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
Midwest Reefer
You’ll find yourself traveling 2,300 to 2,500 miles per week throughout America’s Heartland. Home time options vary depending on where you live: get home every 12-14 days in some areas, other areas will get you home weekly.
Midwest Reefer Pay
$1,000 - $1,250 Guaranteed Minimum Pay!
Starting Pay Range $.45 - $.50 per mile – includes $.10 per mile per diem.
Average $75,000 A Year
Verified Experience Per Mile
9-11 months = 0.45 cpm
1-3 years = 0.47 cpm
3-5 years = 0.49 cpm
5+ years = 0.50 cpm
Cap 0.55 cpm
1¢ Annual Pay Increase until cap is reached.
1¢ per mile increase after first 90 days of employment.
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
Western Reefer
If you’re looking for an OTR position, our Western Reefer division is calling your name. This is our only true OTR division, running 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.
Western Reefer Pay
$1,000 Guaranteed Minimum Pay!
Starting Pay Range $.43 - $.50 per mile – includes $.10 per mile per diem.
Average $72,000 A Year
Verified Experience Per Mile
9-11 months = 0.43 cpm
1-3 years = 0.45 cpm
3-5 years = 0.47 cpm
5+ years = 0.48 cpm
Cap 0.52 cpm
1¢ Annual Pay Increase until cap is reached.
1¢ per mile increase after first 90 days of employment.
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!
Starting Pay Range $.47 - $.54 per mile – includes $.10 per mile per diem.
Average $70,000 A Year
First level - $.47 per mile
9-11 months of non-flatbed AND flatbed driving experience
Second level - $.48 per mile
1-2 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 1-2 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.47 cpm
Third level - $.49 per mile
2-3 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 2-3 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.47 cpm
Fourth level - $.50 per mile
3-4 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 3-4 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.47 cpm
Fifth level - $.51 per mile
4-5 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 4-5 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.48 cpm
Sixth level - $.52 per mile
5-6 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 5-6 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.49 cpm
Seventh level - $.53 per mile
6-7 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 6-7 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.50 cpm
Eighth level - $.54 per mile
7+ years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 7+ years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.51 cpm
Max/Cap - $.54 per mile
1¢ Annual Pay Increase until cap is reached.
1¢ per mile increase after first 90 days of employment.
Tarp Pay
Tarp Pay (up to $40.00 total per load)
$20.00 to tarp or untarp
$20.00 to secure or unsecure
Southern 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 Southern 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.
Southern Flatbed Pay
Guaranteed $1,000 Weekly!
Starting Pay Range $.47 - $.54 per mile – includes $.10 per mile per diem.
Average $65,000 A Year
First level - $.47 per mile
9-11 months of non-flatbed AND flatbed driving experience
Second level - $.48 per mile
1-2 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 1-2 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.47 cpm
Third level - $.49 per mile
2-3 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 2-3 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.47 cpm
Fourth level - $.50 per mile
3-4 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 3-4 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.47 cpm
Fifth level - $.51 per mile
4-5 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 4-5 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.48 cpm
Sixth level - $.52 per mile
5-6 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 5-6 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.49 cpm
Seventh level - $.53 per mile
6-7 years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 6-7 years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.50 cpm
Eighth level - $.54 per mile
7+ years of flatbed driving experience
Drivers that have 7+ years of non-flatbed driving experience will start at $.51 cpm
Max/Cap - $.54 per mile
1¢ Annual Pay Increase until cap is reached.
1¢ per mile increase after first 90 days of employment.
Tarp Pay
Tarp Pay (up to $40.00 total per load)
$20.00 to tarp or untarp
$20.00 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 = $.50 cpm
$0.52 cpm - 12-14,000 miles per month* (.26 cpm each driver includes .05 per diem)
$0.54 cpm - 14-16,000 miles per month* (.27 cpm each driver includes .05 per diem)
$0.56 cpm - 16-18,000 miles per month* (.28 cpm each driver includes .05 per diem)
$0.58 cpm - 18,000 + miles per month* (.29 cpm each driver includes .05 per diem)
* 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
Annual pay raises
Short haul pay
East coast pay
Stop pay
HazMat pay
Trailer washout pay
Automatic detention pay
Layover pay
Breakdown pay
Monthly bonuses
90-Day pay raise
FLATBED DRIVERS
Annual pay raises
Stop pay
Tarp pay
Securement pay
Chicago cross town loads
Short haul pay
East coast pay
Side kit pay
HazMat pay
Layover pay
Breakdown pay
Monthly bonuses
90-Day pay raise
Ask about our Weekly Guaranteed Pay for certain areas!
Great Benefits for Company Drivers
Insurance
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Prescription card
Flexible spending account
Disability & cancer insurance
Life insurance
Other Benefits
401(k) with 30% match of up to 8% deferral
Paid vacation --- (Decker to send update)
1 year = 1 week
3 years = 2 weeks
7 years = 3 weeks
Weekly pay w/ direct deposit
Transflo mobile app
Rider program
ElitePass for tolls and scales
Pet policy
Professional Driver Center
Break room with TV, vending machines, microwaves, coffee, wi-fi
Quiet rooms with computer, telephone, recliner and TV
Decker Podcast
Midwest Reefer
Western Reefer
Midwest Flatbed
Southern Flatbed
Fort Dodge, IA Short-Haul
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