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Inside the Triangle Episode 19

Professional Driver Crystal Haun joins host Darin Ladlie this week to chat about why she took the leap to join the trucking industry; and who inspired her to pursue a career as a Professional Driver after having a desk job her entire life. She also shares how SmartDrive, Transflo, and her Driver Manager Drew Cardy have all helped her to reach her goals and in turn become a successful Driver. Crystal enjoys sharing her story, she has some great tips for Drivers who are new in the industry.


Decker is now offering $1450 ($1700 in some areas) a week with weekly home time in our Midwest Guaranteed Pay Flatbed division.

Midwest Flatbed Guaranteed Pay

Decker is now offering $1450 ($1700 in some areas) a week with weekly home time in our Midwest Guaranteed Pay Flatbed division. Are you looking to be home on the weekends, run regionally and have a guaranteed pay each week? Wanna know how to qualify? 9 months of flatbed tractor-trailer experience clean driving record (3… Read More


Professional Truck Driver Jerry Arthur joins host Darin Ladlie to chat about what it was like in 2006 when Jerry first started at Decker compared to now! Jerry and Darin also talk about transitioning to a Lease Purchase Driver and how to overcome any obstacles that may come your way.

Driver Spotlight: Jerry Arthur

Inside the Triangle, A Decker Truck Line Podcast episode 16 Our latest episode of Inside the Triangle is out now! Professional Driver Jerry Arthur joins host Darin Ladlie to chat about what it was like in 2006 when Jerry first started at Decker compared to now! Jerry and Darin also talk about transitioning to a… Read More


5 tips to consider when deciding what trucking company to work for. Choosing the best trucking company can not only bring you home more money but offer you your preferred home time. #besttruckingcompany #trucking #truckingcompany #truckdriver #trucker #truckamenities #truckingaccessories #truckaccessories #truckerslife #lifeofatrucker #DeckerTruckLine #trucks #logistics #Peterbilt #Semi #SemiTruck #truckingequipment

5 Factors to Consider When Deciding What Trucking Company to Work for

How do you choose a good trucking company when you are being bombarded by phone calls, emails and texts from numerous prospecting trucking companies? Stability Is the company well established? Does the company offer a stable work environment? Will you receive consistent paychecks or a guarantee/minimum pay? Work Life Balance What kind of home time… Read More


Oh my gosh, if you don’t know Demisha Hubbard, you need to get to know her! Listen to this week’s podcast as Demisha joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to chat about what a day in the life of a Fleet Manager looks like at our Bessemer, AL terminal. She talks about why it’s important to have open communication and honesty between Drivers and Fleet Managers and she provides guidance on making truck driving a lucrative career.

Demisha Hubbard – Podcast Interview

Inside the Triangle Episode 15: Fleet Manager Spotlight – Demisha Hubbard Oh my gosh, if you don’t know Demisha Hubbard, you need to get to know her!  Listen to this week’s podcast as Demisha joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to chat about what a day in the life of a Fleet Manager looks… Read More


SmartDrive and the ART Program with Patrice Fourtina! In this week’s DTL Podcast, Patrice Fourtina, Director of Driver Development, joins host Darin Ladlie to discuss SmartDrive and how this safety technology has helped Decker Drivers improve their driving skills AND how it can help to make them more money! Darin and Patrice also talk about the new Ambassador and Resource Team (ART Program) that he has recently implemented here at Decker. This program focuses on developing and training new Drivers to DTL so they can be even more successful; and, the program is also designed to help improve Driver retention and the overall culture of DTL. Stick around until the end to hear about the Driver Scorecard & SmartDrive bonus payout for the month and Darin also announces the August Drivers of the Month! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have topic suggestions or questions you want answered on the podcast, you can email them to podcast@deckermail.com. Or you can create a voice memo on your smartphone and email it to podcast@deckermail.com

SmartDrive & ART Program with Patrice Fourtina

Inside the Triangle Decker Podcast Episode 14 SmartDrive and the ART Program with Patrice Fourtina! In this week’s DTL Podcast, Patrice Fourtina, Director of Driver Development, joins host Darin Ladlie to discuss SmartDrive and how this safety technology has helped Decker Drivers improve their driving skills AND how it can help to make them more… Read More


Host Darin Ladlie and Tammy O’Tool wish all Drivers “Happy Driver Appreciation Week” and they share all the special things that DTL is doing this week in honor of all Professional Drivers. And then, Tyson Vance, Director of Maintenance Support, joins Darin as they talk about common maintenance issues Drivers should look out for and how to prevent them and/or what to do if they need maintenance support when they are out on the road.

Podcast Episode 13 – Tyson Vance

Host Darin Ladlie and Tammy O’Tool wish all Drivers “Happy Driver Appreciation Week” and they share all the special things that DTL is doing this week in honor of all Professional Drivers.  And then, Tyson Vance, Director of Maintenance Support, joins Darin as they talk about common maintenance issues Drivers should look out for and… Read More


Fleet Manager Spotlight! Decker Fleet Manager, Matt McConaughey, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone from Missoula, MT in this week’s Fleet Manager Spotlight episode. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Matt including ways he keeps a good relationship with his Drivers, how he combines his storm-chasing hobby with working at Decker, and if he really thinks his co-worker Jason Sorlien is a good fisherman! Listen here: https://anchor.fm/deckertruckline/episodes/12-Fleet-Manager-Spotlight---Matt-McConaughey-ejdpc4

Episode 12 – Fleet Manager Spotlight, Matt McConaughey

Fleet Manager Spotlight! Decker Fleet Manager, Matt McConaughey, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone from Missoula, MT in this week’s Fleet Manager Spotlight episode. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Matt including ways he keeps a good relationship with his Drivers, how he combines his storm-chasing hobby with working at Decker, and… Read More


Director of Recruiting and Retention at Decker Truck Line

Podcast Episode 11: New Guaranteed Pay

Inside The Triangle Decker Podcast Episode 11: Abbie Reed, Director of Recruiting, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to talk about the brand new guaranteed pay for our Drivers! Abbie gives a detailed breakdown of the new payout and also discusses our Driver Referral Bonus program and orientation pay.


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