CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 20-26 The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake...
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Proactive vs. Reactive Safety and Loss Control Programs
Which One Do You Have? At the end of the year you should be evaluating your safety and loss control program to determine your...
Hypertension and Drivers
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that 26% of truck drivers say they have hypertension. Even...
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 electric semi-truck fleet sounded fantastical—but the future is here!...
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.
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.
[Recap] New Nashville Branch Open!
Cumberland International Trucks has opened its newest branch in Nashville, holding an Open House for over 100 guests on November 15, 2022. This new dealership is the largest International brand,...
Toys for Tots – Florida Region Toy Drive!
Cumberland International is a proud supporter of Toys for Tots Florida. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy at any of our 6 Florida locations until December 6th. All donations will stay local and...
Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive – Tennessee Region
HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities...
Do I Need a CDL License To Operate That Truck?
Answer: The regulations that address this question are found in FMCSA CFR 383.3 §383.3 Applicability. (a) The rules in this part apply to every person who operates a commercial motor vehicle (CMV)...
Labor Department Proposes New Test for Employee Designation
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has issued a proposed rule to redefine who is an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. The proposed rule would apply to those legal...
Tis’ Deer Season. “Oh Deer!”
It is Deer season, and now is the time to remind drivers of the dangers of animals on the roadway. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 1.5 million deer-related accidents occur...