Decker Truck Line, Inc. has announced a comprehensive wage increase for company drivers. First, refrigerated and van division drivers will immediately receive across-the-board increases to their mileage rates
with another increase that will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2006.
Second, to reward drivers’ longevity with the company, Decker has added pay increase levels to the Seniority Pay Schedule that extend seniority wage increases into a driver’s seventh and eighth years with the company.
Don Decker, owner of the company and chairman of the board, attributes Decker’s success during the past year to the efforts of its dedicated group of drivers. As the company celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, Decker acknowledges that its drivers have always played an important role in the success of the company.
Established in 1931, Decker Truck Line, Inc. is a diversified carrier transporting flatbed, refrigerated and dry van freight throughout North America. Corporate offices are located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
For details, call (877) 2DECKER or visit www.drivedecker.com.
Decker Truck Line Announces 3-Cent Per Mile Wage Increase
Decker Truck Line, Inc. has announced a comprehensive wage increase for company drivers. First, refrigerated and van division drivers will immediately receive across-the-board increases to their mileage rates
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