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Truck Driver Health

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Monday, June 23, 2014

Advances in medical technology and changes to industry regulation are coming, and now is a great time to talk about how we can makes drivers’ lives easier and healthier, along with making roads safer. Read More

NTB Drivers Earning EXTRA money—a GREAT opportunity!

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Monday, June 23, 2014

NTB is expecting increased business surrounding the July 4th holiday, and is offering additional mileage incentives to encourage drivers to work extra and use all available duty hours. Read More

Latest updates for Pleasant Prairie – Meijer DC 872

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Things in Pleasant Prairie, WI are coming along well, and we’re excited to bring updates on the location. Read More

Updates on Pleasant Prairie, WI Distribution Center

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

We have updates on the new Pleasant Prairie, WI Distribution Center. Everything is moving smoothly and we’re happy to have our additional drivers busy in Wisconsin. Here are a few extra tips for navigating the facility. Read More

NTB Working with Meijer Across the Midwest

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

New developments for Meijer including store openings and new distribution facilities means more opportunities for NTB to partner with the retailer for transportation services. We're proud to continue our relationship with a great company! Read More

Designated Parking Areas

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Now that spring is here and there’s no need to move trucks for snow removal, we’d like to update drivers on the designated parking areas at a few locations. We want to make sure our lots stay organized and can be used safely without confusion or congestion. Read More

Spring and Summer Traffic Conditions

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Monday, April 28, 2014

Though winter is in our rear view mirrors, it’s important to pay attention to spring and summer road conditions and traffic difficulties that need extra focus to navigate safely. Read More

Driver Growth at NTB

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Monday, March 31, 2014

We're optimistic about the weather and our productive year ahead, and we have some interesting facts about our team that we’d like to share! Read More

Driver Tips: Avoiding Problems

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

The most frequent type of accidents that drivers encounter happen while turning and backing up. We want everyone to be safe, so consider these things to make sure you’re doing everything you can to avoid a problem. Read More

Driver Highlight: Matt Parnell

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Matt was working part-time at a tire shop before he came to NTB. He’d always wanted to be a driver because he grew up traveling and likes being on the road. He decided to get his CDL and become a full-time driver. Read More

Driver Highlight: Dave Taylor

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Dave has been with NTB since 2005. He worked for an engineering department in an office for twenty-five years before the office closed, leaving Dave to find a new career. He’d always wanted to drive a truck, so he pursued his CDL. Read More

A Message from our President, Henry Schwarz

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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

With subzero and single-digit temperatures along with lots of snow fall this week, delivery has been difficult for our drivers. We want to thank everyone who continued working carefully to make sure our service did not stop. Read More

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Stopping Distance

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Stopping distance for trucks is much longer than for smaller vehicles. Remember these tips to leave enough room to stop in case of an emergency! Read More

Happy Thanksgiving!

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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

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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