HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children,...
The C10's 6th Run After testing this truck in less than optimal conditions, we’ve finally put the C10 on the road to show what this trucks was built to do*. A few of the impressive facts about this run: Ran over 11,000 miles The C10 spent 22% of...
We will be presenting six safety webinars this fall for our prospects and customers to attend in place of in-person safety seminars, at NO cost to you. Just click the link(s) for the webinar(s) you want to attend and register All the webinars are...
More than 6 in 10 people walk for transportation, exercise, relaxation, or for other activities. The benefits of walking extend beyond personal and physical, to environmental benefits that can lead to healthier, quieter, cleaner, and safer streets....
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) conducted unannounced hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) inspection initiative on June 21-25, 2021. Inspectors stationed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico inspected more than 13,000...
Training Requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Many of you have received emails from consulting firms saying that you are required to have your supervisors of CDL drivers trained in Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion...
Don’t forget about the FMCSA crash preventability program! Motor carriers and drivers can challenge the preventability of certain crashes with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Crash Preventability Determination Program....
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!Price: $143.00 3-Price: $130.00/each FLTFQPrice: $15.02 Case Price: $13.50 FLTLP15W40CK4GPrice: $3.86 WWSPKB32GPrice: $125.00 More robust than the...
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!$489.00 out the door with tax. This includes 925 Fleetrite battery’s which can be wty at other International dealerships. *while supplies...
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Make the Smart Investment in Performance and Safety Technology Overview and Demonstration Come learn first hand what Bendix safety technologies are available on the IC Bus CE & RE series.Discover how these Bendix technologies, and more, can...
It is Deer season, and now is the time to remind drivers of the dangers of animals in the roadway. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 1.5 million deer-related accidents occur each year. Three out of four accidents involving...
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their truck. In an emergency, it could save your life. Here is what you need: a shovel windshield scraper and small broom flashlight with extra batteries battery powered radio water snack food...
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has released guidance clarifying the use of specific electronic documents in lieu of paper copies during roadside inspections. The purpose of the guidance is to clarify to drivers, motor carriers, and...
Drivers need to be especially cautious of construction zones. States are making a concentrated effort to raise the awareness of the dangers in these zones. Here are some safety tips you can share with your drivers regarding construction zones: Slow...
How many times while driving have you seen another motorist and ask yourself…Is that a Drunk Driver? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has established four categories to identify if a person is operating a vehicle under the...
When a fire occurs in a commercial motor vehicle the driver must know two things 1. Knowledge about fires.2. How to operate a fire extinguisher. Fire safety and fire extinguisher operation should be part of every new driver’s orientation program....
National Fire Prevention Week is coming, and it is a good time to review with your drivers how to prevent fires and how to react to a fire that occurs in their commercial motor vehicle. National Fire Prevention Week Fire extinguisher inspection is...
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!Price: $125.00 More robust than the 56864, theWebb 66864 is the proven industrystandard for vocational, or heavydutydrive and trailer...
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!Price: $143.00 3-Price: $130.00/each FLTFQPrice: $15.02 Case Price: $13.50 FLTLP15W40CK4GPrice: $3.86 WWSPKB32GPrice: $125.00 More robust than the...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says it is revising its online National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, which was hacked two years ago. The agency states that during this transition to the new registry, motor carrier users...
Mask Mandate extended for team drivers to January 18, 2022 The Centers for Disease Control and the Transportation Security Administration have extended a mandate that requires persons to wear a mask over their mouth and nose “when traveling on...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for Labor Day Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity as no one is there. Make sure that you take extra precaution to secure...
Whether it is precautions for COVID-19, or traveling precautions, there is a lot to keep in mind this Labor Day weekend. AAA is predicting less people on the roadways this year because of COVID-19 and they are advising people who are traveling to...
The C10's 5th Run Common objections to the C10: "That truck won’t work in my operation." "We haul heavy." "What about when you get off the interstate?" If you've ever thought any of these things about the C10 - then here's your chance to see the...
Full-service Leasing and Dedicated Maintenance keep spirits high. Read below for an in-depth look at the challenges Idealease has faced when it comes to the beverage industry and how they set out to tackle those when it came to United Distributors,...
According to the July 1 update from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, some 85,745 drug and alcohol violations have been reported to the Clearinghouse since it went live on January 6, 2020. Of the...
This year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 12-18, 2021, and takes on a special significance considering the crucial role truck drivers have played during the COVID-19 pandemic. Americans in all fifty states have taken...
The 2021 national enforcement mobilization “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” goes into effect across the country from Aug. 18, 2021 to Sept. 6, 2021. One of the deadliest and most often committed – yet preventable – of crimes (impaired driving), has...
Using safety technology can create a safer workplace for your drivers. Every time your 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...
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a revised version of its Medical Examination Report form (long form) with a September 7, 2021, compliance deadline. The updated form includes a variety of minor technical changes, the...