On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed to change the rules for...
FMCSA Proposes Rule Changes for Vehicle Safety Technologies
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MROs May Sound the Alarm Even if a DOT Test is Negative
The addition of four commonly prescribed opioids to the DOT drug testing panel effective January 1, 2018, has left some drivers...
Managing Drivers with Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation Do Not Always Mix Our society continues to be challenged with opioid...
FMCSA Comments on Exemption for Camera Mounting
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice requesting public comment on an application for exemption from SmartDrive Systems, Inc. to allow an Advanced Driver Assistance...
Holiday Driving Tips
Holiday events and celebrations can be exciting times for family and friends to get together. But, get-togethers with family and friends can turn into tragedies when people are killed or injured in...
Alcohol, Drivers and the Holidays
Now is a good time to remind your drivers of the consequences of drinking during the holiday season and what effect their actions can have on their CDL or operator's license and ultimately their...
We are thankful for YOU!
We are Thankful for You, Our Customers It's the time of year when we are all reminded to be grateful for the blessings surrounding us. The entire Cumberland organization has so much to be thankful...
Tips for Safe Driving at Night
Although Most of The Driving Takes Place During Daylight Hours, More Accidents Occur at Night and Most Fatal Accidents Happen During the Night. The professional driver understands that it takes...
Are You Using the PreEmployment Screening Program (PSP)?
PSP was designed to assist the motor carrier industry in assessing individual operators’ crash and serious safety violation history as a preemployment condition. A carrier will pay $10 for each...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend?
It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity if there is no one there. Make sure that you take extra precaution to secure the...
Tips for Truck Driving in Cold Weather Conditions
Diesel additive should be added to the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. If your truck is equipped with an engine block heater it should be plugged in when the...
Fuel Additive Use During Cold Weather Conditions
As colder weather approaches you need to use fuel additives to prevent fuel jelling. Fuel additive should be added anytime the ambient temperature is below 32 degrees F. Power Service and Penray are...