With all the little ghosts and goblins out for treats on Halloween night, we at NTB thought we’d share a few thoughts with our favorite drivers. Because, even if you are on the road on Halloween night, you can still enjoy the fun of this holiday. Read More
It’s easy to take it for granted—our intricate infrastructure of highways and the technology involved in the modern task of keeping freight moving. Even the worst maintained roads in the U.S. today couldn’t hold a candle to the early days of freight transport. Here are some interesting facts on America’s roadways. Read More
We all want to be safe. A thorough pre-trip inspection before every drive is one key component to making sure both you as the driver and others on the road get from point A to point B on time and safely. Read More
When looking for information or services, where do you typically go? Over the years, that answer has become nearly exclusively, “the internet!” With so many sources available at the touch of a finger, we’d like to highlight some types that may be helpful to truck drivers—experienced and rookie alike. Read More
It’s no secret that a career on the road will keep a person away from home, family, and friends more than some other jobs might. While this is simply a reality of the day, we at NTB Trucking understand the value of work-life balance. Read More
When considering a truck driving career in the Midwest, one might think of driving through cornfield after cornfield, but this amazing part of the country has so much more to enjoy. Read on as you dream about your future as a driver for NTB Trucking. Read More
Even the best truck drivers out there have found themselves needing a few minutes to get tight spaces figured out while driving a truck with a trailer. Read More
When driving a rig for NTB, you won’t be driving through Beantown, but you might make a trip through Beer Town. Let's dive into some of the lingo used over CB radio. Read More
It is no surprise that the U.S. couldn’t operate without the freight industry. According to the EPA (1), the Logistics and Transportation industry contributed approximately $1.5 trillion to the economy in 2017. The trucking industry alone transports 70% of the weight and brings in 80% of the revenue of all U.S. freight Read More
Family time is valuable. While reality is that truck drivers will be away from home for longer periods of time than the average working person, time spent with family does not need to be sacrificed. Read More
NTB is a regional trucking company, which offers several benefits in contrast with OTR (Over-the-Road) driving. Between staying closer to home, the efficiency of familiar routes and customers, and job security, regional truck driving is a great career opportunity. Read More
It makes complete sense that NTB values the individuals who drive for them. After all, what would we be without our drivers? Read More
Driving a truck can be a rewarding, fulfilling career, but sometimes driving in summer can feel like standing seven inches from the midday sun. Here are some quick tips on how to stay cool (and keep your cool) during those hot summer months. Read More
In the competitive trucking industry, it’s harder to find people who are willing to be long-haul truck drivers. That’s why at NTB, we are proud to offer guaranteed home time every week. And if you’re near any of these NTB offices, it makes getting to and from your truck that much easier. Read More
We at NTB are proud of our focus on safety, with several drivers who have each driven over a million accident-free miles. So what do you need to know to be a safe driver? Read More