This article is by James Clear. He writes about habit formation and was featured on CBS News recently. Read this on JamesClear.com We all have goals. And what's the first thing most of us think about when we consider how to achieve them? “I need to...
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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?
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!
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?
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
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
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 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...
9th Run MPG Stats
Before we started the 9th C10 test run, I asked our customer to put a driver in the C10 demo truck that was NOT his best driver. I wanted to prove the C10 would make a bigger impact on new or less skilled drivers than a company’s best drivers. For...
Giving Thanks
From the Cumberland family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends. "I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual." Henry David Thoreau
Preventing Driver Injuries in Fall and Winter
The following article originally shared via Idealease Safety Bulletin. Slip/Trip and Fall injuries are the most common type of injury for drivers. Most of them occur during the winter months. Each year, thousands of professional drivers are...
Parking Lot Accident Exposure Increases during the Holidays!
As we are drawing near to the holiday season it is time to remind drivers of the exposures that exist in parking lots as they make deliveries and pickups. This holiday season pay special attention when operating in a parking lot and observe the...
Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday
Sunday, November 5, 2017 is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Make sure that all of your drivers are aware that the change to daylight savings will occur. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change...
November 5-12 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
The National Sleep Foundation has launched Drowsy Driving Prevention week as an educational campaign designed to save lives by increasing awareness of the dangers of driving while sleepy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates...
Operation Safe Driver Week is Oct. 15-21
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced that its 2017 Operation Safe Driver Week would be held during Oct. 15-21, 2017. During this event, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in increased traffic safety...
Shooting Hunger 2017
The Tennessee Farm Bureau, Farm Credit of Mid-America, and Tennessee Farmers Co-op partnered with several agriculture companies to host the Shooting Hunger event at the Nashville Gun Club. Steve McCarley and Pamela Bartholomew- Gardner represented...
People’s Choice and LT Walkaround WINNER!
Cumberland is excited to share that Patrick Mendenhall won International’s live LT Walkaround Contest this past weekend at NACV! The LT Walkaround Contest was judged by industry experts and tested product knowledge about International’s LT....
Cumberland Beats Neely Coble in Golf Tournament
Strength, Fitness and Stretching
We offer a wellness program as part of our employee benefits. One of the features of our wellness program is on-site education sessions at our locations. The program we had most recently featured information and content from a local personal...
TAPT 2017 – JUNE 4-7
TAPT 2017 - On June 4-7, 2017, Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) held its annual conference in Pigeon Forge, TN. 434 attendees were registered for this year’s conference, a slight decrease from last year’s attendance. Cumberland...
Smashville Watch Parties for Game 5 & 6 on Broadway and Music City Walk of Fame Park to Support Nashville Predators Stanley Cup Finals Bid
“Broadway Smash” Parties for Games 5 and 6 Will Include Large Screens and Feature Additional Space at Bridgestone Arena for Game 5, Music City Walk of Fame Park for Game 6 The City of Nashville, the Nashville Predators, Country Music Association...
Nashville’s Traffic & Projected Growth
For those of you who've been in Nashville for a while, you'll have a good grasp on how traffic patterns have changed. Congestion is a fact in Nashville and surrounding areas. Last week, at the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum,...
Game 4 Tonight! Go Preds!
The Nashville Predators face off in Game 4 of the Conference Finals against the Anaheim Ducks tonight at 7:00 pm CST. If you're not lucky enough to attend at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Guru suggests the top 10 places to watch the big game in...
Employee Wellness Program Update
Where will YOUR JOURNEY take you? We're 3 months into this year's Wellness Program. One of the great benefits of being a Cumberland Employee is access to participate in a Wellness Program. It’s not too late for you to get involved. You can begin...
Quit for Life – American Cancer Society
An Employee Benefit from Cumberland - If you're interested in quitting tobacco, we have access to a free program to help. Reach out to Holly Czuba for details and access. Camping trips with the kids, taking your dad to his doctor’s appointment, and...
Participation in Wellness Program
We restructured our wellness program this year, hoping to provide more flexibility for employees to attend "on-site" education sessions and take advantage of our wellness portal. Here are some of the changes we've implemented this year, which are...
Inclement Weather Policy and Phone Number
Inclement Weather Line: 615-829-7997. As the weather station is calling for flurries in Nashville, it's time to remind everyone of Cumberland's Inclement Weather Policy. Cumberland's number one priority is the safety of our customers, employees and...
24/7/365 Access to a Doctor
A NEW BENEFIT FOR CUMBERLAND EMPLOYEES Starting November 1, 2016, employees with a medical plan through Cigna can take advantage of MDLIVE. MDLIVE provides 24/7/365 access to a doctor. Via phone, video or app. See a doctor whenever and wherever you...