Category - Idealease Articles

Are you Sharing Your Driver With Another Company?

How does the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration address the use of a driver by multiple employers? Answer: Yes, this situation is addressed...

A Focus on Pedestrian Safety!

A Focus on Pedestrian Safety! Help Prevent Roadway Accidents Involving Pedestrians Many pedestrians assume drivers will see them easily and stop...

TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements

TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements The Transportation Security Administration has extended the exemption from...

$100,000 Awarded to Iowa College Looking to Train the Next Generation of Truckers

A college in Iowa has received $100,000 to help them train and place new drivers as part of an essential workers training program. Eastern Iowa...
“Red Flag” Driver Violations

“Red Flag” Driver Violations

When investigating a motor carrier, a Safety Investigator (SI) looks at driver history for egregious violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). These violations are...

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Six Most Common CSA Violations

Six Most Common CSA Violations

The Truck Violation: Lighting 28% of all roadside vehicle violations last year, out of 2.4 million inspections, dealt with lights or reflective materials. Light violations are a severity point...

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4300 Stakebed Available for Rental

4300 Stakebed Available for Rental

Swing by or call Nashville's Cumberland Idealease if you're looking for a 20FT stakebed truck to rent. [button link="https://cumberland-companies.com/inventory/international-4300-20ft-stakebed"...

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Click It or Ticket – Myth Busting

Click It or Ticket – Myth Busting

In 2016, more than 32 million people failed to buckle up while in their vehicles - that's nearly 10 percent of drivers and passengers. Decades ago, we learned about the life-saving importance of the...

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The Challenges of a Driver Shortage

The Challenges of a Driver Shortage

As we look into the future, the continued challenge of a driver shortage looms as a "perfect storm". Click Here to view a recent story in USA Today on April 28th covered this important issue in our...

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