Inside The Triangle

Join us for a powerful conversation on this episode of Inside the Triangle ! Dale Decker, CEO, and Bob Elkins, COO, sit down to discuss Decker Truck Line’s roadmap for growth and stability in 2025 and beyond.   Tune in as they explore: ✅ Strategic plans for company expansion ✅ Enhancing operational efficiency & Driver experience ✅ Innovations shaping the future of transportation ✅ How Deck...

In our latest episode of Inside the Triangle, Darin talks to Vice President of Fleet Operations Steven Hatten. Steven gives us the inside scoop of what's happening inside the trucking industry and how Decker Truck Line is prepared to handle the ups and downs of it all. Listen as Steven and Darin provide great tips to our Professional Drivers on how to navigate the business and keep on truckin&...

In our latest episode of Inside the Triangle, learn what Driver Training looks like from all angles – the trainer, the trainee, and the “behind the scenes”. Elaine Schlick from our Training Department, along with Professional Drivers David Naster and Todd Ouverson, join host Darin Ladlie to talk about our Training Program. Elaine gives a behind the scenes look at the program as she explains how sh...

In our newest episode of Inside the Triangle, learn what Dispatching and Operations looks like from all angles. Our host Darin Ladlie sits down with members from our Night Operations team as well as three of our Fleet Managers from three different Terminals.  Director of Night Operations WIllie Edgerton, along with Night Operations staff Devante Shivers and Kala Lampe, join Darin to talk abou...

A brand new episode of the Decker podcast is now available. Patrice Fourtina (Director of Driver Development) and Rick George (Vice President of Safety) join host Darin Ladlie to talk about the Truck Driving Championships, the Roadcheck Inspection Blitz, and the new Lytx system we are installing in our trucks. Decker Truck Line competed in the Iowa and the Montana TDC. The following Professional D...

Back by popular demand! A brand new episode of the Decker podcast is now available. With a refreshing new format, our podcast is now monthly and will feature multiple segments per episode. Don’t worry – even with the new format, it will still sound familiar as we have brought back our host, Darin Ladlie! As many of you know, Darin is now over the road full-time; and the schedule of a full time Pro...

Professional Driver Todd Ouverson joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone in this Decker Driver Spotlight episode! In this episode, Todd talks about being a “Rookie” and his first year’s experience at the Iowa Truck Driving Championships (TDC).  The Decker Team, which consisted of Tom Melton, Dean Filmer and Todd Ouverson, took 3rd Place in Team Overall Points!  Congratulations to the Dec...

Professional Driver Lisa Ohrmundt joins host Darin Ladlie this week on our Inside the Triangle Decker Podcast.  Listen in because they go over the Decker Scorecard in detail and Lisa shares some great advice on how you can be successful and earn a great bonus each month! In this episode, Lisa gives tips from a Driver’s perspective on how to excel at each of the seven categories of the Scoreca...

In today’s episode, Stephanie Hade, Front Desk Receptionist & Administrative Assistant, joins host Darin Ladlie to talk about our Decker logo items and our Decker Company Store! Stephanie tells us everything we need to know about the Decker Store:  the great variety of items that you can find there, where it is located and what forms of payment she is able to accept.  She also explai...

 

In today’s episode, Alexa Anderson, Allie Leedom, and Juan Rodriguez (Willie’s Angels 😃) from our fantastic Night Ops team join Darin to talk all about what goes on after hours at Decker Truck Line. Darin starts with a “congratulations” to Alexa for being promoted to Fleet Manager! Congratulations Alexa, you earned it! Listen as the group talk about how they got into working at Decker in the Nigh...

In this highly anticipated episode, Fuel Manager Janelle Sorenson and Fleet Manager Andrew Mlodzik join Darin to talk all about Decker’s Fuel Program, with special guest Professional Driver Dale Leman! This is a great opportunity to learn about our Fuel Program from the perspectives of a Fleet Manager, a Driver, and the Fuel Manager herself. Janelle explains why the fuel solutions are important an...

Decker Driver Spotlight: Angela Crager

In this episode of Inside the Triangle, Kati Frahm takes over as host to interview Darin Ladlie for our 52nd episode! Darin takes a deep dive into the Lease Purchase (LP) and Owner Operator (OO) Program offered here at Decker Truck Line. He talks about what a Professional Driver should expect as a LP/OO Driver when it comes to pay, fees, taxes, benefits, and more. He also gives great advice to Dri...

Decker Driver Recruiters, Anna Randazzo, Clarisa Bernard and Mitch Dooley join host Darin Ladlie in this week’s episode of Inside the Triangle! Last week, the entire Recruiting Department was finally able to get together again!  Anna, Clarisa and Mitch took time out of their busy, busy week to do a podcast with Darin about the Recruiting Department at DTL.  They talk about how every Prof...

In this episode of Inside the Triangle, Jesse Butler (Recruiter), Kati Frahm (Communications Coordinator), and Tammy O’Tool (Vice President of Administration) join host Darin Ladlie to talk about our Maintenance Department Appreciation Week, and also to talk about all the different channels of communication that we have to offer for our Professional Drivers! As you know, this week is our Maintenan...

Please join us as Laura Biberdorf, Detention & Appointments Coordinator and Megan Laughlin, Customer Service Assistant, join host Darin Ladlie in this week’s episode of Inside the Triangle. In this highly requested episode, Megan, Laura, and Darin talk about Detention Pay and everything that goes on behind the scenes to make sure our Drivers are being compensated correctly.  Plus, Laura a...

Decker Driver Spotlight! Professional Driver Patrick Barb joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone in this episode of Inside the Triangle. Patrick is a new Decker Driver who joined the DTL family back in March. In this episode, he and Darin discuss Driver Orientation and what the onboarding process was like. Patrick also talks about the ART Program and why he thinks it's such a great tool for Driver...

Nick Hillesheim, Chief Sales Officer of TVC, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone in this special episode of Inside the Triangle! Listen closely to hear Darin’s fun trivia question! The first person to answer correctly wins a Pilot Flying J gift card from Darin! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!  If you have any topic suggestions or questions you want answered or discussed on an upcoming podcast, e...

Professional Driver Tim Olden joins host Darin Ladlie to talk about the East Coast Truckers Jamboree Tim attended last week! The East Coast Truckers Jamboree was May 6-9 in Kenly, North Carolina and Tim was proud to present his 2012 Peterbilt 386. Although the weather wasn’t the greatest, and even damaged his truck signage, Tim had a great time showing off his exceptional truck and promoting Decke...

In this episode of Inside the Triangle, Melissa Harrison from WorkHound joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to talk about the exciting things we’ve been able to accomplish so far thanks to Driver comments and suggestions! Melissa works closely with Darin, Jarod, Jason, and Tammy each week to deliver our Drivers’ anonymous WorkHound comments. Melissa talks about why anonymous feedback from emplo...

Matt Lynch joins host Darin Ladlie in this episode of Inside the Triangle. Matt has been with Decker for 15 years and has grown tremendously in his career, starting as a body shop tech to now being the Director of Maintenance Operations, overseeing each of Decker’s body shops. In this episode, Matt and Darin talk about all the new equipment Decker Truck Line is getting this year, and the challenge...

Decker Driver Spotlight! Professional Driver Chad Hazelton, with special guest Alan Henderson, join host Darin Ladlie in this episode of Inside the Triangle. Chad talks about his strategy to getting a perfect 1,000 Scorecard and says it’s takes a bit of determination but it’s really not that difficult. Chad also talks about how he got into the trucking industry and why he picked Decker Truck Line....

Jeremy Foster, Director of Operations – Southern Flatbed Division, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone in this episode of Inside the Triangle! Jeremy talks about how he ended up in the trucking industry and shares his priorities pertaining to his role at Decker: being a leader to the Bessemer Operations Team, supporting their Drivers, while staying profitable and efficient. Jeremy has seen a lo...

Fleet Manager, Cynthia Seagren, joins host Darin Ladlie to talk about what being a Fleet Manager at Decker Truck Line is all about!  Cynthia and Darin discuss what a day in the life of a Fleet Manager looks like, from the moment she walks in the door to the moment she leaves. There is a lot of creativity that  goes on behind the scenes that our Drivers may not be aware of. Cynthia also t...