Stonepeak has partnered with Dupré Logistics, a privately held transportation company specializing in innovative logistics solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Dupré provides energy-distribution services, onsite and private fleet services, and strategic capacity brokerage services to a diverse group of blue-chip customers throughout the United States. The company, headquartered in Lafayette, La., has an extensive presence on the Gulf Coast and widespread coverage across the rest of the country. Dupré maintains a fleet of more than 700 trucks and 1,000 professional drivers, and is partnered with more than 16,000 preferred carriers.
In conjunction with the announcement, Chris Sower has been appointed interim CEO of Dupré, succeeding Mike Weindel. Sower brings more than 25 years of experience in supply-chain logistics and has served in leadership positions at companies similar to Dupré that are essential to the movement of goods in the United State