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Category - Holly Czuba Articles
Back to School Safety
In the next two weeks we will see many students returning to school after the summer break. For some of these students this...
[Event] Bendix Technology and IC Bus Demonstration – October 14, 2021
Make the Smart Investment in Performance and Safety Technology Overview and Demonstration Come learn first hand what Bendix...
Most Popular Halloween Costumes by Decade and State
Today is Halloween! Which means kids and adults alike a dressing up in costumes. At Cumberland Truck, Patrick Mendenhall and Matt Smart dressed up like our favorite (if only) Service Manager, Dan...
Catch Us at the Fight for Air Climb – Saturday, November 3
Come find Cumberland Fire & App at the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb this Saturday, November 3, 2018. 8:00 am 505 Nashville, TN. (505 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219) What Is...
Safety Considerations Inside the Cab of Your Truck – Items Allowed and Not Allowed by Law
What Is In the Cab of Your Truck? When is the last time you looked inside the cab, body or trailer of the trucks that your drivers are operating? Over the years of inspecting and looking inside of...
Hair-Testing of Truck Drivers Will Be Allowed Under New Law
President Trump signed into law on Oct. 24 legislation aimed at combating the nation’s opioid crisis that contains provisions on hair testing for illegal drug use that have been long sought by...
FMCSA Rule Interpretation
Question 1: May windshields and side windows be tinted? Guidance: Yes, as long as the light transmission is not restricted to less than 70 percent of normal (refer to the American Standards...
Halloween Driving “Tricks” to Keep Everyone Safe
To help everyone bring home treats — not tragedies — follow these tips for a safe Halloween: Stay Focused - Focus on your driving. A single distraction could lead to a tragedy. Drive Below the Speed...
Preparing for Winter Driving Conditions
Step 1: Make sure that your truck is prepared for winter driving. Tires are the most important aspect of keeping your vehicle under control in snow and ice condition. Traction tires on the drive...
Winter Tips to Follow Concerning the Vehicle
Winter Tips to Follow 1. Blended fuel purchased or a diesel supplement is added to the fuel tanks as temperatures creep below 32 degrees. 2. Make sure the unit block heaters are plugged in when unit...
States Asked to Accept Older DOT Medical Certificates
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has changed its position on the use of recently expired Medical Examiner's Certificates. On October 4, 2018, the agency announced that it had...