Regardless of Tennessee's new HANDS FREE LAW, operating a mobile device, hands-free or not, causes a distraction, see the important information below. There are several types of driver distraction: Visual – takes your eyes off the road. This can...
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Idealease Team at Nashville Habitat for Humanity
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, the Cumberland Idealease Team gathered for several hours at the Nashville Habitat for Humanity. They spent time organizing donations and have plans to go back!
Don’t Let Your Business Get CRUSHED by the NFL Draft!!
Is your business prepared for the NFL Draft? Did you know the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is the same weekend? And (we hope) a Preds Playoff?? With hundreds of thousands of people coming to downtown Nashville later this month - please plan...
Reserve Your Truck Rentals Today Before Inventory Runs Out – Busy Season is Upon Us
Call to reserve your trucks today, before inventory runs out. Warmer weather is here, flowers are blooming, the season is changing, and that means an uptick in truck needs. Later this month, Nashville is hosting the NFL draft the same weekend as...
New Idealease Rental Customers – Earn a Free Day
EARN ONE FREE DAY TRUCK RENTAL FROM CUMBERLAND IDEALEASE - for new customers! You Must Be a First Time Customer with Cumberland Idealease You Must Download, Complete and Fax a Credit Application to Morgan Reynolds at 615-828-7859 Excludes Mileage...
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Driving Tips from America’s Road Team
The first step towards a safe trip begins in the driveway. Do a "walk around" before leaving: Check your vehicle's tires, wipers and fluids. Have your radiator and cooling system serviced. Plan ahead: Before you get on a highway, know...
FMCSA Grants Petition To Mount GPS Device On Inside Windshield
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition for an exemption for all motor carriers to allow a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to be mounted on the interior of the windshield of a CMV within the areas allowed for...
FMCSA Plans Public Meeting On SMS Corrective Action Plan
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration scheduled a public meeting to receive input on the agency’s Corrective Action Plan submitted in response to a report by the National Academy of Sciences on improvements needed in the FMCSA’s Safety...
September 9th-15th is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.1 million professional men...
FMCSA to Consider HOS Revisions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking the public's input on four specific areas of the current hours-of-service regulations. The request, is in response to Congressional, industry, and citizen concerns that certain...
Here is the Guidance From the FMCSA on CFR 391.45
Must a driver who is returning from an illness or injury undergo a medical examination even if his current medical certificate has not expired? Guidance: The FMCSRs do not require an examination in this case unless the injury or illness has...
Idealease Cookout Success
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the cookout last Friday at Cumberland Idealease, here are a few of the pictures.
Your Truck is No Match for a Train
Ever think about how many times a day on your route you cross a train track? Most of the time we take for granted that there is not a train coming and proceed crossing the track. Take time to download the driver’s guide and take the safety quiz for...
Turn Around Don’t Drown
We are now in the middle of the hurricane season that could produce storms that could drop up to 30+ inches of rain. It is a good time to discuss with your drivers about flooding and the fact that road conditions can change rapidly with flash...
New Operation Lifesaver Video Warns Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal, Deadly!
With the ever growing amount of social media, it is not surprising there have been several deadly incidents involving people making videos near railroad tracks. The national nonprofit rail safety education group Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) has...
What You May Not Know About Brake Systems and Inspections
Are automatic brake adjusters are required? How to verify that your ABS is working. What is your regulation brake stroke limit? How to identify chaffed or worn hoses What is a PBBT inspection? Answers to these questions can be found on the CVSA...
Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 : Here’s what you need to know
Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Sept. 16-22, in order to...
Back to School Safety!
In the next two weeks we will see many students returning back to school after the summer break. Pedestrian-vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. Kids are back from summer camp, school will be in session again...
School Buses and Laws
Even if you don't have kids in school, it's not hard to see the increase in school buses around this time. Laws vary by state, but usually you have to stop if a school bus is loading or unloading—no matter what side of the street it's on. Passing a...
ATRI Updates Its Crash Predictor Model
The likelihood of a future crash can be quantified statistically using a truck driver's behaviors, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Crash Predictor Model. ATRI recently released the third edition of its analysis....
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Safe Driving at Night
Although only 15% of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, according to a recent study, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. There's no doubt that driving in the dark is more dangerous, than during daylight hours....
Seeing at Night
Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a 30-year-old. At age 60 and older, driving can become even...
More Critical Tips for Safe Driving at Night
Headlamps should be on about an hour before dusk. This makes it easier for you to see as the sun sets, but also makes you more visible to other drivers. Of course, during times of bad weather, consider using your lights regardless of the time of...
Is Your Vehicle Roadworthy for Night Driving?
A properly performed Pre-trip Inspection will allow the driver to verify their vehicle is safe for driving at night and reduce the risks of getting stranded alongside the road! Here is some advice to consider before turning the ignition: Properly...
Defensive Driving at Night
Driving at night requires defensive and thoughtful driving! Here is some advice on safe driving techniques: Plan your route so you're aware of any steep descents, sharp corners and other hazards specific to that route Remain very alert to...
An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection
Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally maintained. Lamp failures are easy to spot, even from...