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Truck Driver Health

Posted in Blog  
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

Tractor Safety

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Your safety is top priority, even when you’re not on the road! Make sure to take care when getting in and out of your tractor so that you’re not going to lose your balance or fall from the step. Read More

Designated Parking Areas

Posted in Blog  
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

Tips for High-Hooking a Trailer and Dropping a Trailer after Coupling

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Monday, May 5, 2014

Accidents happen, but there are plenty of things that can be done to prevent an issue from arising when you are high-hooking a trailer or dropping a trailer after coupling. 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

Ditching Distractions

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Monday, April 21, 2014

We’re proud of the work that our drivers do to promote safety company-wide, and throughout our industry. Staying focused on the road is the best way to prevent accidents. Read More

2013 Driver Safety Awards

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Monday, April 14, 2014

At NTB, the phrase “Think Safety” is not just something that we say. In everything that we do, we keep safety as the top priority. That’s why it’s so important for us to recognize the drivers on our team for going above and beyond in keeping themselves and people around them safe, and moving safely. Read More

New Weight Restrictions

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Monday, April 7, 2014

New weight restrictions have gone into effect for all state trunkline highways from the state line with Indiana and Ohio north to and including the Mackinac Bridge. Read More

NTB Highlight: Jerry Warnemuende

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Monday, March 24, 2014

Jerry Warnemuende is the Vice President of Resource Management at NTB. He has been a member of the staff for twenty years this April. 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

NTB Purchases 6+ Acres in Stanwood, MI to Expand Operations

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Exciting updates on our Stanwood, MI expansion! Read More

Driver Highlight: Matt Parnell

Posted in Blog  
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

Posted in Blog  
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