Inside The Triangle

Fleet Manager Demisha Hubbard joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to chat about what a day in the life of a Fleet Manager looks like at our Bessemer, AL terminal. She talks about why it’s important to have open communication between Drivers and Fleet Managers and provides guidance on making truck driving a lucrative career. Demisha also touches on important topics such as college football and 8...

Patrice Fourtina, Director of Driver Development, joins host Darin Ladlie to discuss SmartDrive and how this safety technology has helped DTL Drivers improve their skills on the road (and make them more money!). Darin and Patrice also talk about the new Ambassador and Resource Team (ART) Program we have at Decker and how it will make our Drivers even more successful.  Stick around until the e...

Host Darin Ladlie and Tammy O’Tool wish all Drivers “Happy Driver Appreciation Week” and they share all the special things that DTL is doing this week in honor of all Professional Drivers.  And then, Tyson Vance, Director of Maintenance Support, joins Darin as they talk about common maintenance issues Drivers should look out for and how to prevent them and/or what to do if they need maintenan...

Fleet Manager Spotlight! Decker Fleet Manager, Matt McConaughey, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone from Missoula, MT in this week’s Fleet Manager Spotlight episode.  Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Matt including ways he keeps a good relationship with his Drivers, how he combines his storm-chasing hobby with working at Decker, and if he really thinks his co-worker Jason So...

Abbie Reed, Director of Recruiting, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to talk about the brand new guaranteed pay for our Drivers! Abbie gives a detailed breakdown of the new payout and also discusses our Driver Referral Bonus program and orientation pay. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have topic suggestions or questions you want answered on the podcast, you can email them to podcast@deckerm...

Decker Driver Spotlight! Professional Driver Shawn Swallows joins host Darin Ladlie to chat about the lease purchase program, tips on keeping a high scorecard, and how Shawn has achieved Driver of the Month every year he’s been at Decker. Stick around to hear “Words of Wisdom from the Office Staff.” This week, Driver Recruiter Anna Randazzo calls in to tell us a funny story about trucking vocabula...

Jason Sorlien, Retention Manager & Safety Coordinator, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone to discuss the Scorecard and SmartDrive Bonus Program. Jason gives a detailed breakdown on the 7 KPI’s that go into the score, and tips to help Drivers increase their scores each month. Jason and Darin also chat about what goes into the Lease/Purchase and Owner/Operator programs. Stick around until th...

Director of Night Operations, Willie Edgerton and Juan Rodriguez, 2nd shift Night Operations join host Darin Ladlie to talk about what goes on behind the scenes after hours at Decker Truck Line.  Darin gets the inside scoop as they share their favorite memories with Drivers and tips for those just starting at DTL. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have topic suggestions or questions you w...

Executive Vice President, Dale Decker, and Vice President of Operations, Michael Erritt, join host Darin Ladlie as they talk about what goes on behind the scenes at Decker Truck Line to keep our Drivers moving. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have topic suggestions or questions you want answered on the podcast, you can email them to podcast@deckermail.com . Or you can create a voice memo on...

Tiffany Giekes, Vice President of Business Process and Technology joins host, Darin Ladlie, over the phone to discuss the new GeoTab/Transflo tablet that is coming soon for all Decker Professional Drivers!  Tiffany talks all about what this new communication and logging device can do and how this latest technology is so Driver-friendly and will be much easier and more convenient for all Drive...

Decker Driver Spotlight! On his 30th anniversary at Decker, Professional Driver Keith Andrews joins host Darin Ladlie as they talk about all the industry and company changes that have happened over the years. And of course, lots of trucking talk! Stick around until the end to hear about the Scorecard and SmartDrive Bonus Program and June Drivers of the Month. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have...

CSR Spotlight: AC Cook Customer Service Representative from Bessemer, Alabama, AC Cook, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone as our special guest this week.  Listen in as they chat about why he got started in the trucking industry, what his work life is like on a daily basis and AC offers some pretty uplifting advice for our Professional Drivers.  AC also gives some great insight of De...

Special Guests Dale Leman & Andrea Kloberdanz Health & Benefits Manager, Andrea Kloberdanz,  joins host Darin Ladlie as they talk about Covid-19, how Drivers can stay healthy during these times, and the types of benefits that Decker Truck Line has to offer. Professional Driver, Dale Leman, calls in with a special story about his time as a Driver during the pandemic.  WE WANT TO H...

Decker Driver Spotlight! Professional Driver Dean Soucek joins host Darin Ladlie as they talk about the bonus program, truck amenities, advice for new Drivers, and lots more trucking talk! Stick around until the end to hear more about the Scorecard and SmartDrive Bonus Program and May Drivers of the Month. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have topic suggestions or questions you want answered on th...

Have you always wondered how Decker Truck Line, Inc. came to be? Don Decker, Joe Fell, and Marv Heinze sit down with Inside the Triangle in this very special episode to discuss the history of Decker and how it became the company it is today.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have topic suggestions or questions you want answered on the podcast, you can email them to podcast@deckermail.com. Or...

Inside the Triangle is an exciting new podcast from Decker Truck Line that explores everything from trucking industry news and DTL company updates, to more personal Professional Driver & employee interviews. Every Thursday, join our host Darin Ladlie (Driver Liaison and Retention & Lease Purchase Manager at DTL) as he talks about the trucking industry and Decker Truck Line.  Dale Deck...