Decker
- USDOT
- 53824
- Docket
- MC059367
- Website
- Decker
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 3
- On Time Delivery
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- Consistent Tracking
- 2
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 2
- Friendly
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 2
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Good Delivery Condition
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
Overview
Decker Truck Line, Inc. has been a family-owned and operated company since 1931. Located in the American Heartland, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Decker is built on strong Midwestern values. Decker’s reputation includes meeting customer expectations, a strong emphasis on safety, professional driver retention, an outstanding staff, and state-of-the-art facilities. Decker Truck Line, Inc. is a diversified carrier transporting refrigerated, flatbed and dry van freight throughout North America. Along with the corporate office and terminal in Fort Dodge, Iowa, we have terminals strategically placed across the United States located in Mediapolis, Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Bessemer, Alabama; and Missoula, Montana.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 773 | 1436 | 0 |
| Leased | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Meat
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
Truck Types
- Dry Van
- Reefer
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 73,028,338 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Decker
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 01/11/1983 (41 years, 3 months)
- Contract Active — 12/09/1985 (38 years, 4 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 283 | 77 | 129 | 2.55 | 21% |
| Unsafe Driving | 143 | 29 | 0 | 1.37 | 19.7% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 128 | 33 | 2 | 0.24 | 12.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 13 | 10 | 11 | 0.07 | 8.1% |
| Controlled Substances | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 7 | 3 | 9 | 19 |
| Tow-away | 8 | 12 | 25 | 45 |
| Crash Reports | 10 | 13 | 25 | 48 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1431 | 14 | 0.98% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 652 | 117 | 17.94% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Everest Premier Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $2,000,000
- Policy number
- RM8CA00065-241
- Effective date
- 03/01/2024
- Address
- 100 Everest Way, Warren, NJ, US, 07059
- Phone
- +1-908-604-3264
Verified Shipper from Alabama
“Full Truckload from Statesboro, GA to Selma, AL”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
Decker has always been a staple carrier for us. They are always prompt and easy to get a hold of when needed. They have done several hauls for us all over the south east and mid west. They have done loads for us up & down the east coast and all the way to mid west and everywhere in between. They are always great at picking up on time and doing what is asked of them. I would recommend them.
- Lanes
- Statesboro, GA to Selma, AL
- Antlers, OK to Fairfield, IL
- Chester, SC to Ellaville, GA
- Freight Details
- Building Materials
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Shipper from Alabama
“Full Truckload from Glenwood, AR to Oskaloosa, IA”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
Jeremy and AC cover 20+ loads a week with us ranging from SC to TX. They are good at what they do and get things done within 3 days of dispatching.
- Lanes
- Glenwood, AR to Oskaloosa, IA
- Freight Details
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
dylan h
“Always great to work with!”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Easy to Onboard
- Clean Equipment
- Good Delivery Condition
- Knowledgeable
I have been working with Decker for a long while now and they are great at what they do! Their equipment and safety procedures are always top notch so I can rest assured knowing my freight is safe. I appreciate their communication, their accuracy on load planning, and the overall experience.
- Lanes
- Monee, IL to Des Moines, IA
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Full Truckload from Carson, CA to Eden Prairie, MN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
Mark and John did a good job on this load. The were great at providing us updates when we called and delivered the load as scheduled.
- Dislikes
Not a single issue on the load. Great communication and service.
- Lanes
- Carson, CA to Eden Prairie, MN
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Boise, ID to Cincinnati, OH”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Cleanliness
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- Likes
Ivana was a great dispatcher she kept great communication thru out the run and knew her trucks location at all times
- Dislikes
Driver didnt like to wait around if the shipper was running behind didn't have patience at all
- Lanes
- Boise, ID to Cincinnati, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
10.0
- Communication
-
9.6
- Timeliness
-
9.6
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 3
- On Time Delivery
- 3
- Easy to Work With
- 3
- Consistent Tracking
- 2
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 2
- Friendly
- 2
- Easy to Onboard
- 2
- Clean Equipment
- 2
- Good Delivery Condition
- 2
- Knowledgeable
- 2
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
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