Written by Jesse Butler, Driver Recruiter at Decker Truck Line According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average pay for a tractor trailer truck driver was $42,480 in 2017. The demand for drivers does not seem to be going away. In fact, according to BLS, the expected need for tractor trailer truck drivers is increasing… Read More
Driver Appreciation Week #MMLIVE Sept 10th, 2018 Every day our drivers are out on the road making sacrifices for all of us. They are hardworking, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, grandmas or grandpas, aunts and uncles. They are our loved ones, making sure we are being taken care of. Andrea shared a reminder of what a… Read More
Congratulations to our July Professional Drivers of the Month! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to safety!
Since his start with us at the beginning of the year, Decker Professional Driver, Logan Dorhout, has worked hard, and it is paying off! He and his wife are proud to report that they are almost finished building their dream home. Looking great, Logan! Keep up the good work!
Just a day after the devastating Marshalltown, Iowa tornado on July 19th, Decker Professional Driver, Michael Massey was routed to Marshalltown to pick up a load. Despite the events of the previous day, he was told he would still be able to pick up his load Friday night; unfortunately, plans changed, and he was unable… Read More
DECKER PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS: We want to know why you love to Drive with Decker! Send us a video of yourself, explaining what you love about Decker and what keeps you around. Each entrant will receive a $15 Pilot gift card, and 3 winners will be picked from all the entries. The winners will each receive… Read More
Not many people can say they get the opportunity to travel across the country for their job, but Decker Professional Driver Michael Dosch can. Michael is pulling the New Belgium Brewing trailer in New Belgium’s “Clips of Faith” Beer & Film Tour this year. This year’s tour has three stops spread out through August and… Read More
The 2018 Iowa Truck Driving Championships were held at Prairie Meadows Hotel and Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa on June 14 and 15, 2018. Approximately 103 professional truck drivers participated in the two-day event. All the drivers were tested in four areas: pre-trip vehicle inspection, written exam, personal interview, and driving skills. There were eight classes… Read More
In response to the evolving needs and desires of professional drivers in a growing and demanding trucking industry, Decker Truck Line has been making many driver-friendly changes. Since the fall of 2017, Decker has significantly increased driver wages, 401(k) contributions, and per diem per mile. This week, we’re announcing even more changes that are sure… Read More
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