When you drive for Decker, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits and a driver-friendly environment that emphasizes respect, family values and quality time at home. We offer a variety of geographic territories for both reefer and flatbed professional truck drivers. Plus, you’ll enjoy some of the best equipment on the road.
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Decker Has A Driving Job For You
Home Weekly Reefer
You’ll find yourself traveling 2,300 to 2,500 miles per week throughout America’s Heartland. Weekly home time available depending on where you live.
Home Weekly Reefer Pay
$1,250 - $2,000 Guaranteed Pay!
(in designated areas)
Earn up to $.75 per mile, including monthly bonuses
Average $78,000 A Year
Verified Experience Per Mile
0 - 3 months = $.52 cpm
3 - 11 months = $.55 cpm
1 - 2 yrs of total experience = $.56 cpm
2 - 3 yrs of total experience = $.57 cpm
3 - 4 yrs of total experience = $.58 cpm
4 - 5 yrs of total experience = $.59 cpm
5 - 6 yrs of total experience = $.60 cpm
6 - 7 yrs of total experience = $.61 cpm
7 - 8 yrs of total experience = $.62 cpm
8 - 10 yrs of total experience = $.64 cpm
10-12 yrs of total experience = $.66 cpm
12-15 yrs of total experience = $.68 cpm
15+ yrs of total experience = $.70 cpm
Max/Cap - $.70 per mile
Students - will get a $.03 cpm increase after 90 days & then $.01 increase annually thereafter until cap
$.01 raise after 90 days (for drivers not starting at the cap)
$.01 raise annually thereafter until cap (for drivers not starting at the cap or ending at cap after 90 days)
Short Haul Pay
Base mileage pay will be increased according to the following graduated scale for loaded miles less than 400 miles in length. In order to qualify for the additional mileage pay, the total loaded miles must fit the below scale, split loads will not qualify.
0-100 = .20 cpm
101-150 = .15 cpm
151-200 = .12 cpm
201-250 = .09 cpm
251-300 = .06 cpm
301-350 = .03 cpm
351-400 = .02 cpm
OTR Reefer
Our OTR division runs the 48 continental states and averaging 2,600 to 2,800 miles per week. More than 70% of the runs are west of Ohio. Flexible, reliable home time every 2 to 3 weeks.
OTR Reefer Pay
Guaranteed Weekly Minimum Pay!
Earn up to $.75 per mile, including monthly bonuses
Average $75,000 A Year
Verified Experience Per Mile
0 - 3 months = $.52 cpm
3 - 11 months = $.55 cpm
1 - 2 yrs of total experience = $.56 cpm
2 - 3 yrs of total experience = $.57 cpm
3 - 4 yrs of total experience = $.58 cpm
4 - 5 yrs of total experience = $.59 cpm
5 - 6 yrs of total experience = $.60 cpm
6 - 7 yrs of total experience = $.61 cpm
7 - 8 yrs of total experience = $.62 cpm
8 - 10 yrs of total experience = $.64 cpm
10-12 yrs of total experience = $.66 cpm
12-15 yrs of total experience = $.68 cpm
15+ yrs of total experience = $.70 cpm
Max/Cap - $.70 per mile
Students - will get a $.03 cpm increase after 90 days & then $.01 increase annually thereafter until cap
$.01 raise after 90 days (for drivers not starting at the cap)
$.01 raise annually thereafter until cap (for drivers not starting at the cap or ending at cap after 90 days)
Short Haul Pay
Base mileage pay will be increased according to the following graduated scale for loaded miles less than 400 miles in length. In order to qualify for the additional mileage pay, the total loaded miles must fit the below scale, split loads will not qualify.
0-100 = .20 cpm
101-150 = .15 cpm
151-200 = .12 cpm
201-250 = .09 cpm
251-300 = .06 cpm
301-350 = .03 cpm
351-400 = .02 cpm
Midwest Flatbed
Hauling mostly steel and building products, you’ll be running through the Central Midwest averaging 2,100 to 2,200 (home weekly) or 2,300 to 2,400 (out 14 days).
Midwest Flatbed Pay
Guaranteed Weekly Pay $1,000 - $1,700!
(in designated areas)
Earn up to $.75 per mile, including monthly bonuses
Average $72,000 A Year
0 - 3 months = $.53 cpm
3 - 11 months = $.56 cpm
1 - 2 yrs of total experience = $.60 cpm
2 - 3 yrs of total experience = $.61 cpm
3 - 4 yrs of total experience = $.62 cpm
4 - 5 yrs of total experience = $.63 cpm
5 - 6 yrs of total experience = $.64 cpm
6 - 7 yrs of total experience = $.65 cpm
7 - 8 yrs of total experience = $.66 cpm
8 - 10 yrs of total experience = $.67 cpm
10-12 yrs of total experience = $.68 cpm
12-15 yrs of total experience = $.69 cpm
15+ yrs of total experience = $.70 cpm
Max/Cap - $.70 per mile
A driver at this level can earn up to $.75 cpm with bonuses
Students - will get a $.03 cpm increase after 90 days & then $.01 increase annually thereafter until cap
$.01 raise after 90 days (for drivers not starting at the cap)
$.01 raise annually thereafter until cap (for drivers not starting at the cap or ending at cap after 90 days)
Tarp Pay
Tarp Pay (up to $50.00 total per load)
$25.00 to tarp or untarp
$25.00 to secure or unsecure
OTR Flatbed
If you’re looking for outstanding starting pay and an average of 2,300 to 2,500 miles per week, look no further than our OTR Flatbed division, based out of Bessemer, Alabama. Like our Midwest Flatbed fleet, you’ll be hauling mostly steel and building products. Flexible, reliable home time every 2 to 3 weeks with home weekly available in areas of GA, AL, MS, LA, and TN.
OTR Flatbed Pay
Guaranteed Weekly Minimum Pay!
Earn up to $.75 per mile, including monthly bonuses
Average $70,000 A Year
6 - 11 months = $.56 cpm
1 - 2 yrs of total experience = $.60 cpm
2 - 3 yrs of total experience = $.61 cpm
3 - 4 yrs of total experience = $.62 cpm
4 - 5 yrs of total experience = $.63 cpm
5 - 6 yrs of total experience = $.64 cpm
6 - 7 yrs of total experience = $.65 cpm
7 - 8 yrs of total experience = $.66 cpm
8 - 10 yrs of total experience = $.67 cpm
10-12 yrs of total experience = $.68 cpm
12-15 yrs of total experience = $.69 cpm
15+ yrs of total experience = $.70 cpm
Max/Cap - $.70 per mile
A driver at this level can earn up to $.75 cpm with bonuses
$.01 raise after 90 days (for drivers not starting at the cap)
$.01 raise annually thereafter until cap (for drivers not starting at the cap or ending at cap after 90 days)
Tarp Pay
Tarp Pay (up to $50.00 total per load)
$25.00 to tarp or untarp
$25.00 to secure or unsecure
Fort Dodge, IA Short-Haul
Looking for a gig close to home? The majority of our local loads are hauled within a 250 mile radius of Fort Dodge with the occasional backhaul. Find yourself home at night and every weekend. Talk to a recruiter to learn about our other dedicated and local opportunities.
Fort Dodge Short-Haul Pay
$1000 per Week Guaranteed Pay
Annual Pay Raises
1¢ per mile increase after first 90 days of employment.
HazMat Loads
Drivers pulling placarded HazMat loads will be paid an additional $85.00 per load.
Duty Codes
Description
Pays
Duty Code
Stop pay (excluding load origin and final delivery)
$25.00
1
Miscellaneous Pay
For each backhaul, (backhauls do not include load originations out of Ft. Dodge or Mediapolis/Sperry) the driver will receive the following pay:
Description
Pays
Duty Code
1. Driver takes empty trailer to load origin, tarps and secures the load
$25.00
12
2. Driver delivers load to final destination and removes securement and tarps
$25.00
12
3. Loads originating at USG East Chicago, IN
$20.00
10
Teams
Want to drive with a friend? Our teams not only assist with delivering tight loads in a timely manner, but many of our teams are in a mix of dedicated reefer freight with consistent and steady miles.
Teams Pay
Base pay = $.60 cpm split
$0.62 cpm - 12-14,000 miles per month*
$0.64 cpm - 14-16,000 miles per month*
$0.66 cpm - 16-18,000 miles per month*
$0.68 cpm - 18,000 + miles per month*
* Bonus miles (all miles over 12,000 per month) will begin to calculate at the start of the first full calendar month of employment.
Accessorial pay will be split between the team:
Short Haul Pay – Base mileage pay will be increased according to the following graduated scale for loaded miles less than 400 miles in length. In order to qualify for the additional mileage pay, the total loaded miles must fit the below scale, split loads will not qualify.
Loaded Miles
Cents Per Mile Over Base
0-100
.20
101-150
.15
151-200
.12
201-250
.09
251-300
.06
301-350
.03
351-400
.02
East Coast Pay
loads delivering East of I-81, (origins W. of MS River) - $50.00
loads delivering East of I-81 (all other origins) - $25.00
Earn Outstanding Pay with Annual Raises
REEFER DRIVERS
Guaranteed Pay Minimum
90-Day pay raise
Annual pay raises
Monthly bonuses
Short haul and East Coast pay
Stop pay
HazMat pay
Trailer washout pay
Layover pay
Automatic detention pay
Breakdown pay
FLATBED DRIVERS
Guaranteed Pay Minimum
90-Day pay raise
Annual pay raises
Monthly bonuses
Stop pay
Tarp and Securement pay
Chicago cross town loads
Short haul and East Coast pay
HazMat pay
Layover pay
Breakdown pay
Ask about our Weekly Guaranteed Pay for certain areas!
Great Benefits for Company Drivers
Insurance
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Prescription card ($0 Generics)
Flexible spending account
Disability & cancer insurance
Life insurance
Other Benefits
401(k) with 50% match of up to 8% deferral
Paid vacation
1 week after 6 months
1 week after 1-2 years
2 weeks after 3-6 years
3 weeks after 7+ years
Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
Transflo mobile app
Rider program
BestPass and Drivewyze for tolls and scales
One dog up to 85 lbs; Two dogs no more than 40 lbs combined
Professional Driver Center
Break room with TV, vending machines, microwaves, coffee, wi-fi
Quiet rooms with computer, telephone, recliner and TV
Decker Podcast
Home Weekly Reefer
OTR Reefer
Midwest Flatbed
OTR Flatbed
Fort Dodge, IA Short-Haul
Teams
