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Fort Dodge, Iowa  - Decker Truck Line, Inc. recently named the company's January 2010 Drivers of the Month.  Jim Jarrett was selected as the Driver of the Month for the Flatbed division. Jarrett is married and the proud parent of five children and grandparent of ten. Jerry Chapman, Jarrett's dispatcher stated, "Jim is a hard worker and very seldom complains about any problems with loads or load assignments."  He enjoys working on antique tractors and spending time with his grandchildren when not on the road.

Selected as Driver of the Month for the Reefer/Van division was Dennis Nelson.  Nelson has been a professional driver for 19 years and he likes to golf and hunt pheasant when not driving. Gary Northrop, Nelson's dispatcher stated, "Dennis is always on time. He does a great job for Decker and me. Dennis is always pleasant to work with and will go anywhere. I enjoy Dennis being on my board."           

Drivers and owner-operators are nominated monthly by their dispatcher.  They are selected based on overall performance within all areas of the company, including operational productivity, safety record, maintenance/care of equipment (including idle time), payroll, billing and customer service.  All drivers and owner-operators selected as a Driver of the Month are eligible to be chosen as Driver/Owner-operator of the Year.

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.  Under the sole ownership of Don Decker, Decker's corporate office is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa.  Additional terminals are in Davenport, Iowa; Mediapolis, Iowa; Mason City, Iowa; Hammond, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama and Ft. Wayne, Indiana.