Employers and their service agents must use the revised Federal Drug Testing CCF no later than August 31, 2021. The previous version of the drug-testing form is only permitted through August 30, 2021. Part 40 procedures are required of tests...
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Do You Allow Your Drivers to Take Passenger with Them While They Drive?
Some companies as a way of retaining drivers will allow them to take a spouse or child along with them while they are driving. This practice has been around for years, however, you as the motor carrier must provide written authorization to have a...
Back to School Safety
In the next two weeks we will see many students returning to school after the summer break. For some of these students this will be the first time since the pandemic started that they will be returning to school in person. Pedestrian-vehicle...
[Event] Bendix Technology and IC Bus Demonstration – October 14, 2021
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...
[Recap] Idealease Nashville partners with Lifest
Cumberland Idealease partnered with Life Promotions for the first annual Lifest – Music City music festival. We donated two rental trucks – 1 Box truck and 1 refrigerated truck. Lifest used our donated trucks to move staging, sound gear and to...
Back to School! School Bus Safety
Here's a round up of helpful safety information for back to school! As kids head back to school, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of school bus safety, and what all of us can do to support it. In the U.S., 25 million students...
[Recap] HX Ride & Drive
On 7/27/21 Cumberland International Trucks Lebanon Branch held a Ride & Drive / Open House to feature the International HX truck. Vendors in attendance were Allison Transmission, Cummins, Stringfellow, Rogers, Meritor and Navistar. These...
[Recap] Powering the Future & Technical Education for Communities
Cumberland has partnered with Cummins, the Tennessee Trucking Association and a dozen other organizations to recruit and train future technicians. On Thursday, July 22, 2021 we hosted a fundraiser benefitting McGavock Hich School's Transportation...
Tennessee Locations Parts & Service Specials – August 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!Price: $9.50 FLTFP *while supplies last$50 clutch adjustment special - if clutch is replaced in shop, will resurface flywheel for free.Price:...
Florida Locations Parts & Service Specials – August 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!*while supplies last*while supplies last*while supplies last$50 clutch adjustment special - if clutch is replaced in shop, will resurface flywheel...
[Recap] Drive-In Movie
Cumberland partnered with End Slavery Tennessee for their event, Drive-In & Drive Out Trafficking, hosted at our location in Lebanon, TN back in June. Drive-In & Drive Out Trafficking was a Drive-In moved hosted at our dealership...
CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week
This year's Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The enforcement campaign is a part of the larger Brake Safety Awareness Month, which takes place in August. During CVSA's...
FMCSA Proposes Rule Changes for Vehicle Safety Technologies
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed to change the rules for windshield-mounted cameras in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The proposed changes would make filing for an exemption and prior...
MROs May Sound the Alarm Even if a DOT Test is Negative
The addition of four commonly prescribed opioids to the DOT drug testing panel effective January 1, 2018, has left some drivers and carriers with unanswered questions, especially when the Medical Review Officer (MRO) calls into question a driver's...
Managing Drivers with Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation Do Not Always Mix Our society continues to be challenged with opioid overdoses. As managers of commercial drivers, we need to be aware of the medications our drivers are taking as they may...
FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Electronic Exchange of Driver History Records
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule requiring State Driver Licensing Agencies to implement a system and practices for the exclusively electronic exchange of driver history record information through...
Top 3 Hazmat Violations in 2021
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Analysis & Information (A&I) online data, the top three hazardous materials regulations violations so far this year are as follows: Package not secure in vehicle...
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones
We are now in the middle of work zone season and you cannot drive anywhere without experiencing a work zone. As traffic volumes begin rebounding as COVID-19 lockdown orders are relaxed, renewed emphasis is being placed on highway work zone safety...
“I got a warning letter from the FMCSA regarding my CSA SMS scores…what do I do?”
A warning letter is your chance to improve your safety performance and compliance without further intervention from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Read the letter carefully because it identifies your company’s specific...
Beware- It’s the Busiest Time of Year for Road Construction
Drivers should be especially cautious of construction zones this summer. 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...
The Heat is On!
This crazy weather continues this year and the heat is setting record temperatures across North America. What are you doing to protect your employees from heat stroke and exhaustion? These conditions are created when our body is unable to regulate...
Powering the Future Event & TEC (Technical Education for Communities) Program Overview
Cumberland is partnering with Cummins, the Tennessee Trucking Association and a dozen other organizations to recruit and train future technicians. Join Us for a Fundraiser Benefitting McGavock High School's Transportation Academy Thursday, Jul 22,...
Vote for Cumberland! Women in Trucking Association Annual Photo Contest
VOTE FOR US! Trust us when we say the ladies from Cumberland deserve some recognition. Vote for Cumberland in the 2021 Women in Trucking Photo Contest. They work HARD to make sure trucks stay on the road delivering goods that we need and want! Oh,...
Parts & Service Specials – Tennessee Branches – July 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!Clean evaporator coils and get your HVAC system running at optimal efficiency - get yours cleaned today!Nashville parts counter 615-829-7860...
Parts & Service Specials – Florida Branches – July 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!Clean evaporator coils and get your HVAC system running at optimal efficiency - get yours cleaned today!Orlando Parts 407-849-6440 Jacksonville...
TRATON GROUP Successfully Completes Navistar Merger and Ushers in a New Era
The TRATON GROUP is welcoming a new member of the family: Navistar. The certificate of merger that was submitted today successfully completes the closing and means that the merger between the US commercial vehicle manufacturer and TRATON is...
Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Reefer Unit In Hot Climates
A proper pre-trip on ThermoKing and Carrier units is the start to Loading Best Practices: Initiate an automatic pretrip to identify any operational concerns while the reefer cycles through all its modes. Do not load truck/trailer if alarm codes...
Pay Attention to these A/C System Failure Warning Signs
When issues with your A/C system begin to occur internally, your truck will give you some warning signs. Listen to your truck and invest the time now to avoid spending more time in the shop later on. If you experience one or more of the following,...
It’s Finally Summer!
FOR MANY, THE HEAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR QUITE SOME TIME With much of the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat and drought, you’ll want to consider the following precautions to beat the heat while on the road during these hot summer months. Stay...
Hurricane Season is Here!
June 1st was the official start date of the 2021 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything from prior storms, preparation is critical. Now is the time to re-evaluate emergency plans and update as needed. The...