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One of 2019’s 500 Best For-Hire Carriers in North America

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Monday, April 1, 2019

FleetOwner Magazine has released their list of 2019’s 500 Best For-Hire Carriers in North America, and NTB Trucking is proud to report that we made this year’s list! Read More

Keys for Avoiding Skidding in Your Truck

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, March 25, 2019

There are a couple of key ways to ensure that you keep inertia and momentum in check to avoid skidding or causing an accident. Read More

How to Share the Road with Semi-trucks

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Monday, March 18, 2019

Sharing the roads safely and properly is of utmost importance for truck drivers and non-commercial vehicles. With distracted driving on the rise and adding to already high traffic accident statistics, it’s important to know and remember these tips for sharing the road with semi-trucks and other large vehicles. Read More

Remember These Rules of the Road

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, March 11, 2019

It’s critical to be aware of rules and regulatory nuances between states you may be traveling in or through. Since NTB Trucking serves the Mid West region and primarily the Great Lakes area, here are some laws you should know about. Read More

Be Kind to Your Truck During Wintertime

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, March 4, 2019

Not only is winter cold and rough on you, it’s also pretty brutal to all those parts and pieces that keep trucks and drivers on the road. Just like packing gloves, hand warmers, and an extra coat helps you beat the cold, there are also things you can do to help your truck out too. Read More

The Perks of Driving for NTB

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Monday, February 25, 2019

Since NTB Trucking was founded in 1974, our company has been growing, expanding our fleet to roughly 235 trucks and 830 trailers and counting. That kind of growth isn’t possible unless our drivers like working for us. Read More

Distracted Driving is Deadly

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Monday, February 18, 2019

When you’re driving distracted, your vehicle becomes a high speed weapon capable of inflicting harm on yourself and other motorists on the road. Read More

How the Trucking Industry Got Its Start

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Monday, February 11, 2019

There would be no such thing as the “trucking industry” had early inventors not pushed the envelope by developing bigger and better engines. Little did they know that their advancements would create new vehicles, laws, roadways, and more, the majority of which we still use today. Read More

The Handiest Tools to Keep in Your Truck

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Monday, February 4, 2019

When you’re out on the road, there are a million different things that can happen, leaving you in a less than ideal position, so here are some of the overall handiest tools to make sure you keep in your truck at all times. Read More

Top Apps for Truck Drivers

Posted in Blog, News  
Monday, January 28, 2019

While we certainly do not endorse or condone drivers that use their devices while behind the wheel, these are several helpful mobile apps that can make your trip easier and more efficient. Read More

Healthier Habits Make for Healthier Drivers

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Monday, January 21, 2019

Staying healthy is essential not just for your well-being, but for success in your career as well. Read More

The Road to Becoming a Qualified Truck Driver

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Monday, January 14, 2019

But how exactly does someone break into the truck driving industry? Here’s some basic information to start you on the road to getting qualified for a lucrative truck driving career. Read More

Healthy Choices Beat Sickness

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Monday, January 7, 2019

Sometimes sickness is inevitable and you just have to deal with it, but it’s smarter to be proactive and skip seasonal health struggles altogether. Read More

Set New Year’s Goals, Not Resolutions

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Monday, December 31, 2018

Traditionally this is the time of year when we develop New Year’s resolutions which far too often turn into a list of “things I hope to do this year.” Read More

Truck Drivers Deliver During the Holidays

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Monday, December 17, 2018

We all know about Santa, but truck drivers are the real reason the Holidays arrive on time. Read More