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Posts Tagged With 'Driver Tips'


Coping With Holiday Stress

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Monday, November 27, 2023

The holiday season, while a time of joy and celebration, can also bring a unique set of challenges for professional drivers. Here are six practical tips to help you navigate the holiday highway and manage stress effectively. Read More

How CDL-A Drivers Can Cope with Angry Drivers

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

While road rage runs rampant on roads and highways and can lead to some pretty dangerous situations for professional drivers, there are several surefire ways you can avoid and deal with aggressive drivers. Here are five ways to keep your cool in the face of angry drivers. Read More

Fall Activities In the Midwest

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Fall is a unique time of the year, full of exciting events like fall festivals, refreshingly cool temperatures, and beautiful outdoor sights as the leaves change. We want our drivers to experience and enjoy the magic of the season wherever they are. Here are six ways you can make the most of fall while driving for NTB. Read More

The top 6 things CDL-A drivers wish they knew their first year

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

In trucking, every trip is a learning experience. And with years on the road come years of invaluable insight and knowledge. Here are some of the things veteran truck drivers wish they had known when they first started their careers in the driver’s seat. Read More

Seven apps Christian truck drivers need to download

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

At NTB, your faith always comes first. To help you nurture your faith while you’re on the road, we’ve researched the top Bible study and prayer apps made specifically for professional drivers. Read More

End of Summer / Back to School

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Summer days: Making the most of family time before school begins again As we approach the end of this sunny season, it's time to savor those last precious moments of summer vacation with our loved ones. As a truck... Read More

Summer Safety Tips

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

While summer is a great time to be on the road, it is also important to be aware of the dangers that come with the season. To help you stay safe and healthy during the summer months, here are some tips and recommendations to help you beat the heat. Read More

Technology Forecast

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

In this blog, we'll explore some of the latest breakthroughs in trucking technology to watch for in 2023 and beyond. Read More

Distracted Driving Awareness

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

What CDL-A drivers need to know about distracted driving. Read More

5 must-read books to nourish your faith OTR

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Friday, March 17, 2023

At NTB, we understand that it can be challenging to feed your faith while OTR. We want our drivers to have plenty of ways to nourish their spiritual journey, so we found the top 5 Amazon-recommended faith-based books for drivers who are looking to strengthen their faith. Read More

Four ways to feed your faith OTR

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Here at NTB, we care about our driver’s spiritual health and want to help nourish it even when you’re busy hauling freight. With that in mind, here’s four ways to feed your faith on the road. Read More

Safety & Spring Showers: Tips for Safely Driving Your Tractor-Trailer in the Rain

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

As we head into spring, it’s time for a reminder of how driving a tractor-trailer in the rain can be tricky and challenging. But with a few extra precautions, you can stay safe while driving your truck in wet conditions. Read More

Heading south: 6 options for spring vacations off the beaten path!

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

At NTB, we pride ourselves on being unique in the transportation industry for offering CDL-A truck drivers a career that’s truly rewarding and a culture that’s genuinely supportive. With that in mind, we thought we’d make a few suggestions for a unique, affordable, off-the-beaten-path vacation for you and your loved ones this spring. Here are six that fit the bill! Read More

5 supplies you didn’t know you needed this winter

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Winter can pose some unique challenges for the truck-driving community. As temps drop and road conditions become less predictable, being prepared becomes more important. Here at NTB Trucking, we want our drivers to be as prepared as possible. Here’s a list of the 5 supplies you didn’t know you needed. Read More

6 tips for fighting fatigue and stress as a truck driver

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Monday, January 30, 2023

Being a long-haul truck driver can be physically and mentally taxing. On top of all the pressures that come with the job, it's easy to fall into a pattern of fatigue, low energy and stress. Read on for some tips from NTB for fighting fatigue, boosting energy and reducing stress as a CDL-A truck driver. Read More