Decker Truck Line may have a century of history, but they’re still leading the way forward. This year’s Overall Winner in the Large Carrier category continues to evolve, thanks to a driver-first mentality and a commitment to constant improvement. In this episode, Dale Decker and Bob Elkins talk about how the Best Fleets to Drive For program’s insights have helped them refine their policies, enhance cross-department communication, and make changes that improve the overall driver experience. With four years on the Top 20 list and this year’s big win, Decker is proving that experience and innovation go hand in hand. Their journey has been all about connection, collaboration, and evolving for the future.

Three years in the Hall of Fame and back-to-back Stratosphere Awards, Garner Trucking continues to raise the bar. In this episode, Jane Jazrawy is joined by Sherri Garner Brumbaugh (President & CEO), Tim Chrulski (COO), and Brian Wildman (Driver and Chairman of the Driver Advisory Board) to share how Garner builds a culture where drivers feel seen, heard, and genuinely appreciated. Proof that when you listen, act, and celebrate the wins, great things happen—again and again.

From building a strong safety culture to keeping drivers and fleets connected, the Best Fleets to Drive For sponsors are committed to enhancing the driver experience. In this episode of The Road Ahead: Insights from Our Sponsors, we sit down with EpicVue, TruckRight, and Netradyne to discuss how they support drivers and why they proudly sponsor the Best Fleets program.

A new season of the Best Fleets Podcast is here! We’re starting with the interviewer roundup, where our team recaps the standout moments and surprises from this year’s program. Whether you were part of it or are considering joining next time, tune in for some great insights!