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Decker Truck Line Names January Drivers of the Month

2013-02-12 18:27:00

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(Fort Dodge, Iowa) - Decker Truck Line, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jason Ring and Rick Catherwood have been chosen as the company's January 2013 Drivers of the Month.

Jason Ring was selected as Driver of the Month in the Reefer-Van Division. Ring was nominated by his fleet manager, Gary Northrop who said, "Jason is very easy to work with. He is more than willing to work even if he is due time off. He is always looking out for Decker Truck Line." Ring has driven for Decker since April, 2009.

Rick Catherwood was chosen as the Flatbed Division's Driver of the Month. His fleet manager, Jerry Chapman says, "Rick is easy to work with and he is always on time." Catherwood has driven for Decker since July, 2010.

In addition to winning a Decker gift certificate, both of these drivers will now be eligible to compete for Driver/Owner-Operator of the Year. This year-end recognition of one driver from each division brings a 1-cent-per-mile pay increase for twelve months.

Decker's Drivers of the Month are selected by their fleet managers based on overall performance within all areas of the company, including operational productivity, safety record, maintenance/care of equipment, payroll, billing and customer service. 

Founded in 1931, Decker Truck Line, Inc. is a diversified carrier, transporting flatbed, refrigerated and dry van freight to the 48 contiguous states and seven Canadian provinces.

For more information, visit www.drivedecker.com.