The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided a three-month extension to several emergency waivers enacted in...
FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Waivers for Another Three Months
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Category - Holly Czuba Articles
CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week
This year's Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The...
CVSA Issues Inspection Bulletin on Identifying Motor Carriers
The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance has issued an Inspection Bulletin to assist roadside inspectors in identifying...
Your US DOT Operating Authority May be Deactivated if You are not Updating Your Motor Carrier Information as Required Every 2 Years
Recently, I have had a number of our customers that have gone through roadside inspections informed that their US DOT operating authority has been deactivated for failure to update their motor...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have in Your Fleet?
The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently released report indicates that the shortage of truck drivers is reaching unsustainable levels. The report indicates that the shortage of truck...
New Author – Pamela Bartholomew Gardner
You'll be seeing a new face, or name, rather, here on our website. Pamela Bartholomew-Gardner, Cumberland Tractor & Equipment's Agriculture Sales Professional will be publishing articles...
Vehicle Pedestrian Deaths are on the Increase
It's the oldest and most basic form of transportation — walking — and more people are doing more of it to get fit or stay healthy. But there's new evidence today that even walking across the street...
Can We Talk and Walk at the Same Time?
One of challenges in combating distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48 percent of respondents say “they...
Best Practices for Allowing Passengers in Your Vehicles
If you employ drivers, keep these tips in mind for everyone's safety! Develop a written passenger policy approved by your liability insurance carrier. The policy as a minimum should define...
FMCSA Includes ELD Violations in Revised CSA Methodology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated its list of hours-of-service (HOS) violations used in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) enforcement model. The agency...
Used Truck of the Week – 2008 International 4300 Durastar
DT engine 230hp with only 218k miles! Allison Automatic Transmission Air brakes Air ride driver’s seat with 3 person seating Air ride rear suspension Under CDL truck This truck was our very own...
IC Bus Walkaround 2018
Ashley Hailston, Cumberland's Bus Account Manager is competing in this years IC Bus Walkaround Video Competition. We've just submitted the following video and will share voting...