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4300 Stakebed Available for Rental
Swing by or call Nashville's Cumberland Idealease if you're looking for a 20FT stakebed truck to rent. See Specs...
International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 with Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North American will conduct inspections of commercial...
Driver Tip Sheet from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
View this tip sheet CVSA published for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year's Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin.
Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections
Train drivers how to complete good quality pre-trip inspection to reduce possibility of violations. Use Idealease Pre-Post Trip training videos: English: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Spanish: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Review CSA monthly at...
My driver has gone through a roadside inspection, how long do I have to keep this documentation on file?
Question of the Week My driver has gone through a roadside inspection, how long do I have to keep this documentation on file? Answer: Copies of all roadside inspections are to be kept by the motor carrier for 12 months. The driver is required to...
International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 with Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial...
Can tell the age of a tire? When is a tire placed out of service? Tire Tips
“Know Your Roll” this National Tire Safety Week: May 21-28 May 21-28 is National Tire Safety Week, and now is a good time to review with your drivers the benefits of conducting thorough tire inspections during daily pre and post trip inspections....
Be Aware of Synthetic Cannabinoids!
First published on the Idealease Safety Bulletin Synthetic marijuana continues to be an issue in society today. In the last month over one hundred people have been injured and two have died from ingesting tainted synthetic marijuana in the Chicago...
Does Your Driver Know the Difference Between a “Defect” and a “Safety Sensitive” Defect?
The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) is part of a Driver's Daily Responsibility to Protect Themselves, the Motoring Public and the Equipment they Operate. But does your driver know the difference between a "defect" and a "safety sensitive"...
Pre and Post Trip Inspection Straight Truck
Watch this quick video from Idealease on Pre/Post Trip Inspections for a straight truck. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin
Pre and Post Trip Inspection Tractor Trailer
Watch this quick video from Idealease on Pre/Post Trip Inspections for a tractor trailer. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin Cumberland Truck Nashville 1901 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 829-7800 Cumberland Truck...
FMCSA Requests Comments on the Safe Introduction of Automated CMVs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is examining whether the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) need to be updated, modified, or eliminated to facilitate the safe introduction of automated driving systems (ADS)...
House Passes Vehicle Terrorism Prevention Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this week to evaluate and address the threat of vehicular terrorism. H.R. 4227, introduced by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), was passed by the House on a vote of 417-2 on March 22. There is no companion bill...
National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 9-13
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an event that takes place across the United States, with partnerships between state departments of transportation (DOT), national road safety organizations, government agencies, private companies, and...
FMCSA Clarifies ELD Enforcement Policy
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has clarified how the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will be enforced beginning April 1, 2018, when “full enforcement” begins. Starting on that date: Drivers who do not have an ELD...
Driver Background Investigations
What inquiries are required to be completed, by the FMCSA regulations, for a driver who has applied to drive a commercial motor vehicle (>10,000lbs MGVWR) for a motor carrier? Answer: CFR 391.23 addresses the inquiries and investigations that...
Right of Way
While investigating accidents over the years and talking with drivers, many times the driver would state, “I had the right-of-way”. What does this really mean? When we have the “Right-of-Way” does this allow us to proceed without regard for other...
Agricultural Exceptions and Exemptions to the FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Rules
FMCSA Updates Guidance For Agricultural Exemption From HOS and CDL Rules The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published on its website update guidance on Agricultural Exceptions and Exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Are You Driving With “Tunnel Vision” in Winter Weather?
By March, frosty windshields aren't usually a concern this far south, but with two surprise snows and some mild temperatures recently, the following is helpful, even here in Nashville. If you're traveling in the north or higher altitudes - this...
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 11
Start now to make sure that all of your drivers are aware of the change to daylight savings time on Sunday, March 11. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change according to their stops with the change. Also, remember...
Navigating Safety and Compliance in 2018
Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will be hosting safety seminars in 2018. The one day seminar this year will focus on the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation, basic safety and compliance, regulation changes and CSA....
Opportunity Now 2018
Opportunity Now 2018 has kicked off with a Career Fair at nearby McGavock High School on Friday, February 23, 2018. Jay Partington, Stephen King, Andy Roberson and Josh Towry attended the fair to talk to students about opportunities...
Idealease in Murfreesboro
For business owners on the prowl for truck rental in the Murfreesboro area, Cumberland Idealease now has a presence in our Murfreesboro shop. Call Taylor Minor at 615-972-9804. Contact Us Name* First Last Which Division Do You Want to...
Is Your Company Prepared in the Event of an Accident?
First Published in the Idealease Safety Bulletin Today more than ever companies that operate commercial motor vehicles need to prepare in advance for an accident that one of their vehicles may have. Depending on the severity of the accident, just...
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 Account fleets enjoy. Customers who operate trucks...
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 preventative maintenance can mean the difference in...
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 record accidents on a register by calendar year. Even...
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 agency's chief of enforcement announced on January 9....
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 year, thousands of professional drivers are...