How are you staying fit on the road? Are you working out on a daily basis? What kind of exercises are you doing while you are out on the truck? If you are not living a healthy lifestyle, you are not alone. Some drivers have the worst lifestyles in the world and it is increasing… Read More
The best foods to eat for long-distance driving are fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. These foods will provide you with the necessary vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your body needs without adding on unwanted calories. Instead, eat more foods that are: Close to their natural state: fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. Less processed: whole grains…. Read More
Truckers are often mentally exhausted due to long periods of driving and heavy traffic congestion on major highways. Stress can be reduced by finding a hobby you are interested in.
It is vital for each of us to get enough sleep each night. Physical exercise is good for your cardiovascular health. Stretches help with mobility and injury prevention. Having proper nutrition can with weight loss and overall health. Meal planning can help reduce stress and improve your nutrition. Use the tips to live a healthier, happier life.
When a driver arrives at a consignee with a load of wall board, the driverunstraps the load, removes the bungees and pulls the wall board tarp onto the ground and folds it up. Because of the fall hazard, drivers are not allowed to get on top of their load and fold the tarp on the… Read More
Orientation Instructor, Elaine Schlick Meet Elaine Schlick, Driver Trainer and Orientation Instructor, on this week’s episode of Inside the Triangle. Elaine joins host, Darin Ladlie, to explore Driver Orientation at Decker Truck Line. They walk through, day by day, the first week that Drivers join the Decker Team and how they help to prepare them… Read More
Great work on staying on top of the weather and getting those diesel additives in your fuel. #keepmovingforward #DrivenToBeTheBest #DeckerTruckLine #staysafe
Driver Recruiter, Jesse Butler, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to talk about the Driver Referral Bonus Program and the Minimum Pay Program. Jesse and Darin explain how referring other Professional Drivers to join the Decker Team can be a very lucrative way to make extra money. The more Drivers you refer, the better the incentives get! They also talk about the new Driver Minimum Pay Program and why they’re so excited about this opportunity for Drivers. Jesse and Darin go over the requirements needed to get the minimum pay; and how Drivers can enjoy quality home time and still maintain a steady paycheck.
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. 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
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
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