbed, or cross-border freight - No self-service digital quoting or instant booking tools - Revenue scale of ~$65M means less spot market leverage than top-tier national brokers - Less suitable for general-freight shippers without chemical, energy, or reefer needs ## FAQ ### Is Dupré Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker? Dupré Logistics operates as a licensed property broker under FMCSA authority, and its asset operations hold separate carrier authority. Shippers tendering brokered freight should verify the current MC number and active broker authority status at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov by searching 'Dupré Logistics' before tendering a load. ### What types of freight does Dupré Logistics move? Dupré Logistics specializes in refrigerated (reefer) truckload and chemical/energy sector freight as its primary modes, with dry van truckload as a secondary capability. The company does not focus on LTL, intermodal, flatbed, or cross-border freight. Shippers in food, beverage, chemicals, or agriculture will find the best fit. ### How do Dupré Logistics's rates compare to other freight brokers? Dupré competes on market rates for reefer and chemical freight, where specialized carrier availability limits commodity-broker competition. For Gulf Coast and South Central reefer lanes, Dupré's carrier network depth typically provides competitive options. 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