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Posts Tagged With 'Growth'


5 must-read books to nourish your faith OTR

Posted in Blog, News  
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

Celebrating Veterans at NTB and Across the Country

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, November 22, 2021

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

Driver Mike Bray talks about faith, trucking

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, October 18, 2021

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

A Day in the Life of a CDL-A Truck Driver

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, October 4, 2021

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

Tips to Make the Most of Your Truck Stop Visit

Posted in Blog, News  
Wednesday, September 15, 2021

While CDL-A drivers spend most of their time on the open road, a truck stop visit is often a necessary part of the workday. At NTB, we want drivers to make the most of their stops. So, here are our tips on having the best truck stop experience possible. Read More

The Top 5 Things Truck Drivers Love About Their Job

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, September 13, 2021

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

How NTB Leads the Industry—A Conversation with Henry Schwarz

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, April 26, 2021

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

Earth Day—Renewable Energy Products We See, Use, and Haul

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Monday, April 19, 2021

The best way to celebrate Earth Day is to participate. Together, we can work toward a brighter and greener future. Join in on the pride of being an NTB driver, where we strive to be good stewards of the Earth. Read More

A Reflection on 2020, Looking Forward to 2021

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Monday, December 28, 2020

Out with the old and in with the new! Seems a fitting phrase for 2020 as we welcome 2021 and all of its potential with open arms. Read More

Like the Difference Between Night and Day

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, November 2, 2020

NTB Trucking has a new initiative starting in Lansing, Michigan—shared truck full-time positions. NTB has purchased new day cab tractors which will run as 12 on/12 off operations—two drivers per truck. These assignments, available immediately, will be 12-hour shifts with hometime every day. As is NTB’s guarantee for all drivers, these positions are five consecutive days followed by the same two days off every week. Read More

Work-Life Balance

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, September 7, 2020

It may come as no surprise that a career as a truck driver can mean being away from home both day and night. So, how does one strike a balance between work and life if the cab of the truck acts as your workspace and home space five out of seven days a week? Read More

Drive with Pride—Professionalism in Trucking

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Monday, June 15, 2020

At NTB, we believe being a truck driver is more than a job—it’s a career. As a trucking professional, here are a few tips to help you find satisfaction in your choice of employment. Read More

Driving with Confidence

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Monday, May 11, 2020

There’s a steep learning curve when first embarking on a truck driving career. Following are a few tips for gaining confidence as a new driver and a back-to-the-basics reminder for those seasoned drivers on the road. Read More

Staying Healthy on the Road—Be Happy: Part 3 of a 3 Part Series

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Monday, February 17, 2020

The link between happiness and good health is strong, and that relationship is a balancing act in both directions. People living healthy lifestyles tend to be happier. But did you know that happiness brings with it a healthier body? Read More

Ride with Pride—What That Means to Us

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Monday, February 10, 2020

At NTB, we take pride in all aspects of how we conduct business. That is to say, the decisions we’ve made along our journey as a company have helped to make us stand out in the field of regional trucking services. Read More