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Archives for 11/2013


Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted in Blog  
Wednesday, November 27, 2013

It’s the season for giving thanks and showing appreciation for what we’ve been given. At NTB, we’re thankful for the opportunity to provide exceptional service to our customers, and to work with an amazing staff and a wonderful group of drivers, doing what we do best. Read More

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Driver Highlight: Greg McDaniel

Posted in Blog  
Monday, November 25, 2013

Greg McDaniel has been with NTB for sixteen years. He became a truck driver after leaving the military, and decided to work with NTB for several reasons. He says NTB is a “good company to work for. Management and dispatch are great people to work with.” Greg noted that the equipment is nice, and he likes truck driving because he can be independent, help people, and work for a great company. Read More

Updated Driver Pay Packages

Posted in News  
Wednesday, November 20, 2013

NTB is pleased to announce the following changes to the Driver Pay Package which went into effect on October 31, 2013 and will be reflected in pay settlements beginning November 15, 2013 Read More

Driver Highlight: Kyle Schaefer

Posted in Blog  
Tuesday, November 19, 2013

It was January of 2012 when Kyle decided that he wanted to start truck driving. Like a lot of people, he worked at a factory that was letting people go. Seeking something more stable with steady work, Kyle got his CDL. Read More

Maximizing Your Productivity on the Road

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Friday, November 15, 2013

NTB Truck Driver John Siebert offers pointers on how to maximize productivity while on the road. Read More

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NTB Driver Highlight: Terri Kerr

Posted in Blog  
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Truck driving has been a life-long dream for Terri. A mother of three, Terri has been with NTB for just over a year. She always wanted to drive a truck because she traveled a lot when she was a child, seeing the world with her father. Those fond memories and the freedom of traveling make this a great fit for Terri. Read More

Increasing Your Take Home Pay By Maximizing Your Mileage Potential

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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

High producing NTB truck drivers share tips on increasing take home pay by maximizing mileage potential. Read More

NTB Announces Growth in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin

Posted in News  
Friday, November 8, 2013

NTB is pleased to announce that Meijer will be opening a new Distribution Center in Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin sometime in early 2014. This will be a phase-in opening with fresh (Produce and Frozen) first, then sometime in the future opening Grocery distribution. NTB has been asked to support this through helping with inbound transfers from other Distribution Centers, as well as inbound from vendors and store deliveries outbound from this facility. We're excited about this new opportunity, and thankful that Meijer continues to trust NTB to support them in servicing their business. Watch for more details soon. Read More

Seeking Drivers in Wisconsin to Accommodate New Growth

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Friday, November 8, 2013

NTB is currently seeking drivers in response to rapid growth we are experiencing with the expansion of services to Meijer, opening new opportunities for driving professionals. NTB is a service provider for Meijer, which operates supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and soon Wisconsin. “Meijer is expanding in the Kenosha, WI, area next spring which means we need to start hiring drivers now to be ready. We’re hiring CDL-A drivers with their hazmat endorsement in all of the states Meijer operates,” says Dale Arnold, NTB recruiting retention manager. “These are very attractive regional runs for drivers with excellent home time.” Read More