As we step into the month of March, we not only embrace the promise of spring but also pause to honor Women's History Month. At NTB, we want to pay tribute to the remarkable achievements of women in trucking. Here are the tales of some extraordinary female truck drivers of the past, showcasing their courage and resilience, and a glimpse into why women excel as truck drivers. Read More
The start of a new year is a great time to hit the “reset button” and resolve or address areas of life you want to improve. You may make a decision to accomplish a personal goal or break a habit, improve your CDL-A truck driving career or learn a new skill or hobby. Whatever you’re looking to achieve, here are NTB’s top five tips for making your resolution stick. Read More
When your office is the cab of a semi, it’s easy to not make your health a priority. But professional drivers can face serious health concerns like obesity, depression, sleep apnea and diabetes due to the working conditions. Read More
Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime. NTB is very proud to be the career home of dozens of veterans from various branches of the military. Read More
What factors are most important to you when choosing a trucking company to work for? Mike Bray says he considered a lot of things, including pay and home time, but it really came down to working for a company that shared his values. Read More
NTB Driver Spotlight: At NTB, our drivers work regionally throughout the Midwest, which allows them to get ample miles and still make it home weekly. “I love this job. I love getting around and talking to people,” adds Dave. “NTB is just a really great company to work for.” Read More
If you’ve ever considered a career change that offers more independence, excellent earning opportunities and plenty of variety, becoming a professional CDL-A truck driver may be perfect for you. There are a lot of great perks and advantages but it’s not for everyone. Here’s a quick peek at a day in the life of the professional truck driver. Read More
This year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), held September 13-19, was a special time for the country to show support for the hardworking men and women truck drivers nationwide. Read More
We might be biased, but we believe that truck driving is one of the best careers out there. Our country relies heavily on the trucking industry to keep the economy going and delivering all kinds of goods to where they need to go. Driving a truck isn’t the easiest career, but it’s also incredibly rewarding and can be quite fun too. Don’t just take our word for it - read below to see what truck drivers love most about the trucking life. Read More
There are a lot of factors that go in to creating a quality, satisfying CDL-A truck driving career but near the top of the list is pay. After all, that’s why we all have jobs – to pay our bills, take care of our families, go on vacation, etc. With that in mind, NTB has already implemented two raises this year, one in the spring and one this summer. Read More
In a conversation with NTB’s President and CEO, Henry Schwarz, we took a deep dive into the mind of a person who has a passion from his youth for machinery and decades of experience as he has sought to serve the NTB family with those gifts and experience. Read More
March is Women’s History Month. We thought this would be a good time to highlight some of the history of women in the trucking industry, where they are now, and the future for women in trucking. Read More
You must be thinking that is a typo. Surely, 4 Million Miles of truck driving, all without incident, couldn’t be possible. Well, it’s true, and NTB Trucking has the driver to prove it. Read More
We always welcome the fresh warm air of spring along our Midwest roadways. There’s no better feeling than cracking the window and putting on a pair of shades as blue skies open up, letting sunshine in our cabs and warming our souls. Soon, shades of green will replace the flat grey of winter, and our roadways will be lined with budding trees, grass, and flowers! Read More
With all the little ghosts and goblins out for treats on Halloween night, we at NTB thought we’d share a few thoughts with our favorite drivers. Because, even if you are on the road on Halloween night, you can still enjoy the fun of this holiday. Read More