After 21 years with Frito-Lay, Dean Lueck made a career shift and joined Pipestone Management as the Truck Wash Manager over six years ago. Today, he leads a 12-person team responsible for washing and disinfecting 85 to 90 livestock trailers each week, a critical step in maintaining biosecurity and preventing the spread of disease between farms.
“We follow strict cleaning protocols—pre-soaking, power washing, flushing, and inspecting each trailer to ensure it’s 100% clean before disinfecting,” Dean explains. His team operates two wash bays, with the goal of pushing out a freshly cleaned trailer every hour. “A clean trailer plays a crucial role in protecting the health of our farms.”
Dean is proud of his team’s dedication to biosecurity and the positive culture at PIPESTONE. “The company is built on caring for its people, and it’s rewarding to see how each person brings their own personality to their role,” he shares. “I’m always impressed with the farmers’ commitment. It’s not a job just anyone can do, so if you’re passionate about helping farmers, PIPESTONE is a great place to be.”
Dean Lueck,
Truck Wash Manager
Pipestone Management
