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Benefits of Electric Trucks

Benefits of Electric Trucks

ELECTRIC TRUCKS HAVE ARRIVED Just a few short years ago, many in the industry thought that the idea of switching to an entirely electric semi-truck fleet sounded fantastical—but the future is here! Electric vehicle technology has advanced to the...

[Recap] New Nashville Branch Open!

[Recap] New Nashville Branch Open!

Cumberland International Trucks has opened its newest branch in Nashville, holding an Open House for over 100 guests on November 15, 2022. This new dealership is the largest International brand, indoor, climate-controlled dealership location in the...

[RSVP] NEXT eMobility Trailer and eMV Ride & Drive

[RSVP] NEXT eMobility Trailer and eMV Ride & Drive

Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and you can be tooCumberland International Trucks 980 Leeville Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090 Tuesday, July 12, 2022  11:00AM-2:00PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:00AM-2:00PM[6,7 _i="0"...

TAPT Conference 2022

TAPT Conference 2022

TAPT Conference 2022  Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation, better known as TAPT, held its annual conference at the Music Road Hotel & Conference Center on Monday, June 5th thru Wednesday, June 7th.  Cumberland International IC Bus...

Cumberland Awarded 2021 IC Bus Diamond Dealer Award

Cumberland Awarded 2021 IC Bus Diamond Dealer Award

IC Bus has awarded Cumberland the 2021 IC Bus Diamond Dealer Award "The Diamond Premier and Diamond Dealer awards are reserved for IC Bus’ top dealers who consistently attain excellent sales results year after year,” said Trish Reed, vice president...

Navistar’s Fleetrite Parts Further Expands Retail Locations

Navistar’s Fleetrite Parts Further Expands Retail Locations

Navistar plans to open 20 Fleetrite retail locations and standalone stores by the end of 2021, nearly halfway to its goal of opening 50 locations by 2025. Navistar announced that its all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand,...

Why Would Anyone Buy an Electric Truck or Bus?

Why Would Anyone Buy an Electric Truck or Bus?

Why Would Anyone Buy an Electric Truck or Bus? Let's jump in! We're all thinking it. How can Electric Trucks or Buses work? Jason Gies has some ideas. By Jason Gies - Vice President, eMobility Business Development (speech given at Advanced Clean...

IC Bus expands CE Series passenger capacity

IC Bus expands CE Series passenger capacity

IC Bus expands CE Series passenger capacity Updates provide flexibility without compromising current model wheelbase measurements “With its standout safety and technology features, additional passenger capacity on the CE Series has been a top...

School buses will lead the charge on electrification

School buses will lead the charge on electrification

School buses will lead the charge on electrification By Trish Reed - Vice president and general manager, IC Bus Most students board their yellow school buses each day without much thought; it is part of their routine. Almost 536,800 school buses...

Back to School! School Bus Safety

Back to School! School Bus Safety

Here's a round up of helpful safety information for back to school! As kids head back to school, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of school bus safety, and what all of us can do to support it. In the U.S., 25 million students...

Conventional Engine (CE) Bus Delivery & Demo

Conventional Engine (CE) Bus Delivery & Demo

Cumberland was so honored to deliver the first bus of a two bus order yesterday to Fentress County Schools!  Fentress County was an all front engine fleet that asked for a Conventional Engine (CE) bus demo back in January.  The 78 passenger...

How to Clean Your IC Bus

How to Clean Your IC Bus

General Cleaning Information Chemicals used to clean or disinfect your IC Bus can adversely affect materials used to build the vehicle. Many common cleaning chemicals can damage or ruin the appearance of materials like ABS plastic, vinyl, rubber,...

Standing Up for School Bus Safety

Standing Up for School Bus Safety

by Trish Reed, Vice President and General Manager, IC Bus As kids head back to school, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of school bus safety, and what all of us can do to support it. In the U.S., 25 million students take the...

Family Feud at TN Association of Pupil Transportation Conference

Family Feud at TN Association of Pupil Transportation Conference

The TAPT Conference was held June 2-4, 2019 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Ashley Scurlock of Cumberland IC Bus ran a "game show" complete with prizes for the winners.  Family Feud contestants were asked numerous questions and asked the top most...

Advanced Tech, A New Standard for IC School Buses

Advanced Tech, A New Standard for IC School Buses

Electronic stability control and collision mitigation help Indiana district focus on student safety The leadership at Clark-Pleasant Community Schools has a reputation for being on the cutting edge. “I like the fact that we’re part of change,” says...