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Category - Truck Driver Safety Articles
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...
“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...
Coping With Corona Virus – It’s OK to Worry and Feel Exhausted
With so much uncertainty around the corona virus and it's real risks to our families and friends, it's OK to have anxiety. It's also OK to be exhausted. It’s natural to feel anxious, especially when...
Governor Bill Lee Issues Statewide Safer-at-Home Order
UPDATED (4/13/20): Governor Lee Extends Stay At Home Order UPDATED (4/2/20):...
Keeping Your Drivers Safe Inside the Cab
The Coronavirus COVID-19 can stay transferrable on a hard surface for up to three days. There have been questions regarding sanitizing sleeper mattresses. There are ways to sanitize a mattress for...
What’s the best way to clean your vehicle to reduce the existence of coronavirus?
First, the employee cleaning the unit should wear rubber/nitrile gloves and safety glasses when performing the cleaning. The gloves should be discarded after each use. Alcohol works best for the...
Guide: Tell the difference between Covid-19 and Allergies
Allergies • Shortness of breath• Fever (rare and above 100 degrees)• Dry cough• Gradual onset (two to 14 days after onset)• Sometimes headache• Sometimes aches and pains• Mild sneezing• Sometimes...
FMCSA Expands COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added to the list of activities that qualify for an emergency exemption from certain safety regulations for drivers assisting with the...
A message about Covid-19
Nashville has been given a shelter in place order, but as an essential part of our country’s critical infrastructure, CUMBERLAND IS OPERATING. We are taking precautions to protect our employees and...
Truck Lease & Rental [Cleaning & Safety Communication]
YOUR SAFETY MATTERS Cumberland Idealease takes pride in ensuring that your rental truck is clean and ready for your use. Considering the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, we’d like to inform you of...
US DOT Announces Relief of Hours of Service Regulations for CMV’s Delivering Relief in Response to COVID-19
On Friday afternoon, March 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service...