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FMCSA, Wisconsin DOT Alert Carriers to MCS-150 Scam

FMCSA, Wisconsin DOT Alert Carriers to MCS-150 Scam

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...

International Roadcheck Inspections Sideline 12,000 CMVs

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...

Top Twenty Cargo Securement Out-of-Service Violations

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...

Family Feud at TN Association of Pupil Transportation Conference

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

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!!

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...

New Idealease Rental Customers – Earn a Free Day

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: 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...

Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Pictures

Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Pictures

Contact Us Name* First Last Which Division Do You Want to Contact?* PLEASE SELECT Truck C10 Edition Farm & Heavy Equipment Yard Spotter IC Bus Idealease Fire & Apparatus Which Department? PLEASE SELECT Sales Service Parts Lease/Rental Which...

Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec

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...

Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec

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,...

Driving Tips from America’s Road Team

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

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

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...

September 9th-15th is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

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

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

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

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 – 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

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.