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Decker, so far, so good.....

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by negativecold13, Dec 27, 2014.

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  1. Dec 27, 2014 #1
    negativecold13

    negativecold13 Medium Load Member

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    I was going to put off writing about my experiences with Decker until I had been withthem a little loner. However, I am on my 4th drop on this run, need to sleep but can, t so maybe writing will help lull me to sleep.
    My training was great and my trainer was a very good instructor. He took the time to teach me the whys and hows instead of just telling mewhat to do. I feel 100 percent more comfortable with my abilities than I did at the beinning of the month.
    Backin, still working on that, especially tight spots. Guess I need to practice in an empty lot with road cones. Truck school on backing doesnt even touch everyday situations.
    Anyway, I picked up m my truck last week, 2012 Volvo Midroof, 13 speed. Ad my first experience driving on snow from cheyenne to billings. Starting to float the gears. On my way to Portland, and be off next week for New Years.
    Well, just wanted to give ashout out to DTL, my trainer, driver manager, staff and other drivers that have helped me out during this transition. You all be safe. See you on the road....
     
    negativecold13, Dec 27, 2014
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  3. Nov 19, 2015 #2
    Florida Girl

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    good for you will be joining them next month but a little concerned about the hair follicle test do they do it, went to a party about 2 months ago and acted crazy and was told that weed stays in your hair for 90 days never did it before and never again thanks
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2015 #3
    IA Sooner

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    I work for them, and there was no hair test.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2015 #4
    Big Papaxx

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    Does decker hire new cdl school grads? If so what is the training time 3 4 6 weeks? Thanks. Just trying to get some ideas so I can decide on my employer before I get to school to avoid the push to the Mega carriers.. I have it narrowed down to 5 companies Decker being 1 if they hire new grads. Nothing on web site about that.
    Thanks
     
    Big Papaxx, Nov 20, 2015
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  7. Nov 20, 2015 #5
    Big Papaxx

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    Also @ iowasooner do they have the driver facing cameras at decker and are they going to auto transmissions as many of the carriers are?
     
    Big Papaxx, Nov 20, 2015
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  8. Nov 20, 2015 #6
    IA Sooner

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    No on the cameras, but maybe in the future. All the new trucks are automatic, and yes they train right out of school, I think it's a month, but mostly depends on the trainee.
     
    IA Sooner, Nov 20, 2015
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  9. Nov 20, 2015 #7
    Big Papaxx

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    Well ####... How are they with miles as I have a very low requirement for home time but have had a couple companies say that I have to take home time every 2 weeks.. Wow I am glad I saw this thread and your comment cause I was pretty much decided on where I was going.. Thanks I have a son that lives a few miles away from there Davenport Iowa Terminal and I was born and raised 30 miles south of that terminal..
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2015 #8
    IA Sooner

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    I'm on the flatbed side and home weekly, after a lot of raising hell, my miles are coming up, I'm averaging 2000 miles a week. On the reefer side I really don't know anything, except they haul a lot of Tyson.
     
    IA Sooner, Nov 20, 2015
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  11. Nov 20, 2015 #9
    Big Papaxx

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    Thanks. I was looking at there western Refer which is there only true OTR all 48 and Canada. Thanks for the info I appreciate it.
     
    Big Papaxx, Nov 20, 2015
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  12. Nov 21, 2015 #10
    negativecold13

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    No hair test...miles were good at first, 2700 to 3200/week, but started dropping below 2000/week...I will never do reefer again, much less Tyson...too much wasted time sitting and waiting then have to rush to make appointment time...to each his own, but I found my calling...2000-2500 miles/week, I get paid for working out, usually out 5 days then off 2-3....
     
    negativecold13, Nov 21, 2015
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