Driver Leader

Decker Truck Line • West Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Decker Truck Line is a family-owned company with over 95 years in business, recognized as one of North America's Best Fleets to Drive For and the #1 Large Carrier to Drive For in 2025. They have also received awards for community involvement and supplier of the year. This full-time Driver Leader position is within the Operations Department and requires a solid background in Reefer/Van or Flatbed truckload operations. The role offers a first shift schedule, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
• Previous directly-related experience
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced professional work environment
• A background in MS Office is required
• Capability to calculate time zones, understand DOT HOS regulations, and comprehend military time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with McLeod Transportation software
• Experience with Geotab E-log systems

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Drivers and managing all aspects of the Driver experience
• Coaching and mentoring to achieve specific customer service expectations, safety records and business goals
• Managing payroll, Driver productivity, asset/equipment utilization, safety & regulatory compliance & auditing
• Making safety-conscious decisions and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures
• Utilizing innovation and continuous improvement to streamline processes and practices
• Helping to improve Driver retention
• Collaborating cross-functionally with departments such as customer service, planning, driver pay, regulatory, HR and safety to identify solutions to daily business challenges
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary paid weekly plus bonuses
• Optional Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• One week of PTO upon hire; another week at 6 months and then annually thereafter
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees