Dupré Logistics has added Dallas TX and Buffalo NY to its list of branch offices as part of a continuing expansion of the brokerage and 3PL groups. Five new managers have been appointed as part of this expansion.
The Buffalo branch is strategically placed on the East Coast as part of the company’s regional expansion. The Buffalo branch manager Peter Szymanski has been serving the markets up and down the eastern corridor since December 4. Szymanski joins Dupré from USA Truck and has been in the industry for more than 10 years.
The new Dallas branch opened on December 12 to serve markets throughout the Southwest and will be led by Branch Manager Josh Harrington. He has worked throughout the country for more than 10 years with M2 Logistics and C H Robinson.
“These branch openings and the selection of highly experienced professionals is the key to our larger strategy of serving our customers in an expanded intermediary and 3PL network,” said Dupré Logistics General Manager of Strategic Capacity Services Angelo Byrd. “Following each branch opening, and as our network expands, we will continue to invest in people, infrastructure, and technology to support our growth over the next five years.”
The company also announced the addition of branch managers who have a variety of logistics management and sales experience who will play a vital role in growing the SCS group nationwide and throughout North America:
• Carl Barata, branch manager, Los Angeles CA: Barata brings over 25 years of experience and has previously worked with COFC Logistics, USA Truck, and DHL (formerly Exel Logistics).
• Demond Kennedy, branch manager, Atlanta GA: Kennedy most recently worked for Amazon but over the last 16 years has had a range of experience including J B Hunt, DHL Freight, Werner Enterprises, and C H Robinson.
• George Lobrano, branch manager, Lafayette LA: Lobrano has almost 20 years experience in logistics with companies such as Amazon, Landair, Capital Transportation Solutions, J B Hunt, and C H Robinson.