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Beware the High Winds!

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Monday, February 15, 2016

A blustery, snowy—and sometimes icy—day sounds pretty typical for winter in the midwest. Consider taking the following precautions before hitting the road, and while driving in windy conditions: Read More

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7 Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers

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Monday, January 18, 2016

Our drivers’ safety is of the utmost importance to us at NTB. Despite experience level, winter driving can pose serious risks to truck drivers. Here are our top 7 tips for keeping safe on the road this winter. Read More

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Weighing Loads

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Weighing loads is crucial for rolling safely. Make sure you’re following all regulations for weight, length, and bridges. Read More

Construction Zone Safety Tips

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Monday, July 13, 2015

Construction zones are notoriously difficult to drive through. Make sure you’re following all safety guidelines to get through construction zones without incident. Thank you for making safety your top priority! Read More

Summer ​Construction Updates

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Monday, June 22, 2015

It’s construction season! Make sure to watch for traffic changes and detours, and we’ll try to keep everyone informed about construction in the areas on our routes and near our terminals. Drive safely! Read More

Service Watch: Making Sure We’re Giving 110%

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Here are a few areas that we’re focusing on this month to keep everyone and everything in our care moving safely and securely. Read More

Where is your trailer?

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Turning and backing accidents are the most common, and they can be very serious and extremely expensive. Read More

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This Month’s Employee Awards

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

This month’s C.A.R.E Awards were awarded to: David Giles and James Brown. Read More

Driving in Construction

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

The weather is improving and construction is coming! We’ll do our best to keep everyone updated on major construction zones near our facilities, but keep these tips in mind for safe driving in road work areas. Read More

Service Area Construction Updates

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

We have two updates to share with you, both in the Kalamazoo/Portage, MI area. Read More

Parking Lot Dangers

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Monday, February 23, 2015

We spend a lot more time driving on the road than in parking lots, but these areas can be more troublesome than the open road. Stay focused and be aware of people around you while navigating parking lots! Read More

Winter Driving: Brakes and 5th Wheels

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Monday, February 9, 2015

Do you know how to deal with difficult brakes and 5th wheels in tough winter driving? Here are a few tips to make sure that you’re following proper procedures to keep rolling safely! Read More

Two Friends in Winter—How Can They Help You?

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Interaxle Differential Locks and Automatic Traction Control Systems can be your best friends if you use them correctly and at the right time. What are they and how do you use them? Read More

Winter Trip Planning and Time Management

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Monday, December 15, 2014

It is NTB’s busiest time of year and unfavorable winter driving conditions have already begun—two things that unfortunately happen at the same time. Busy is obviously good as drivers have an opportunity for increased earnings, but winter can hinder your those efforts and make everything more difficult for drivers. Read More

Thanksgiving Driving Tips

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Monday, November 17, 2014

With gas prices dipping and making travel more likely for people this year, we’re expecting very busy roads. Read More