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Spring cleaning for your truck

May 24, 2022

Spring is here! This is the season when new flowers bloom and we start to think about fresh starts, clean slates, and spring cleaning. After the dark winter days, it’s time to brighten up your truck with a deep clean to renew and refresh it for the m

Rising fuel prices and the impact on the trucking industry

May 11, 2022

As of May 1, according to AAA, the average cost of gas in the United States was $4.194 per gallon while diesel costs averaged its highest yet at a whopping $5.321 per gallon and still rising.

NTB salutes women everywhere!

March 18, 2022

At NTB, we are proud of the women behind the wheel of big trucks as well as all the women who keep our company operating smoothly day in and day out. While we make it a priority to show appreciation every day, the world will be taking time this month

NTB has new regional runs available with daily home time!

March 3, 2022

Contrary to popular belief, CDL-A truck drivers don’t need to sacrifice home time to make top pay. NTB Trucking has immediate openings for home-daily regional runs in the Midwest!

Five Christian Podcasts to keep you company on the road

February 9, 2022

There’s a podcast for everything these days: news, sports, politics, psychology, comedy, pop culture, and everything in between.

NTB is raising driver pay across the board again!

January 28, 2022

NTB Trucking is raising pay for drivers across the board, for the third time this year. Our truck drivers have played a huge part in building our successful business and strong reputation, and we want to recognize that hard work in every way that we

Technology in the truck: 5 ways NTB is keeping drivers safe, trucks moving, and operations smooth

January 6, 2022

There are so many things professional CDL-A truck drivers must watch for and be aware of in the truck! It takes special skills, patience, and know-how to complete each trip safely, on time, and without a negative incident.

5 Tips to make your New Year’s Resolutions Stick!

December 31, 2021

The start of a new year is a great time to hit the “reset button” and resolve or address areas of life you want to improve. You may make a decision to accomplish a personal goal or break a habit, improve your CDL-A truck driving career or learn a new

5 ways to stay connected when you’re on the road

December 10, 2021

Driving a truck is worthwhile, but we also know that there are sacrifices you make for this career you love. Being away from friends and family is probably the biggest one.

5 tips to stay healthy (physically & mentally) as a truck driver

December 3, 2021

When your office is the cab of a semi, it’s easy to not make your health a priority. But professional drivers can face serious health concerns like obesity, depression, sleep apnea and diabetes due to the working conditions.

Celebrating veterans at NTB and across the country

November 11, 2021

Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

Driver Mike Bray talk about faith, trucking

October 18, 2021

What factors are most important to you when choosing a trucking company to work for? Mike Bray says he considered a lot of things, including pay and home time, but it really came down to working for a company that shared his values.

Driver Dave Ward builds successful second career at NTB

October 11, 2021

All Dave Ward can remember wanting to do for his career is drive. He spent over 20 years driving a 6-wheeler truck selling potato chips. When he decided to get out of sales, he felt that the next natural step was to drive a big rig.

A day in the life of a CDL-A truck driver

October 1, 2021

If you’ve ever considered a career change that offers more independence, excellent earning opportunities and plenty of variety, becoming a professional CDL-A truck driver may be perfect for you.

What a week! NTB celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with food & friends

September 24, 2021

This year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), held September 13-19, was a special time for the country to show support for the hardworking men and women truck drivers nationwide.

Tips to make the most of your truck stop visit

September 14, 2021

While CDL-A drivers spend most of their time on the open road, a truck stop visit is often a necessary part of the workday. At NTB, we want drivers to make the most of their stops.

The top 5 things truck drivers love about their job

September 8, 2021

Our country relies heavily on the trucking industry to keep the economy going and delivering all kinds of goods to where they need to go. Driving a truck isn’t the easiest career, but it’s also incredibly rewarding and can be quite fun too.

Finding your career home: NTB Trucking implements multiple pay increases & extras

September 1, 2021

There are a lot of factors that go in to creating a quality, satisfying CDL-A truck driving career but near the top of the list is pay. After all, that’s why we all have jobs – to pay our bills, take care of our families, go on vacation, etc.

The hardest things about being a truck driver

August 24, 2021

Being a truck driver is one of the most rewarding careers around, but it’s certainly not without its challenges. Let’s take a look at some of the hardest things about being a trucker

All you need to know about NTB Trucking

August 17, 2021

At NTB Trucking, we’ve built a successful business and strong reputation with our hard work, consistent service and our passion for creating a workplace that empowers people and allows their careers to flourish. We’re large enough to have many differ