Every time a truck driver gets behind the wheel, he or she is at risk. Trucking driving ranks seventh in the deadliest occupations in America. Truck drivers also face the highest number of fatalities of any job, at a rate of 918 fatalities each...
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Applications Requested for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program
The application process remains open for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program (SDAP). This is a three-year pilot program to assess whether 18-, 19- and 20-year-old drivers can safely operate...
IC Bus Awards 2022 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 network to demonstrate the company’s commitment to support further education in the communities where its...
Do I need a USDOT Number?
This question comes up frequently from our customers and thought that this week we will address this. This question usually is raised when we have a customer that is an INTRAstate carrier not subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Idealease Safety Seminars
Idealease Will Present a Limited Number of Safety Seminars this Fall Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will again be hosting a limited number of safety seminars in the fall of 2022. The one-day seminar this year will focus on...
Brake Safety Week is Aug 21 – 27th
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, Aug 21-27, to identify and remove CMVs with critical brake...
Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and you can be too
Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and YOU CAN BE TOO [ReCap] NEXT eMobility Trailer and eMV Ride & Drive On July 12 and 13, 2022, Cumberland brought school bus and truck customers to our Lebanon, TN shop for...
Cumberland Employee Awarded International Technician of Influence (Rookie Division) – July 2022
Cumberland Rookie Technician, Noel James wins Technician of Influence Award! Service Manager, Jesse Wilson says of Noel, "Noel has been with our dealership for about a year. In the first 90 days, Noel accomplished all online Navistar training to...
Customer Testimonial for Capacity Lease Program
"From the initial phone call, I felt Cumberland was customer service oriented. Their staff was professional and knowledgeable. Most of all they listened to my needs and challenges I’ve had with other providers. " One of our Capacity Lease program...
The HX Saved My Life
The gentleman on the left in this picture is Thomas Britt. He's standing with Steve Jenkins (right) the Sales Manager at Cumberland International Orlando branch. Mr. Britt was at the Orlando branch waiting while his truck was in the shop. He went...
Driver Shortage Remains A Concern
The pressure on the trucking industry to help satisfy America’s growing consumption increases every year. Between now and 2027, the amount of freight moved by trucks is expected to jump by 27 percent.
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Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and you can be tooCumberland International Trucks 980 Leeville Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090 Tuesday, July 12, 2022 11:00AM-2:00PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022 11:00AM-2:00PM[6,7 _i="0"...
Brake Safety Week is Aug. 21-27
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct their usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and capture and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.
The Heat is On!
This crazy weather continues this year, and the Heat is setting record temperatures across North America. Last week we discussed how the heat was impacting your trucks, today we will look at the impact to your drivers. What are you doing to...
TAPT Conference 2022
TAPT Conference 2022 Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation, better known as TAPT, held its annual conference at the Music Road Hotel & Conference Center on Monday, June 5th thru Wednesday, June 7th. Cumberland International IC Bus...
Vote for Cumberland! Finalist: WIT’s Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation
Cumberland has been named a finalist for the "Top Companies For Women to Work For in Transportation." VOTE FOR US! The industry voted for the top companies that embody important attributes required to be a "Top Company for Women to Work For in...
CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 10-16, 2022
Operation Safe Driver Week Operation Safe Driver Week is a safe-driving awareness and outreach initiative aimed at improving the driving behaviors of passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers through educational and traffic...
What CDL drivers should know about using CBD products
Positive drug tests account for 81% of the total violations reported in the Clearinghouse since January 6, 2020. As of May 1, 2021, marijuana has been detected in over half of all drug tests that have been filed in the Clearinghouse. It is...
SCHOOLS ARE LETTING OUT, PROCEED WITH CAUTION!
With Spring already here, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. Many schools will be letting out in the next couple of weeks. There will be many children going to and from, and participating in, outdoor activities throughout the day. Adults, too, are taking advantage of the longer daylight hours, so let us all commit ourselves to stay alert and safe. Here are some safety tips for drivers I urge you to follow:
The last week of school is an exciting time for children, and they may become preoccupied and forget the rules of the road. Use extra caution when driving through school zones.
During those last few days of school, be aware that kids may arrive or leave school at different times throughout the day.
Remember that playground speed limits remain in effect year-round. Observe carefully when driving around playgrounds and parks. Small children are less predictable and harder to see than adults.
Watch for clues, a hockey net or ball in the road or on the sidewalk can mean kids are playing nearby. Pay attention and constantly anticipate the unexpected.
Always watch for small children as you’re backing up. Walk around your vehicle to ensure no kids or pets are behind it.
As you make your deliveries you will see children that would normally be in schools on bikes, skateboards, walking, etc. in parking lots, shopping centers, and crossing streets.
Building Your Zero-Emissions Fleet: 3 Ways to Start Now
Jason Gies, Vice President eMobility, International Truck Preparing for fleet electrification can be daunting with so much to learn, multiple details to keep track of and many decisions to be made. I compare it to building a house. Before you can...
Driving In Springtime Weather
Turn Around Don’t Drown!
With the recent storms and flooding that have occurred this spring, drivers of any type of vehicle need to know road conditions can change rapidly with flash floods. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard. Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Over half of all flood-related deaths, each year occur with victims inside vehicles. Many of the deaths occur in vehicles as they are swept downstream.
CLICK IT OR TICKET
Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet many still do not buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to impressionable youth who, in turn, will think it is safe to...
Audi and Navistar partner to improve emergency vehicle and school bus safety
Audi and Navistar partner to improve emergency vehicle and school bus safety Herndon, VA - April 21, 2022 – Audi and Navistar have partnered to further develop and demonstrate potential safety enhancing C-V2X technology in Navistar emergency...
FMCSA SCAM ALERT
FMCSA has been notified of a phishing scam that you may receive from the FMCSA “Assistant of Administration” claiming you need to “complete your most recent up-to-date membership License certificate.” If you receive any suspicious email from info@fmcsa.dot.gov or any other entity that you are not expecting or looks suspicious, please delete the email from your inbox. Once the email has been deleted, go into your deleted mail and delete it from your deleted mailbox. Doing this will limit the exposure to phishing emails. -Note that the only legitimate way to log in to the Training Provider Registry is via login.gov. Never enter your email address and password into a third-party website claiming to give you access to the Training Provider Registry
How can I tell if a website is an official government website?
The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
Check the URL for https:// The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
ANNUAL DOT INSPECTION
FMCSA Phishing Scam Alert FMCSA has been notified of a phishing scam that you may receive from the FMCSA “Assistant of Administration” claiming you need to “complete your most recent up-to-date membership License certificate.” If you receive any...
International Roadcheck Set for May 17th-19th with Emphasis on Wheel Ends
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced this year’s International Road check dates as May 17-19 with a focus on wheel ends. Road check is a 72-hour high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection, and enforcement...
Platform Science and Navistar to Bring Transformative Virtual Vehicle Solution to More Trucks
Native OEM Platform for Telematics Provides Customers with Greater Choice, Increased Productivity, and Enhanced Flexibility Navistar and Platform Science, a leading connected vehicle platform, today announced Navistar’s integration of...
Women in Navistar’s Service Network Helping Drive Female Technician Recruitment
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Navistar has highlighted several women within its International Truck and IC Bus service network who are changing the trucking service industry by championing inclusivity and equity. According to the...
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! (Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road.) SLOW DOWN! (Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone...
FMCSA Deletes Requirement for Drivers to Submit Annual Record of Violations
FMCSA Deletes Requirement for Drivers to Submit Annual Record of Violations (Certificate of Violations) For Interstate carriers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule eliminating the requirement that drivers...