Fort
Dodge, Iowa — October 9, 2006 — In a move to improve
the safety, cleanliness and beauty of Highway 20, Decker Truck
Line, Inc., has committed the company to help keep Highway 20
litter-free. By participating in the Iowa Department of
Transportation’s “Adopt A Highway” program,
Decker Truck Line, Inc. is removing litter and debris from a
two-mile stretch of Highway 20 (westbound from mile markers 127 to
125, ending at the Ft. Dodge exit.)
According to Jim Wilkins, Vice President of Safety and Human
Resources, “Decker Truck Line, Inc. has always been proud to
be a part of the communities we serve. This worthwhile program is
one more way to demonstrate Decker’s dedication, pride and
commitment to our neighbors, our community as well as respect for
the environment.” Twice a year Decker employees will clean
their designated section on Highway 20, helping improve our state
highways and the environment.
Fort Dodge, Iowa — October 9, 2006 — Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Keith Andrews was selected as the September 2006 Driver/Owner-Operator of the Month for the Flatbed division. Keith lives in Fort Dodge, Iowa, with his wife, Tammy. He has been with Decker since July of 1990, first as a company driver, and in 2004 he became an owner-operator. Keith is a member of Decker’s Million Mile Team.
Selected as Driver of the Month for the Reefer/Van division was Bryan Thenhaus. Brian resides in Mason City, Iowa, with his wife, Michele. He has been with Decker since September of 2004.
Drivers and owner-operators are nominated each month by their
dispatcher, and are selected based on their overall performance
within all areas of the company; including operational
productivity, safety record, maintenance/care of equipment
(including idle time), payroll and billing, and customer service.
All drivers and owner-operators who are selected as a Driver of the
Month will be eligible to be chosen as Driver/Owner-Operator of the
Year.
About Decker Truck Line, Inc.
Decker Truck Line, Inc. has corporate offices located in Fort
Dodge, Iowa, with terminals in Mason City, Iowa; Davenport, Iowa;
Mediapolis, Iowa; Hutchins, Texas; Hammond, Ind.; Birmingham, Ala.;
and a sales office in Masury, Ohio. For more information, call
877-2DECKER or visit www.drivedecker.com.