Category - Idealease Articles

Do I need a USDOT Number?

This question comes up frequently from our customers and thought that this week we will address this.  This question usually is raised when we have...

Idealease Safety Seminars

Idealease Will Present a Limited Number of Safety Seminars this Fall Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will again be hosting a...

Brake Safety Week is Aug 21 – 27th

CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety...

Customer Testimonial for Capacity Lease Program

"From the initial phone call, I felt Cumberland was customer service oriented.  Their staff was professional and knowledgeable.  Most of all they...

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...

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The Winter Weather Has Arrived! Are You Prepared?

This week the Midwest is getting its first dose of measurable snow and below-freezing temperatures. The front will bring cold temperatures as far south as Georgia. So, it is an excellent time to review with your drivers how to take care of their fuel during these times.

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Are You Sharing Your Driver With Another Company?

Multiple-employer driver means a driver who, in any period of 7 consecutive days, is employed or used as a driver by more than one motor carrier. This definition applies to a driver who regularly works part-time for two or more employers.

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Top 3 Hazmat Violations in 2021

Top 3 Hazmat Violations in 2021

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Analysis & Information (A&I) online data, the top three hazardous materials regulations violations so far this year...

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10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones

10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones

We are now in the middle of work zone season and you cannot drive anywhere without experiencing a work zone. As traffic volumes begin rebounding as COVID-19 lockdown orders are relaxed, renewed...

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The Heat is On!

The Heat is On!

This crazy weather continues this year and the heat is setting record temperatures across North America. What are you doing to protect your employees from heat stroke and exhaustion? These...

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