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Thanksgiving Football Facts

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Did you know the tradition of the Detroit Lions playing on Thanksgiving Day began in 1934? Here are some fun football facts to share around the dinner table this Thanksgiving. 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

Holiday Driving Incentive

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Thanksgiving holiday business is projected to be very strong this year! In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, we expect to see record levels of business for several of our customers. Read More

What do People Think of Truck Drivers?

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

With the demand for freight and qualified drivers growing, and with more families having a member in the driving industry, public perception of trucking is overwhelmingly good. Read More

Tire Pressure and Air Temperature

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Because tire pressure can be affected by a number of factors, one of which is temperature, you may notice with the colder temperatures that the indicator lights is coming on during start­up and staying on a bit longer than during the warmer months. Read More

Winter Truck Maintenance

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Monday, October 13, 2014

As part of our usual maintenance calendar, we’re in the process of doing winter checks and repairing any potential issues we discover. Our goal is to have the process completed by November 1 so that all drivers are ready for the winter driving season. Thank you for continuing to drive safely and bring any concerns to our attention! Read More

Backing Accidents are Preventable

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Backing up tends to be one of the most difficult things for new drivers to get a handle on, and occasionally a sore spot even for experienced drivers when they’re in challenging areas. Here are some tips that we have compiled and advice from experienced drivers on how to avoid accidents while backing. Read More

It doesn’t really cost anything to be nice.

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Monday, September 15, 2014

As we head into fall (and football season!), it’s important to remember that life lessons appear in many forms, and from unexpected places. In our everyday lives we come in contact with people and have an opportunity with each interaction to be a force for good, and to help other people just by being nice. Read More

Welcome New NTB Dispatchers

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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Our growing team has some new additions and returning happy faces! Drivers often mention that a friendly and helpful dispatch staff at NTB is one of their best perks, and we’re happy to have such a capable team. Get to know our new dispatchers. Read More

Attention Drivers: Important Updates from NTB!

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Monday, August 18, 2014

NTB truck drivers should take note of construction happening on US-131 in Mecosta County, and we want drivers to know that the NTPP fuel island is open and ready for use! Read More

Courtesy on the Road

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Friday, August 8, 2014

It takes a lot of skill to be a professional driver, but the most exceptional drivers are also polite and considerate. Thank you to NTB drivers for maintaining a reputation of safety, respect, and courtesy on the road! Read More

NTB Driver Referral Program

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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

NTB, Inc provides its employees a great driver referral program! Read More

More Jobs at NTB

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

The NTB team is looking for more people to join us! We’re always on the lookout for qualified drivers, but we occasionally have openings at our offices, too. Learn more about the NTB tradition and our values. Read More

NTB Incentives for Drivers: Interview with David Ward

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Learn more about how the driver incentives and pay raise are affecting drivers and drawing even more people to our team. Read More

The Right Tool for the Job

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Monday, July 14, 2014

We recently discussed some common health issues for truck drivers and how our industry is changing to promote healthier living. Proper diet and exercise are probably the most difficult aspects of driving over the road, so we’re putting together a few handy tips and ideas on how to tackle these habits and change them for the better. Read More