Work days at every job can have little stressors that can make a task at hand seem daunting—truck driving included. The good news is that when you use coping mechanisms to keep your cool in stressful driving situations it will leave you feeling safe and in a great mood! Read More
They are the bane of every driver’s existence—potholes! Why do they form? How much do they cost to fix? Is there any research to prevent them from happening in the future? Read More
Keeping your body limber and strong is the best way to make your long-hauls as comfortable as possible–no sweat! Read More
Tires are a big part of our day-to-day at NTB Trucking, keeping our drivers safe and comfortable on long rides throughout the Midwest. The advancement of tires has made it possible to go long distances with heavy loads, no matter the weather. We’d like to take a moment to look at the route tires went through history—from point A to point B. Read More
Here are a few thoughts and suggestions to make sure you’re prepared to drive in whatever Mother Nature throws at you this winter. Read More
Christmas is coming! Giving makes the season feel warmer in the Midwest, and it’s always easier to spend a little time and give a little more with a few extra dollars in your paycheck. That’s why NTB offers pre-holiday bonus pay for both our part-time and full-time drivers! Read More
At NTB Trucking we always appreciate those who make us who we are. This week, it seems appropriate to take a moment to shout out to the world how much we value each and every one of our employees. Read More
Getting into the routine of a new driving career can be challenging. We’d like to offer a few items for your packing list to help make your home away from home feel, well, more like...home! Read More
Tips for increasing your MPGs, saving you money and reducing your visits to fill up your tank. These tips also transfer to help your fuel economy on your days off when running errands. Read More
There are things each of us can do to stay connected to our spiritual side when we can't make it to service. We have a few inspiring suggestions for ways to worship when on the road. 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
It’s easy to take it for granted—our intricate infrastructure of highways and the technology involved in the modern task of keeping freight moving. Even the worst maintained roads in the U.S. today couldn’t hold a candle to the early days of freight transport. Here are some interesting facts on America’s roadways. Read More
We all want to be safe. A thorough pre-trip inspection before every drive is one key component to making sure both you as the driver and others on the road get from point A to point B on time and safely. Read More
When looking for information or services, where do you typically go? Over the years, that answer has become nearly exclusively, “the internet!” With so many sources available at the touch of a finger, we’d like to highlight some types that may be helpful to truck drivers—experienced and rookie alike. Read More
It’s no secret that a career on the road will keep a person away from home, family, and friends more than some other jobs might. While this is simply a reality of the day, we at NTB Trucking understand the value of work-life balance. Read More