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UPDATE – Hurricane Florence Donations

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

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...

Managing Chronic Disease – Meds 101

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Opportunity Now 2018

Opportunity Now 2018

    Opportunity Now 2018 has kicked off with a Career Fair at nearby McGavock High School on Friday, February 23, 2018. Jay Partington, Stephen King, Andy Roberson and Josh Towry attended the fair to talk to students about opportunities...

February Is Heart Month: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

February Is Heart Month: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Originally posted in the Idealease Safety Bulletin The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small...

Happy Retirement TJ!

Happy Retirement TJ!

While we are supremely sad to lose such an important part of our Cumberland team, TJ Hasley is certainly well deserving of a restful and relaxing retirement. He has worked year in and year out, tirelessly, with endless enthusiasm and a smile for...

Freezing Air Brakes?

Freezing Air Brakes?

Sub-Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc This time of year can add up to costly inconveniences and down-time. The freezing temperatures are hard on trucks and other equipment. A little bit of preventative maintenance can mean the difference in...

Year End Review – C10

Year End Review – C10

  Did you get a chance to see the C10's Year End Review for 2017? In 2017, the C10 ran throughout the United States, hauling a variety of freight with dozens of drivers. Here are some details. Overall Fuel Economy – 9.5 MPG Top Gear Fuel...

Wishing our customers, employees, friends and family

Wishing our customers, employees, friends and family

A happy and safe holiday! And for a bit of holiday fun, here's a round up to share with family and friends: Holiday Traditions Around the Globe - check out this gallery and compilation of how people celebrate around the globe! Here's a list of 35...

TAPT Board of Directors Meeting – December 2017

The Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) holds its annual Board of Directors meeting the weekend of December 8th -10th in Pigeon Forge, TN. Cumberland is the proud sponsor of the event for the 3rd year in a row. This year marks big...

Congrats Wellness Participants!

Congrats Wellness Participants!

Congrats to the following employees for completing the 2017 Wellness Program.  To complete this year's wellness program, participants needed to earn a minimum of 1,000 points. This years wellness program included quarterly on-site education...