Fort Dodge, IA...Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently announced the company's December 2009 Drivers of the Month.  Flatbed Driver of the Month is Ray Albright.  Married with nine children, Albright enjoys his sailboat, motorcycle and is a member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Jerry Chapman, Albright's dispatcher stated, "Ray does a great job, will run anywhere and will run weekends if needed."

Driver of the Month for the Reefer-Van Division is Robert Peterson.  Peterson and his wife reside in Beaman, Iowa. They have two daughters and three grandchildren.  A driver for 20 years, Peterson joined Decker 3 years ago.  His hobbies are working and do it yourself repairs and improvements on his home. Gary Northrop, Peterson’s dispatcher stated, "He is a very good driver and a great asset to Decker. He is always willing to do anything and go anywhere."

Drivers and owner-operators are nominated monthly by their dispatcher.  They are selected based on overall performance within all areas of the company, including operational productivity, safety record, maintenance/care of equipment (including idle time), payroll, billing and customer service.  All drivers and owner-operators selected as a Driver of the Month are eligible to be chosen as Driver/Owner-operator of the Year.

Founded in 1931, Decker Truck Line, Inc. is a diversified carrier, transporting flatbed, refrigerated and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.  Under the sole ownership of Don Decker, Decker's corporate office is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Additional terminals are in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Masury, Ohio; Birmingham, Alabama and Hutchins, Texas.