Nutrition labels were designed to make it easier for you to select healthy foods, but the fine print can sometimes cause confusion. Next time you’re in the grocery store aisle, keep these tips in mind: Serving size Typically listed first on a...
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Donate Now – Fuel Bag Program
The holiday season is synonymous with giving. We're hoping to "show some love" outside of of the traditional time of year. We hope you'll take a look in your pantry and participate. Food Collection for the Joelton Hope Center “Fuel Bag” Program...
Terry Minor and Cumberland International Trucks Named ATD’s 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year Finalist
At the ATD Conference last week, Terry Minor was named the 2019 ATD Dealer of the Year Finalist! Here is a write-up from the award ceremony. The need to change has been a hallmark of the way Terry Minor operates since he took over an...
Your 2019 Checklist for Good Health
Your 2019 Checklist for Good Health The start of a new year is a great time to set healthy goals. But maintaining a healthier lifestyle goes beyond eating well and sticking with an exercise schedule. It also includes planning ahead for the year's...
McGavock Highschool Transportation & Diesel Academy Students Job Shadow at Cumberland International Trucks
On Thursday, November 8, 2018 a handful of McGavock High School Seniors enrolled in the Transporation and Diesel Academy spent the morning shadowing Cumberland International Truck employees. "These kids have an interest in our industry and our...
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 The Fight For Air Climb? The Fight For Air Climb is...
Terry Minor and Cumberland International Trucks Nominated for the ATD’s 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) and Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) announced the nominees for the ATD 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year. Terry Minor and Cumberland International Trucks is one of the 6 nominees! From HDT, "The American Truck Dealers has...
30,000+ Bottles of Water Delivered to North Carolina for Hurricane Florence Relief
Cumberland Companies worked together with employees, customers and community members to send 3 Cumberland Idealease trucks to Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem, North Carolina on 9/20/18. Cumberland Idealease took initiative to...
Cumberland Technicians Certified – Braun Wheel Chair Lifts – IC Bus
The week of September 6, 2018 a few Cumberland International Truck technicians attended Braun Agility's wheel chair lift training to become certified to work on lifts for our IC Bus customers.
UPDATE – Hurricane Florence Donations
The outpouring of donations for North Carolina has been truly overwhelming! We currently have 3 trucks full of water. In light of load considerations, we are asking for any further donations to be Diapers Paper towels Toilet Paper Disinfectant...
Collecting Water Donations – Hurricane Florence Relief
Cumberland Companies will be collecting donations of cases of water now through Wednesday evening, 9/19 for Hurricane Florence relief. The water donations will be transported in one of our Idealease trucks to an area in North Carolina with the...
#TacoTuesday – It’s Nashville Taco Week
Enjoy $2 Tacos all week long from Nashville's best taco spots! https://www.nashvilletacoweek.com/ for more info!
Cumberland Tractor Supports Local Farmers with Customer Watermelon Day
Cumberland Tractor & Equipment held a Watermelon Day on August 10th for customers and employees. Everyone was treated to a free locally grown watermelon. It was a HUGE success! Customers were excited about taking home a fresh watermelon. The...
Managing Chronic Disease – Meds 101
What is Chronic Disease? Chronic diseases are a long term illness or condition that can be managed but not cured and usually lasts a lifetime. Examples include high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, back...
Thursday, 8/2/2018 is Election Day
If you didn't get a chance to vote early in the primaries, this Thursday is primary election day in Tennessee. Here's some helpful information: County Info - search for your county, then click on links to find voting locations and sample ballots...
BBQ in the ‘Boro
On Wednesday, July 18, customers and employees gathered for a BBQ at Cumberland International Trucks in Murfreesboro. The Mean Green Ice Cream Machine made a much needed appearance on the hot summer afternoon. [gallery size="medium" link="file"...
3 Tips for Summer Sun Safety
The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and everyone is ready for some fun in the sun. But before you enjoy the sun- filled days ahead, brush up on your sun safety and how to best protect against skin cancer. Use these 3 tips: KNOW YOUR SUNSCREENS...
CPR Steps: Learn How to Save a Life: National Safety Month
As part of National Safety Month, here are steps you can follow to perform CPR. From the Red Cross: CPR Steps Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life during a cardiac or breathing emergency. However, even after training,...
Emergency Preparedness: National Safety Month
Emergency situations can happen at any time, making it crucial that you are prepared for the unexpected long before it happens. Plan for Possible Emergencies Research and prepare for natural disasters common to your area, such as floods,...
You’re Invited – BBQ Friday June 8, 2018
We're smokin' some butts! You're invited this Friday, June 8, 2018 to Cumberland International Trucks in Nashville for a BBQ. When: Friday, June 8, 2018 - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Where: 1901 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37076 BONUS: You'll be able to...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Hay Day at Double V Farm 2018
In late April 2018, Dennis Vaughn, father to our very own Justin Vaughn (Cumberland Tractor & Equipment’s Rental Manager), fell 10-12 feet off his roof while checking for a leak. Dennis broke his L3 vertebra. The doctor’s fused L1-5. When we...
Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Now that the weather has warmed up, it's a good time to be reminded that heat exhaustion, and potentially heat stroke, can effect anyone, even those who work outdoors on a routine basis. "Signs of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes...
IC Bus Scholarship Program
IC Bus will offer a scholarship program to the children or spouse of any active, full time IC Bus Dealership Employee. (This scholarship is not administered by Cumberland, but by IC Bus, and is only available to CIT employees). Eligibility...
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 information once the voting period starts. ...
TTA’s Technician Skills Competition
Andy Roberson and Dan Whittle are judges at the TN Trucking Association’s Technician Skills Competition today at the Wilson County Expo Center. Someone is going to walk away with that AWESOME trophy ?. Congrats to all the winners! (Also nice to see...
Injury Prevention – Life and Motion
Cumberland has an employee wellness program where we host on-site education sessions with guest speakers each month. Topics range from How to Read a Food Label to Financial Awareness: Budgeting 101 to Stress Management and more. This month, Dr....
CVSA Focusing on HOS Compliance During This Year’s Roadcheck
This year's area of focus for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck (Roadcheck) is hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The annual enforcement campaign, scheduled June 5-7, 2018, is a 72-hour inspection blitz of...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And, that according to research, drivers talking on cell phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content....
Food Fads Likely Won’t Help With Weight Loss
Missy Clay's daughter, Kristen Clay, a registered clinical dietitian at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, had an article published on her employer's website warning of the dangers of Food Fads. Given that we covered nutrition...
Navigating Safety and Compliance in 2018
Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will be hosting safety seminars in 2018. The one day seminar this year will focus on the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation, basic safety and compliance, regulation changes and CSA....