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Free Safety & Compliance Seminar 2024 – Idealease – Nashville, TN

Complete Required Federal Training in One Day - For Free on October 17, 2024 in Nashville, TN The one-day seminar will help private truck fleet...

Cumberland Gives Back at Nashville Rescue Mission

  Cumberland International Trucks Gives Back at Nashville Rescue Mission Recently, a team of ten employees from Cumberland International Trucks...

[Recap] Successful Open House at Lebanon Branch – July 2024

Successful Open House Event at Cumberland International Trucks, Lebanon Branch On July 12, 2024, Cumberland International Trucks hosted a successful...

IC Bus Awards 2024 Annual Scholarship to Cumberland Employee’s Daughter

The annual IC Bus scholarships go to family members of IC Bus dealer employees. They are a collaborative effort between IC Bus and its dealer...
Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

High gas prices are a pain for any driver, but if you’re behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle, they can have a major impact on your profit margin. Fortunately, there are lots of little ways you can get moving quickly and pay less for gas — without upgrading or replacing your vehicle. Read on for our top tips on how to improve fuel economy in a semi truck.

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Why are we getting brake adjustment violations?

Why are we getting brake adjustment violations?

With automatic slack adjusters required by regulation on trucks and tractors since 1994 and trailers since 1995 why do we have brake adjustment violations? The first reason is that this is a mechanical device which if it is not maintained properly can malfunction and contribute to brakes out of adjustment. Slack adjusters on all commercial vehicles should be inspected and greased every 90 days.

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Benefits of Switching to Electric

Benefits of Switching to Electric

BENEFITS OF SWITCHING TO ELECTRIC Switching to electric trucks can offer a multitude of benefits for your business, your customers, and the planet. In a few short years, electric trucks will make up...

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Female Truck Drivers – Challenges and Resources

Female Truck Drivers – Challenges and Resources

Female truck drivers currently make up just 8% of the professional driver workforce, but their ranks are growing fast. In the years to come, you can expect to see more women in trucking industries across the board, from local and regional driving to long-haul and specialized driving. All of that said, getting the requisite training to become a truck driver can present unique challenges for women.

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