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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...
Cumberland Capacity & Lazer Spot Partnership Featured in BOSS Magazine
Our partner Lazer Spot was featured in Boss Magazine in 2022, with an article highlighting their recent successes, emissions...
Successful 2019 Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar
Huge thanks to all the folks who came out to the Cumberland Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar last week. We hope you found the seminar to be educational and useful to your company. If you...
It’s the CVSA’s Brake Safety Week!!! Sept. 15-21st
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21. Throughout that week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial...
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...
FMCSA Unveils Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Query Plan & Fee Structure
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the fee structure for motor carriers to purchase queries when the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse becomes accessible on January 6,...
FMCSA, Wisconsin DOT Alert Carriers to MCS-150 Scam
A scam asking motor carriers for money to file MCS-150 forms recently caught the attention of the Wisconsin DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Wisconsin DOT issued an...
International Roadcheck Inspections Sideline 12,000 CMVs
More than 12,000 vehicles and almost 2,800 drivers were removed from the roadways for violations during the annual International Roadcheck hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)....
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Revealed Plans to Research the Viability of Camera-Based Visibility Systems as an Option for Large Trucks instead of Traditional Rearview Mirrors
NHTSA outlined the plan in a notice to be published later this week in the Federal Register as part of a multi-year effort to learn more about the use of the cameras. According to the notice, NHTSA...
Top Twenty Cargo Securement Out-of-Service Violations
Failure to properly secure cargo or equipment on a commercial vehicle is the fourth leading category of violations (after violations for Brakes, Lights, and Tires) that result in vehicles being...
Cargo Securement Regulations Apply to More than Just Flatbed Carriers!
Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control or falling cargo from injuring drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. While safe cargo securement...