Tutorial Archives - Decker Truck Lines

Employee Spotlight – Tiffany Giekes

Posted July 30, 2020 by deckerAdmin

Tiffany Giekes, Vice President of Business Process and Technology joins host, Darin Ladlie, over the phone to discuss the new GeoTab/Transflo tablet that is coming soon for all Decker Professional Drivers!

Tiffany talks all about what this new communication and logging device can do and how this latest technology is so Driver-friendly and will be much easier and more convenient for all Drivers to use.

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.

Stick around to hear our new segment, “Words of Wisdom from the Office Staff.” This week, Driver Recruiter Anna Randazzo calls in to tell us a funny story about trucking vocabulary for beginners.

Anna Randazzo

Upgrading ELDs to Transflo/GeoTab

Posted July 28, 2020 by deckerAdmin

What is GeoTab and Transflo?

GeoTab has partnered with Transflo to provide us with a
great new communication and logging device for all Decker
Professional Drivers. These new tablets will replace the
Omnitracs units that are currently in your trucks.

What can GeoTab do?

Hours of Service logging using the Transflo platform that you are already used to.
Scan documents and take photos with the built-in camera. You can even take the device outside of your
truck to send photos of damage or securement questions.
ALK mapping with traffic, road closures and weather updates. This will route you to your destination,
including fuel stops and breaks.
No more macros! The device automatically prompts you when you’re ready to be dispatched to an order.

Future functionality includes:

Adding PrePass motion for scale bypass.
Completing orientation paperwork through the tablet.
Infiniti training through the tablet.
Document recognition, so any mistakes will not cause
additional work for the back office team.
Enhanced Driver Scorecard.
Integration with SmartDrive.
Integration with our Maintenance software, Cetaris.

Learn more about Hours of Service logging, click now. https://youtu.be/Msw0XCKriXI

When can I get my new tablet?

Installation begins July 27th for local Fort Dodge
Drivers, so we can streamline the process for our OTR
fleet.
Installation for OTR Drivers will begin in August.
Everyone will have their new tablet by the end of the
year.
Training will be provided at installation time.

Helpful Links

GEOTAB / TRANSFLO company flier
Transflo Telematics – Drivers Guide to HOS and inspection
Transflo Telematics – Driver’s Guide to DVIR
GEOTAB / TRANSFLO YouTube Tutorials

Stress Relieving Stretches

Posted March 20, 2020 by deckerAdmin

This sudden disruption to your routines can have a negative impact on overall health and wellness. That’s why it is now more important than ever to prioritize your physical, mental and emotional health.

Here are some good stretching tips to keep yourself stress-free.

Get an adequate amount of rest for your body and get at least 20-30 minutes of light to moderate exercise each day; such as walking, hiking, jumping jacks, squats, etc.

Don’t forget to drink plenty of water to improve your energy levels and immunity.

How To Weigh A Load

Posted December 3, 2019 by deckerAdmin

We’ve had some recent questions concerning what our legal steer axle weight for Decker trucks is. Let’s start by answering that…

The rating of the axles is always available in the left door jamb of the truck and it is recommended this decal be referenced if any question on the steer axle rating of your truck.

Currently, Decker Truck Line’s specifications include steering axle components that will allow for 13,200 lbs. of weight. This weight is calculated based on the axle assembly, tires, springs, etc.
Decker does own a minimal number of trucks with a 12000 to 12500 steer axle rating which should be moved out of the fleet in 2019.
To answer these questions please see below. If additional questions, please contact Maintenance Support or the Decker Shops.