Becoming a truck driver begins with getting your professional truck driving certification, but before you can do that, you need to meet be sure that you meet certain requirements.
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Florida Parts & Service Specials – through March 31, 2023
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations! Fleetrite Shop Towels...
The Winter Weather Has Arrived! Are You Prepared?
This week the Midwest is getting its first dose of measurable snow and below-freezing temperatures. The front will bring cold temperatures as far south as Georgia. So, it is an excellent time to review with your drivers how to take care of their fuel during these times.
Expectations of Changes for the Trucking Industry in 2021
Now that Joe Biden has been sworn in as U.S. President, motor carriers are wondering what his administration will mean for the trucking industry. Executive Actions While Democratic administrations...
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle A common question I receive from customers is “What size do the letters and numbers need to be on the placard or marking on the side of my commercial...
Protecting the Truck During Cold Weather
Below are some tips for protecting your truck during the cold winter months! Diesel supplement should be added to the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. If you...
PREVENTING A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT
A single-vehicle accident is any driving mishap where only one vehicle is involved. This can include veering off the road and hitting a tree, a rollover crash, or damage caused by animals or...
FMCSA Proposes To Add Rear Impact Guards To Annual Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a proposed rule to include rear impact guards on the list of items that must be examined as part of the required annual inspection for...
TSA Will Not Continue Authority To Extend HME Validity For CDL Drivers
The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that after December 31, 2020, the agency will not continue authorization of State Driver Licensing Agencies to extend the validity of...
Time To Finalize Your Accident Documentation For 2020
All motor carriers operating CMV’s over 10,000 lbs. MGVWR, transporting HM in placardable quantities or transporting passengers are required to record accidents on a register by calendar year as...
PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS
Cold Weather Precautions To Prevent Hypothermia and Frostbite Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal. Early and mild symptoms include shivering, slurred speech, mental...
Cumberland Part of Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program
Cumberland Florida is proud to be a part of the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program. Below you will find an overview of the program and you can visit their website here for...