Decker Truck Line Wins Safety Award
Decker Truck Line Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa, was recently recognized by the Iowa Motor Truck Association during its “Best of the Best” awards luncheon
Decker Truck Line Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa, was recently recognized by the Iowa Motor Truck Association during its “Best of the Best” awards luncheon.
Decker Truck Line received top honors for its outstanding safety record in Iowa during 2005-2006 in the General Commodities Division (over 10 million miles).
Leo Shimon, director of safety, accepted the award on behalf of the truck line at the IMTA’s annual management conference. As an award winner, the company has demonstrated its continued dedication to safety with accident-free miles, excellent safety ratings and an ongoing commitment within the company to make safety a top priority.
Through this annual contest, trucking companies are recognized for their safety efforts in the state of Iowa. The number of accident-free miles driven, overall safety ratings and established safety programs within the company are all considered in the contest judging criteria. The Iowa Motor Truck Association, Iowa Council of Safety Management, Midwest Wheel Companies, and Great West Casualty Company, in cooperation with the American Trucking Association, sponsor the contest to promote safety in the state of Iowa.
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