How about Decker, any info...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by negativecold13, Nov 24, 2014.

  1. negativecold13

    negativecold13 Medium Load Member

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    talked with systemtransport....they are backed up on training...might have something in the spring....I'm good with Decker for now, if I can average 2700 miles/week thats $999 before taxes. I will prob stay out 3-4 weeks at a time when possible. won't need the medical unless I can get a seperate plan for dental and vision. I met a few of their drivers while we were teaming for W/S. Seemed like they were happy.
     
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  3. Brandson

    Brandson Medium Load Member

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    Why would you want to make so much less when you have the option of making more..? I clear a grand at less than 2500 miles already, before our raise in January. There's more money to be made driving, but for new OTR driving, cretes among the best.
     
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  4. negativecold13

    negativecold13 Medium Load Member

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    I checked out Crete, however, not hiring in my area. Moving is not an option. Also, I am more focused on the experience part for now. In 9 months to a year, I will reevaluate and start looking at getting on with one of the smaller companies in my area. thanks for the input.
     
  5. Brandson

    Brandson Medium Load Member

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    Are you sure..? Boise isn't that far from Lincoln, is it?
     
  6. negativecold13

    negativecold13 Medium Load Member

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    about 12 or 13 hundred miles. I will have to investigate them further.
     
  7. Brandson

    Brandson Medium Load Member

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    Turns out Iowa and Idaho are different places... Who knew? Maybe I oughta open that atlas for kicks while I'm bored driving...
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Decker has top of the line equipment; may as well be comfortable on the road since you'll spend the majority of your life in that truck until you go local.
     
  9. negativecold13

    negativecold13 Medium Load Member

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    The ones we saw while driving for W/S were really nice...Mostly Pete's, wonnder how their turning radius compares to the Volvo we had????
     
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  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    The few I've driven, the Pete's weren't as good as Volvo concerning turning radius. Just take that into consideration when setting up. Some tight places I had more pullups in the Pete to get set up right for the unloading. This was pulling tankers & setting up in chemical plants. Maybe that's changed since then. Either way, the Pete's are nice trucks.
     
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  11. djmann.brooks

    djmann.brooks Bobtail Member

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    does anyone have current info on Decker Flatbed or their Reefer Division. I've never seen their flatbeds where I live in California, but usually always see their Reefer Units. Can you Haul both if you work for them? Do they give good miles? Is there a Pet Policy? I have heard mixed reviews. I currently get 1800-2300 miles a week at .37 cpm. I used to haul flatbed, now back hauling DryVan. Any information helps! Thanks!
     
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