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CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Stats from 2020
The CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been around for a little over a year. The number of portal accounts, requested...
Roadcheck 2021 to Emphasize HOS and Vehicle Lights
Each year during International Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), through its member jurisdictions,...
Idealease Benefits for Regional Fleets (National Accounts)
The Idealease Tier 1 National Accounts Program was created to help regional fleet customers who operate fewer than 50 units in more than one AOR, receive the same benefits that our large National...
Freezing Air Brakes?
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc This time of year can add up to costly inconveniences and down-time. The freezing temperatures are hard on trucks and other equipment. A little bit of...
Time to Finalize Your Accident Documentation for 2017
From the Idealease Safety Bulletin dated 1/12/2018. All motor carriers operating CMV's over 10,000 lbs MGVWR, transporting HM in placardable quantities or transporting passengers are required to...
CSA Game Plan Coming Soon, FMCSA Official Says
From the Idealease Safety Bulletin The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will soon release its plan to overhaul the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scoring system, the...
Know Your Road Conditions!
Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too...
Driver Tip
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DISTANCE Always leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you. If you hit someone from behind, you are typically considered "at fault," regardless of the situation....
Giving Thanks
From the Cumberland family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends. "I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual." Henry David...
Preventing Driver Injuries in Fall and Winter
The following article originally shared via Idealease Safety Bulletin. Slip/Trip and Fall injuries are the most common type of injury for drivers. Most of them occur during the winter months. Each...
Communicating with Other Drivers and Pedestrians while Driving
By appropriately using communication, you make it easier for other drivers to see you. You also make it easier for you to see other drivers. Ensuring that you can see other drivers and that they can...