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Hurricane Season is Here!
June 1st was the official start date of the 2021 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything...
FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers
Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view,...
What the Regulations Say About Training of Your Supervisors of CDL Drivers
This applies to all motor carriers INTRAstate and INTERstate: Who is subject to the Supervisor Training for Reasonable Suspicion Testing? CFR 382.603: Training for supervisors Each employer shall...
NEW…..Final Rule for Entry Level Driver Training
Final rule was published in December 2016. Final rule establishes minimum training standards for INTERstate and INTRAstate drivers applying for their initial CDL, upgrading their current CDL, or...
CVSA Releases 2018 Operation Safe Driver Week Results
More than 10,000 citations issued to CMV drivers. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the results of its Operation Safe Driver Week, July 15-21, an initiative that calls...
30,000+ Bottles of Water Delivered to North Carolina for Hurricane Florence Relief
Cumberland Companies worked together with employees, customers and community members to send 3 Cumberland Idealease trucks to Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem, North Carolina on...
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Preparing for the Cold Weather Ahead
With the first Day of Fall behind us, now is the time to start preparing your operation for the cold weather ahead. Your drivers should be aware of what is required to keep their truck running...
How to Make a Cold Weather Survival Kit for Your Truck or Car
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their truck. In an emergency, it could save your life. Here is what you need: a shovel windshield scraper and small broom flashlight with extra...
FMCSA Revises Regulations for Drivers With Diabetes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a revision in federal regulations that permits individuals with properly managed diabetes to operate commercial motor vehicles...
Keep Your Family Safe With a Working Smoke Alarm in Every Bedroom
Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep? Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke...