Entry-Level Driver Training Rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published FAQs and other compliance...
New FMCSA Regulation Starts February 7th
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Regulation FAQ’s
I am using a driver leasing company, who is responsible for compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier regulations? Answer: ...
What documentation is required to be kept to show that the vehicle is a lease or rental?
What documentation is required to be kept in the vehicle of units I have from Idealease showing that the vehicle is a lease or...
CVSA Publishes 2020 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria
The 2020 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) was published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and went into effect on April 1. The OOSC is the decision-making guide...
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road. SLOW DOWN! Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone...
Coping With Corona Virus – It’s OK to Worry and Feel Exhausted
With so much uncertainty around the corona virus and it's real risks to our families and friends, it's OK to have anxiety. It's also OK to be exhausted. It’s natural to feel anxious, especially when...
Governor Bill Lee Issues Statewide Safer-at-Home Order
UPDATED (4/13/20): Governor Lee Extends Stay At Home Order UPDATED (4/2/20):...
Keeping Your Drivers Safe Inside the Cab
The Coronavirus COVID-19 can stay transferrable on a hard surface for up to three days. There have been questions regarding sanitizing sleeper mattresses. There are ways to sanitize a mattress for...
What’s the best way to clean your vehicle to reduce the existence of coronavirus?
First, the employee cleaning the unit should wear rubber/nitrile gloves and safety glasses when performing the cleaning. The gloves should be discarded after each use. Alcohol works best for the...
Guide: Tell the difference between Covid-19 and Allergies
Allergies • Shortness of breath• Fever (rare and above 100 degrees)• Dry cough• Gradual onset (two to 14 days after onset)• Sometimes headache• Sometimes aches and pains• Mild sneezing• Sometimes...
FMCSA Expands COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added to the list of activities that qualify for an emergency exemption from certain safety regulations for drivers assisting with the...
A message about Covid-19
Nashville has been given a shelter in place order, but as an essential part of our country’s critical infrastructure, CUMBERLAND IS OPERATING. We are taking precautions to protect our employees and...