A scam asking motor carriers for money to file MCS-150 forms recently caught the attention of the Wisconsin DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Wisconsin DOT issued an alert on Friday, August 30, warning companies of a...
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International Roadcheck Inspections Sideline 12,000 CMVs
More than 12,000 vehicles and almost 2,800 drivers were removed from the roadways for violations during the annual International Roadcheck hosted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The Roadcheck is a 72-hour inspection and safety...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Revealed Plans to Research the Viability of Camera-Based Visibility Systems as an Option for Large Trucks instead of Traditional Rearview Mirrors
NHTSA outlined the plan in a notice to be published later this week in the Federal Register as part of a multi-year effort to learn more about the use of the cameras. According to the notice, NHTSA will first research the impact on light vehicles...
Top Twenty Cargo Securement Out-of-Service Violations
Failure to properly secure cargo or equipment on a commercial vehicle is the fourth leading category of violations (after violations for Brakes, Lights, and Tires) that result in vehicles being placed Out-of-Service. Drivers and motor carriers...
Cargo Securement Regulations Apply to More than Just Flatbed Carriers!
Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control or falling cargo from injuring drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. While safe cargo securement principles (and of course regulations) apply to every...
Make Sure Your Truck Units are not Involved in a “Ramming Attack”
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has created a new brochure outlining ways that rental truck company employees and their customers can help prevent truck-related terror attacks. Terror groups overseas have advocated ramming attacks for...
Family Feud at TN Association of Pupil Transportation Conference
The TAPT Conference was held June 2-4, 2019 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Ashley Scurlock of Cumberland IC Bus ran a "game show" complete with prizes for the winners. Family Feud contestants were asked numerous questions and asked the top most...
Advanced Tech, A New Standard for IC School Buses
Electronic stability control and collision mitigation help Indiana district focus on student safety The leadership at Clark-Pleasant Community Schools has a reputation for being on the cutting edge. “I like the fact that we’re part of change,” says...
Don’t Let Your Business Get CRUSHED by the NFL Draft!!
Is your business prepared for the NFL Draft? Did you know the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is the same weekend? And (we hope) a Preds Playoff?? With hundreds of thousands of people coming to downtown Nashville later this month - please plan...
Reserve Your Truck Rentals Today Before Inventory Runs Out – Busy Season is Upon Us
Call to reserve your trucks today, before inventory runs out. Warmer weather is here, flowers are blooming, the season is changing, and that means an uptick in truck needs. Later this month, Nashville is hosting the NFL draft the same weekend as...
New Idealease Rental Customers – Earn a Free Day
EARN ONE FREE DAY TRUCK RENTAL FROM CUMBERLAND IDEALEASE - for new customers! You Must Be a First Time Customer with Cumberland Idealease You Must Download, Complete and Fax a Credit Application to Morgan Reynolds at 615-828-7859 Excludes Mileage...
IC Bus: Watch Video Demos of Latest Safety Technology
IC Bus has partnered with Bendix to manufacture school buses with the latest safety technology available. What the videos below to see demonstrations of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Wingman Advanced. Both available on all newly...
Buses with Latest Safety Technology Delivered to Sumner County Schools
Sumner County Schools received 11 new school buses this week from Cumberland IC Bus with the Bendix Electronic Stability Control and Collision Mitigation System, the latest safety technology available on the market. Please join us on Friday,...
IC Bus First to Market with Standard Electronic Stability Control and Collision Mitigation Systems
IC Bus, the leading school bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Navistar, has made electronic stability control (ESC) and collision mitigation technology standard on its CE Series and RE Series school buses with air brakes, making IC Bus the first...
Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Pictures
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Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec
Cumberland Idealease and C10 at Touch-A-Truck in Williamson County Parks & Rec Saturday, September 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm We had a blast at the Touch-A-Truck event giving kids and their families the chance to see some of our Idealease trucks...
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Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec
Come see Cumberland Idealease at 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 vehicles, a party bus,...
Touch a Truck – 9/11/18 – Chick-fil-A Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro
Touch-A-Truck SUCESS Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro Tuesday, September 11 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm We are building relationships between children and community servants like firefighters, armed forces, emergency workers, and labor workers. September 11 is a...
Driving Tips from America’s Road Team
The first step towards a safe trip begins in the driveway. Do a "walk around" before leaving: Check your vehicle's tires, wipers and fluids. Have your radiator and cooling system serviced. Plan ahead: Before you get on a highway, know...
FMCSA Grants Petition To Mount GPS Device On Inside Windshield
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition for an exemption for all motor carriers to allow a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to be mounted on the interior of the windshield of a CMV within the areas allowed for...
FMCSA Plans Public Meeting On SMS Corrective Action Plan
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration scheduled a public meeting to receive input on the agency’s Corrective Action Plan submitted in response to a report by the National Academy of Sciences on improvements needed in the FMCSA’s Safety...
Touch a Truck – 9/11/18 – Chick-fil-A Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro
Touch-A-Truck Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro Tuesday, September 11 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm We are building relationships between children and community servants like firefighters, armed forces, emergency workers, and labor workers. September 11 is a great...
September 9th-15th is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.1 million professional men...
FMCSA to Consider HOS Revisions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking the public's input on four specific areas of the current hours-of-service regulations. The request, is in response to Congressional, industry, and citizen concerns that certain...
Here is the Guidance From the FMCSA on CFR 391.45
Must a driver who is returning from an illness or injury undergo a medical examination even if his current medical certificate has not expired? Guidance: The FMCSRs do not require an examination in this case unless the injury or illness has...
School Is In Session – New Laws in TN for School Zone Safety
It's that time of year again when routines become more concrete, children have to get out of bed in the morning, and parents have a break; school is back in session. This means there are more drivers on the roads in the morning and...
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 vehicles, a party bus, food trucks, craft tent, raffle...
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.