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FMCSA Proposal on Sleeper Berth Flexibility Caught in Regulatory Freeze
At the end of the Trump Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice proposing a pilot...
Is Your MCS 150 Up To Date?
The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based...
New International HV Models with 107” BBC and Cummins® B6.7 and L9 Engines Available for Ordering
Effective January 17, 2018 the International® HV™ Series Models with 107” BBC and Cummins® B6.7 and L9 Engines are available for ordering. The International HV Series was designed for vocational...
Year End Review – C10
Did you get a chance to see the C10's Year End Review for 2017? In 2017, the C10 ran throughout the United States, hauling a variety of freight with dozens of drivers. Here are some details....
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...
A26 Engine Test Drive
Did you see this article over in HDT about Navistar's new A26 engine? "With the industry’s appetite for smaller-displacement engines on the rise, International’s new A26 is nicely sized, and well...
Wishing our customers, employees, friends and family
A happy and safe holiday! And for a bit of holiday fun, here's a round up to share with family and friends: Holiday Traditions Around the Globe - check out this gallery and compilation of how people...
Be Prepared for Inclement Weather
Winter weather is here, even if the temperatures in Nashville don't always seem like it. Be aware: Find out about the latest weather-related driving conditions and stay alert to changing...
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....