We’ve all seen or experienced road rage incidents, and we therefore know how dangerous things are when someone is actively trying to start a high speed fight with their vehicle. While there are a ton of ways to escalate things if you ever find yourself in one of these predicaments, there are far safer and more prudent options you should absolutely put into practice. Read More
This is an important time of year as far as highway traffic and road conditions are concerned; that’s why it’s important to remember these key tenets to prepare yourself for summer driving. Read More
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), 47% of fatal work zone crashes involve large trucks. That’s why it’s important to know and obey the rules of the road during construction season. Read More
When you’re buying a gift for the trucker in your life, you should consider purchasing something that they will both like and get regular use out of while on the road. Read More
Driving overnight, especially for extended periods of time, comes with its own unique challenges that simply aren’t experienced during the day time. That’s why it’s important to know how to keep yourself alert, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself and others when you’re hauling overnight. Read More
Don't let sickness get the best of you. Make being healthy your top priority with these simple tips. Read More
No one wants their truck to break down on them, but unfortunately, sometimes it happens. And when it happens, it’s better to be prepared than to improvise or make things worse. Read More
Planning is a must for truckers; it saves time, money, and stress. Follow these simple tips to make the most of your time on the road. Read More
A lot of wisdom and on-the-road savvy can be gleaned from longtime, hard working professional truck drivers. These drivers have been through it all and can help others avoid mistakes they’ve made or have seen others make over the years. Read More
As you all know, spring brings out the orange barrels signifying the beginning of the construction season. You have already been experiencing lane closures, long back ups and drivers who are impatient and just don’t seem to care about anyone else but themselves. To kick off the season, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and virtually every other State in the Union will be “celebrating” National Work Zone Awareness Week, this coming week April 8-12, 2019. Read More
There are a couple of key ways to ensure that you keep inertia and momentum in check to avoid skidding or causing an accident. Read More
Sharing the roads safely and properly is of utmost importance for truck drivers and non-commercial vehicles. With distracted driving on the rise and adding to already high traffic accident statistics, it’s important to know and remember these tips for sharing the road with semi-trucks and other large vehicles. Read More
It’s critical to be aware of rules and regulatory nuances between states you may be traveling in or through. Since NTB Trucking serves the Mid West region and primarily the Great Lakes area, here are some laws you should know about. Read More
Since NTB Trucking was founded in 1974, our company has been growing, expanding our fleet to roughly 235 trucks and 830 trailers and counting. That kind of growth isn’t possible unless our drivers like working for us. Read More
When you’re driving distracted, your vehicle becomes a high speed weapon capable of inflicting harm on yourself and other motorists on the road. Read More