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Brake Safety Week is Aug 21 – 27th

CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety...

Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and you can be too

Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and YOU CAN BE TOO [ReCap] NEXT eMobility Trailer and eMV Ride & Drive On...

Cumberland Employee Awarded International Technician of Influence (Rookie Division) – July 2022

Cumberland Rookie Technician, Noel James wins Technician of Influence Award! Service Manager, Jesse Wilson says of Noel, "Noel has been with our...

Customer Testimonial for Capacity Lease Program

"From the initial phone call, I felt Cumberland was customer service oriented.  Their staff was professional and knowledgeable.  Most of all they...

Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

High gas prices are a pain for any driver, but if you’re behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, they can have a major impact on your profit margin. Fortunately, there are lots of little ways you can get moving quickly and pay less for gas — without upgrading or replacing your vehicle. Read on for our top tips on how to improve fuel economy in a semi truck.

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Why are we getting brake adjustment violations?

With automatic slack adjusters required by regulation on trucks and tractors since 1994 and trailers since 1995 why do we have brake adjustment violations? The first reason is that this is a mechanical device which if it is not maintained properly can malfunction and contribute to brakes out of adjustment. Slack adjusters on all commercial vehicles should be inspected and greased every 90 days.

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Question of the Week!

Question of the Week!

Will Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspectors be checking the newly established FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearing House to check the status of your driver during a roadside inspection?...

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The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR)

The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR)

The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) is part of a driver’s daily responsibility to protect themselves, the motoring public, and the equipment they operate. But does your driver know the...

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FMCSA Releases Enforcement Data for 2020

FMCSA Releases Enforcement Data for 2020

A data snapshot of motor carrier violations occurring in Calendar Year (CY) 2020 was recently updated by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Analysis & Information (A & I)...

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Top Audit Violations

Top Audit Violations

The top violations discovered during reviews are included in A & I Online's yearly summaries. The top five acute regulations in CY 2020 reflected DOT testing and CDL license violations: Rank...

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FMCSA Compliance Review

FMCSA Compliance Review

If a motor carrier has been contacted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) or their state motor carrier enforcement division about an audit or intervention, it is likely...

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