According to the July 1 update from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, some...
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Driver Appreciation Week is Sept 12th-18th
This year's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 12-18, 2021, and takes on a special significance considering...
“Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Crackdown Started This Week!
The 2021 national enforcement mobilization “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” goes into effect across the country from Aug. 18,...
Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec
Touch-A-Truck Saturday, September 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm FREE Thompson's Station Church 2608 Thompson's Station Rd East, Thompson's Station, TN Come enjoy: Construction equipment, emergency...
Idealease Cookout Success
A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the cookout last Friday at Cumberland Idealease, here are a few of the pictures. [gallery link="file" size="medium" columns="2"...
Your Truck is No Match for a Train
Ever think about how many times a day on your route you cross a train track? Most of the time we take for granted that there is not a train coming and proceed crossing the track. Take time to...
Turn Around Don’t Drown
We are now in the middle of the hurricane season that could produce storms that could drop up to 30+ inches of rain. It is a good time to discuss with your drivers about flooding and the fact that...
New Operation Lifesaver Video Warns Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal, Deadly!
With the ever growing amount of social media, it is not surprising there have been several deadly incidents involving people making videos near railroad tracks. The national nonprofit rail safety...
What You May Not Know About Brake Systems and Inspections
Are automatic brake adjusters are required? How to verify that your ABS is working. What is your regulation brake stroke limit? How to identify chaffed or worn hoses What is a PBBT inspection?...
Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 : Here’s what you need to know
Brake Safety Week is September 16-22 CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s...
Back to School Safety!
In the next two weeks we will see many students returning back to school after the summer break. Pedestrian-vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. Kids are back...
School Buses and Laws
Even if you don't have kids in school, it's not hard to see the increase in school buses around this time. Laws vary by state, but usually you have to stop if a school bus is loading or unloading—no...