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DECKER TRANSPORT OVER THE ROAD DRIVER INFORMATION


INTRODUCTION
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Decker Transport is a dry van truckload carrier with a primary service area east of the Mississippi, as well as Louisiana, Texas, Minnesota, and the St. Louis area. Our company takes pride in the premium service provided to customers such as K-Mart, Nabisco, Castrol Oil and many other well known corporations. This is achieved by a staff of experienced professional employees working throughout our company. Continue reading to find out more about the benefits of working at Decker Transport!

OPERATIONS

TERMINALS. In addition to our corporate office in Riverdale, NJ, we have terminals or drop yards in Willard, OH; Chicago, IL; Breese, IL; Atlanta, GA; and Indianola, MS.

TRACTORS. All drivers are issued an assigned late model conventional tractor, (CONDO'S ONLY), equipped with Qualcomm Satellite Communications and email cab cards.

HOME TIME. Drivers living in our primary service area are entitled to be home every other weekend. A drivers "due home date" is treated with utmost priority and over 75% of our drivers get home weekly.

MILES. Drivers average 2800 miles a week, and it is not unusual to have many drivers with over 3000 miles a week.

DISPATCH. All drivers are assigned to one specific "driver manager" to ensure that complete and consistent communication is accomplished. NO NYC required!

PAY

EXPERIENCED. New Drivers with 2 years OTR experience will have a minimum starting rate of .33 a mile. Drivers with less than 2 years experience will have a starting rate depending on level of experience. Decker welcomes all levels of experience. (See Per Diem below to see how your net take home will be higher at Decker). Remember it's your take home pay that matters.

STUDENTS. Less then 6 months experience can be part of our student training program.

PER DIEM. 8 cents of your mileage rate is paid as "per diem" and is exempt from any taxes. This benefit allows take home pay of 2 to 3 cents more per mile based on your specific tax bracket and deductions.

ORIENTATION. Drivers will be provided with transportation to our 3 day orientation program in NJ. A nearby Wellesley Inn will be provided during your orientation. Drivers will be given money for lunch and dinner. At the completion of orientation, drivers will be paid $225.

FREIGHT. Over 95% of our loads are "no touch". A driver will be paid $40 if they are dispatched on one of the rare loads that requires a drivers labor. Up to 50% of our loads are drop and hook.

LAYOVERS. Layover pay is $25. While layovers are not frequent in our operation, they do occur on occasion.

STOP OFFS. Pay is $15 per stop excluding the original pick up and final delivery.

PAYCHECKS. They are issued weekly and can be sent to your bank via direct deposit or mailed to your house.

OTHER BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE. Medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance is provided after one full calendar month for a nominal fee. (Waiting period for students is longer) Family coverage is available at reduced group rates.

401K. This plan is available with employer match.

SAFETY BONUS. Up to $1,000.00 per year.

DISABILITY INSURANCE. Available at group rates.

FUEL CARDS. Issued to all drivers. $25 daily cash is available to the drivers to cover tolls, scale tickets and other truck expenses. Additional amounts are available upon request.

E-MAIL. Cabcards.

RIDER PROGRAM. Available after 21 days.

AWARDS PROGRAM. Various saftey awards awarded continuously.

If you liked what you read and would like to know more about the benefits of working at Decker Transport, we invite you to call us:

RECRUITING OFFICE AT 1-800-444-HIRE (4473)
TOLL FREE FAX: 1-888-553-7408
Thank you for your interest and we hope to hear from you soon!
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