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Decker

Unclaimed
Interstate
(6 reviews) 4.6 out of 5
Fort Dodge, IA US 50501
USDOT
53824
Docket
MC059367
Website
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Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
9.5
Communication
9.5
Timeliness
9.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
3
On Time Delivery
3
Easy to Work With
3
Good Delivery Condition
3
Knowledgeable
3
Consistent Tracking
2
Strong Dispatcher Communication
2
Friendly
2
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
2
Strong Driver Communication
1

Negative Flags

Late Pickup
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
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload

Specialized Services

MCS-150 Mileage
72,199,382 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Decker

Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 01/11/1983 (41 years, 9 months)
Contract Active — 12/09/1985 (38 years, 10 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 287 87 134 2.43 19.7%
Unsafe Driving 151 33 0 1.49 21.1%
Hours of Service Compliance 111 29 3 0.18 10.4%
Driver Fitness 12 10 12 0.06 6.7%
Controlled Substances 4 0 4 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 1 1
Injuries 2 7 8 17
Tow-away 6 10 26 42
Crash Reports 6 12 27 45

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 1457 15 1.03% 6.67%
Vehicle 665 124 18.65% 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

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AL

Verified Shipper from Alabama

May 16, 2024

“Full Truckload from Meridian, MS to Houston, TX”

Timeliness
6/10
Quality of Equipment
7/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable
What went poorly?
  • Late Pickup

They have a ton of capacity, but the dispatchers communication is lacking.

They will push your loads out and drop them back in your lap. Some of the dipatchers do a good job, while others make them tough to work with!


Lanes
Meridian, MS to Houston, TX
Freight Details
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
AL

Verified Shipper from Alabama

April 10, 2024

“Full Truckload from Statesboro, GA to Selma, AL”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • 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
AL

Verified Shipper from Alabama

April 04, 2024

“Full Truckload from Glenwood, AR to Oskaloosa, IA”

Timeliness
8/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • 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
DH

dylan h - Verified Broker

August 25, 2023

“Always great to work with!”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • 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
IL

Verified Broker from Illinois

January 28, 2022

“Full Truckload from Carson, CA to Eden Prairie, MN”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
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