Inside The Triangle

Hey, this is Tammy O’Tool, I was lucky enough to join our host, Darin Ladlie, on this week’s podcast!  We’re very excited to share some information about our upcoming Driver Awards Ceremony!  Darin kicks off this episode with announcing Decker’s January 2021 Drivers of the Month and the January Scorecard Bonus updates. He then explains how the Scorecard Bonus Program rolls into our Driver of the Month/Driver of the Year Program.  As we prepare for this year’s Awards Ceremony, we look forward to featuring any new Million Mile Team Drivers,  our 2020 Division Drivers of the Year, and ultimately the unveiling of our Grand Champion Driver of the Year.

Darin and I also talk about how earning the honor of Driver of the Month can lead to much bigger things.  For Professional Driver Steve Alliger, being selected as Decker’s Grand Champion Driver of the Year has opened the door for him to be nominated as the American Trucking Association’s National Driver of the Year!

Decker Driver Spotlight!

Professional Driver, Lisa “Selfie Queen” Ohrmundt joins our host, Darin Ladlie to chat about everything trucking! Lisa has been with Decker for a little over a year and has already made a lasting impact, including being selected for Driver of the Month in June 2020 and January 2021! Get to know Lisa as she talks about how she got into the industry, why she loves social media, and what her big dreams are after she retires.

Darin and Lisa also give advice to new Drivers and talk about what they wish they knew when they were first starting out.

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Jason Sorlien, Retention Manager & Safety Coordinator at our Missoula, MT terminal, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone for Part 2 of our Geotab series!  Jason teamed up with several departments here at Decker to create a very detailed resource manual to help our Professional Drivers with the transition to Geotab.  This manual was designed to not only train Drivers on their new tablet, but also to help any Driver who may just have a simple question regarding this new ELD system.  Jason and Darin explain where to find the manual, what you’ll find inside, and discuss common Geotab questions or issues that Drivers are experiencing.

Darin and Jason also give a friendly reminder to treat your fuel and how to protect yourself in this dangerously cold winter weather!

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Ashley Pettus, Compliance Specialist, joins host Darin Ladlie to talk all things Geotab! Ashley has been working on the Geotab project since the very beginning so she has lots of valuable information to share, including some exciting news that you don't want to miss! Ashley and Darin run through all the steps a Driver needs to take when first getting their Geotab, and talk about how it makes a Driver's job so much easier!

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Recruiter, Jesse Butler, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone from Montana to talk about our Health & Wellness month here at Decker Truck Line. Throughout the episode, Jesse and Darin discuss three important aspects of health & wellness: sleep/mental health, nutrition, and fitness! Listen as they chat about easy stretches and exercises you can do from inside your truck, provide you with tips on how to choose healthy food on the road, and why it’s so important to start your day after a good night’s rest.

DISCLAIMER: as always, remember to consult your doctor before making any major changes, and before starting a new diet or exercise regimen.

Please check out our EAP resources provided to all Decker Professional Drivers as well as office and shop employees by visiting www.unum.com/lifebalance.

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In this week’s episode, our host, Darin Ladlie, relays a few messages from different departments here at Decker Truck Line.  Darin talks about WorkHound and all the great feedback and suggestions we’ve already gotten from our Professional Drivers and how we look forward to implementing your ideas and can’t wait to receive more!  Other topics Darin covers in this episode are FREE Wi-Fi in our Decker trucks with GeoTab, how to prevent overweight tickets, and he also gives some great winter weather driving tips!

Stick around to hear Darin announce the December Drivers of the Month and the December Scorecard Bonuses!

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In this week’s special episode, Sgt. Robert Wittkowski from the Iowa D.O.T. joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone from Ankeny, IA to answer YOUR Driver questions. Sgt. Wittkowski goes in depth about what is a D.O.T. inspection and all the different levels there are. He and Darin discuss how a Driver can best prepare for an inspection from an officer (spoiler alert—it’s by doing a pre-trip inspection) and Sgt. Wittkowski even talks about what the most common violations are.

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Fleet Manager, Matt McConaughey, joins host Darin Ladlie over the phone from Missoula to discuss the current winter season and how to stay safe through the difficult conditions by chaining your tires and treating your fuel with anti-gel. Matt and Darin tell us about how the different climate patterns from all across the country can affect our freight.

They also take time to chat about the recent Fiesta Bowl game between the Iowa State Cyclones (Darin’s team) and the Oregon Ducks (Matt’s team).

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Driver Decker Spotlight!

In this episode of Inside the Triangle, Professional Driver, Tim Olden, joins our host, Darin Ladlie, to talk about everything trucking! Tim has been in the trucking industry for over 30 years and chats about his excitement for trucking – he even owns 2 trucks! Darin and Tim talk about transitioning to a Lease Purchase and Owner/Operator Driver and how to be successful by treating it like a business!

Stick around as Darin names our November Drivers of the Month!

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Communications Coordinator, Kati Frahm, joins host Darin Ladlie to talk about the holiday spirit here at Decker Truck Line! Some pretty special traditions have been formed over the years and this year is no exception. Even through this crazy pandemic, the spirit of giving is still a very important part of this holiday season here at DTL.  Listen in as they share the many things that Decker and all of our amazing employees are participating in this year - - from sponsoring special families and local organizations, to sharing through giving trees, to showcasing our Decker light display at “Lights at Kennedy”, which is a huge fund raiser for our community!

Listen to the end as Don Decker adds his holiday wishes, the November Scorecard Bonuses are revealed and Kati and Darin remind all Drivers to submit their questions for our upcoming guest, a DOT Officer.

Sending our warmest wishes this holiday season from everyone here at Decker Truck Line, Inc.  It is the best time of the year to say Thank You and to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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