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Brake Safety Week is Aug. 21-27

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct their usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and capture and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.

The Heat is On!

This crazy weather continues this year, and the Heat is setting record temperatures across North America.  Last week we discussed how the heat was...

TAPT Conference 2022

TAPT Conference 2022  Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation, better known as TAPT, held its annual conference at the Music Road Hotel &...

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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Female Truck Drivers – Challenges and Resources

Female truck drivers currently make up just 8% of the professional driver workforce, but their ranks are growing fast. In the years to come, you can expect to see more women in trucking industries across the board, from local and regional driving to long-haul and specialized driving. All of that said, getting the requisite training to become a truck driver can present unique challenges for women.

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HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF EXTENDS AND EXPANDS

HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF EXTENDS AND EXPANDS

Help Is on the Way The first vaccines are starting to roll out, and the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a national emergency declaration giving hours of service...

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Cumberland New Years Day Hours 2021

Cumberland New Years Day Hours 2021

Happy New Year to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Travel safe and we can't wait to see you in the new year!...

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Cumberland Holiday Hours 2020

Cumberland Holiday Hours 2020

Happy Holidays to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Travel safe and we can't wait to see you after the holiday!...

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Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays

Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays

Now is a good time to remind your drivers of the consequences of drinking during the holiday season and what effect their actions can have on their CDL or operator's license and ultimately their...

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FQA’S

FQA’S

What documentation is required to be kept in the vehicle of units I have from Idealease showing that the vehicle is a lease or rented vehicle? Answer: If the vehicle is subject to the Federal Motor...

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