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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And that according...
Document the Use of COVID-19 Med Card and Licensing Waivers
The COVID-19 pandemic led to several enforcement notices that extended expired medical cards and driver's licenses. The limited...
Cross Referencing of Data Can Pay Off in a Big Way!
In a world now where we receive more data than ever before, it is important to not only read the data you receive but in certain situations to “cross reference” with other data you already have on...
Your US DOT Operating Authority May be Deactivated if You are not Updating Your Motor Carrier Information as Required Every 2 Years
Recently, I have had a number of our customers that have gone through roadside inspections informed that their US DOT operating authority has been deactivated for failure to update their motor...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have in Your Fleet?
The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently released report indicates that the shortage of truck drivers is reaching unsustainable levels. The report indicates that the shortage of truck...
New Author – Pamela Bartholomew Gardner
You'll be seeing a new face, or name, rather, here on our website. Pamela Bartholomew-Gardner, Cumberland Tractor & Equipment's Agriculture Sales Professional will be publishing articles...
Vehicle Pedestrian Deaths are on the Increase
It's the oldest and most basic form of transportation — walking — and more people are doing more of it to get fit or stay healthy. But there's new evidence today that even walking across the street...
Can We Talk and Walk at the Same Time?
One of challenges in combating distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48 percent of respondents say “they...
Best Practices for Allowing Passengers in Your Vehicles
If you employ drivers, keep these tips in mind for everyone's safety! Develop a written passenger policy approved by your liability insurance carrier. The policy as a minimum should define...
FMCSA Includes ELD Violations in Revised CSA Methodology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated its list of hours-of-service (HOS) violations used in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) enforcement model. The agency...
Used Truck of the Week – 2008 International 4300 Durastar
DT engine 230hp with only 218k miles! Allison Automatic Transmission Air brakes Air ride driver’s seat with 3 person seating Air ride rear suspension Under CDL truck This truck was our very own...