Decker Truck Line is a family owned company celebrating over 94 years in business! We were recently named one of
North America's Best Fleets to Drive For the 4th year in a row , and
North America's 2025 #1 Large Carrier to Drive For ! Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning company that also won the "Iowa Motor Truck Association Image Campaign" 2 years in the row for community involvement, fundraisers and local donations and was a recipient of Hy-Vee’s “Transportation Supplier of the Year” Award.
We are currently looking for a
Director of Operations
to join our West Des Moines Office! The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Reefer/Van truckload operations. Great full-time first shift schedule of Monday-Friday 7am-5pm!
A day in the life of a Decker Director of Operations looks like:
Assisting in day-to-day operations of a 250+ Reefer/Van Fleet to ensure productivity expectations with utilization, quality, safety, service and cost-effective management of assets
Daily checkouts with each Driver Leader
Assisting the Shop Foreman and personnel with maintenance/securement related issues
Working with Driver Leader direct reports to ensure all PMs are completed on time, with no overdue results
Assisting Sales in maintaining Customer relations while also playing a key role in startups with new accounts
Assisting Network Team in securing freight from broker boards for tough reload areas
Liaison between other departments and operations personnel for additional assistance on needed paperwork, actions, and information
Assists COO in development of budgets and goals
Monitors KPI’s to ensure goal attainment is achieved
Responsible for hiring/disciplinary actions and performance reviews of employees
Development of direct reports through regular 1-1s and quarterly performance reviews
Other duties as assigned
Director of Operations Must Haves
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
4 year degree in a business field preferred
Expert knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office software
Logistics experience/knowledge of trucking industry
3-5 years job related experience required
Previous Supervisory experience in a Transportation environment
Director of Operations Nice to Haves
Experience with Qualcomm/Omnitracs, PTI, CSA Performer, McLeod systems is a plus.
What You Get From Decker
A competitive salary paid weekly plus quarterly performance bonuses!
Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and 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!
Paid Holidays, 401(k) and more!
Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning and essential company that has been in business for over 93 years! We have a family friendly, rewarding, and inclusive work culture. Hard work and commitment does not go unnoticed. The opportunities are endless!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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North America's Best Fleets to Drive For the 4th year in a row , and
North America's 2025 #1 Large Carrier to Drive For ! Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning company that also won the "Iowa Motor Truck Association Image Campaign" 2 years in the row for community involvement, fundraisers and local donations and was a recipient of Hy-Vee’s “Transportation Supplier of the Year” Award.
We are currently looking for a
Director of Operations
to join our West Des Moines Office! The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Reefer/Van truckload operations. Great full-time first shift schedule of Monday-Friday 7am-5pm!
A day in the life of a Decker Director of Operations looks like:
Assisting in day-to-day operations of a 250+ Reefer/Van Fleet to ensure productivity expectations with utilization, quality, safety, service and cost-effective management of assets
Daily checkouts with each Driver Leader
Assisting the Shop Foreman and personnel with maintenance/securement related issues
Working with Driver Leader direct reports to ensure all PMs are completed on time, with no overdue results
Assisting Sales in maintaining Customer relations while also playing a key role in startups with new accounts
Assisting Network Team in securing freight from broker boards for tough reload areas
Liaison between other departments and operations personnel for additional assistance on needed paperwork, actions, and information
Assists COO in development of budgets and goals
Monitors KPI’s to ensure goal attainment is achieved
Responsible for hiring/disciplinary actions and performance reviews of employees
Development of direct reports through regular 1-1s and quarterly performance reviews
Other duties as assigned
Director of Operations Must Haves
Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
4 year degree in a business field preferred
Expert knowledge of the internet and Microsoft Office software
Logistics experience/knowledge of trucking industry
3-5 years job related experience required
Previous Supervisory experience in a Transportation environment
Director of Operations Nice to Haves
Experience with Qualcomm/Omnitracs, PTI, CSA Performer, McLeod systems is a plus.
What You Get From Decker
A competitive salary paid weekly plus quarterly performance bonuses!
Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness and 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!
Paid Holidays, 401(k) and more!
Becoming part of the Decker family means becoming part of an award-winning and essential company that has been in business for over 93 years! We have a family friendly, rewarding, and inclusive work culture. Hard work and commitment does not go unnoticed. The opportunities are endless!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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