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Winter Trip Planning and Time Management

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Monday, December 15, 2014

It is NTB’s busiest time of year and unfavorable winter driving conditions have already begun—two things that unfortunately happen at the same time. Busy is obviously good as drivers have an opportunity for increased earnings, but winter can hinder your those efforts and make everything more difficult for drivers. Read More

A Survey of Driver Preferences

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Monday, December 8, 2014

The most notable trends (and two things that go against the gruff driver image conjured up by some people) are that drivers are increasingly eco-friendly, and have adopted a good deal of technology to stay in touch with loved ones while they’re on the road. Read More

Gifts for Truck Drivers

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Monday, December 1, 2014

Reminders of home and mementos are a thoughtful way to help make everyday a little brighter. Websites like Snapfish let you customize photo gifts that they’ll use every day, like travel mugs, phone cases, and more. Read More

Thanksgiving Football Facts

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Did you know the tradition of the Detroit Lions playing on Thanksgiving Day began in 1934? Here are some fun football facts to share around the dinner table this Thanksgiving. Read More

Thanksgiving Driving Tips

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Monday, November 17, 2014

With gas prices dipping and making travel more likely for people this year, we’re expecting very busy roads. Read More

Holiday Driving Incentive

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Thanksgiving holiday business is projected to be very strong this year! In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, we expect to see record levels of business for several of our customers. Read More

What do People Think of Truck Drivers?

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

With the demand for freight and qualified drivers growing, and with more families having a member in the driving industry, public perception of trucking is overwhelmingly good. Read More

Tire Pressure and Air Temperature

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Because tire pressure can be affected by a number of factors, one of which is temperature, you may notice with the colder temperatures that the indicator lights is coming on during start­up and staying on a bit longer than during the warmer months. Read More

Venison Recipes

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Here are some venison recipes we’ve seen going around that sound like they’d make great dishes this deer season. Read More

Winter Truck Maintenance

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Monday, October 13, 2014

As part of our usual maintenance calendar, we’re in the process of doing winter checks and repairing any potential issues we discover. Our goal is to have the process completed by November 1 so that all drivers are ready for the winter driving season. Thank you for continuing to drive safely and bring any concerns to our attention! Read More