General Cleaning Information Chemicals used to clean or disinfect your IC Bus can adversely affect materials used to build the vehicle. Many common cleaning chemicals can damage or ruin the appearance of materials like ABS plastic, vinyl, rubber,...
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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 there are so many Unknowns right now. Many of our...
Governor Bill Lee Issues Statewide Safer-at-Home Order
UPDATED (4/13/20): Governor Lee Extends Stay At Home Order UPDATED (4/2/20): https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2020/4/2/gov--lee-requires-tennesseans-to-remain-at-home-as-data-shows-increased-activity-among-citizens-.html Gov. Lee Requires...
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 the virus; however, they are impractical 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 smaller knobs, handles, etc. It is the cleaner most...
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 fatigue, but it’s not predominate like the flu•...
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 nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) response. In a new...
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 customers while still providing the quality...
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 all the additional steps we’re taking to ensure we...
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 regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers...
National Joint Powers Alliance is now Sourcewell
Contact: Chelsea Ornelas218-895-4164 / chelea.ornelas@sourcewell-mn.gov PRESS RELEASE National Joint Powers Alliance is now Sourcewell Self-funded Minnesota government purchasing cooperative positions itself for future growth STAPLES, Minn. (13...
FMCSA’s Hours-of-Service Rule at Final Review Stage
Potentially significant changes to the federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules have reached their final stage of review, arriving at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Monday, March 2, 2020. The OMB typically has up to 90 days to complete...
Frost Laws in 16 states and 9 Provinces
Spring weather often creates driving challenges. Specifically, the change in ground temperature can damage roads and vehicles and result in "roller coaster" rides from "wavy roads." Consequently, motor carriers need to monitor the many state and...
Driving Under the Influence – Of Allergy Medicine
Spring will arrive on Thursday March 19th in the U.S., bringing along a slew of seasonal allergies. Experts suggest that the 2020 allergy season could be more severe in comparison to previous years. With allergy season officially starting, you...
International Truck Introduces New Lightweight HV Series Mixer Spec
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK INTRODUCES NEW LIGHTWEIGHT HV SERIES MIXER SPEC AT CONEXPO New spec allows increased load potential to maximize efficiency and improve customer’s bottom line LAS VEGAS (March 10, 2020) – Today at CONEXPO, International Truck...
February Is Heart Month: Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
Originally posted in the Idealease Safety Bulletin The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small...
Complete Federally Required Training in One Day – FOR FREE
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REGISTER NOW – 2019 Safety & Compliance Seminar
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Josh out working with customers
Shoutout to our Idealease Service Manager, Josh who is out working with customers today. Kevin says he's great interacting with them and answering questions, and we agree!
Annual DOT Inspection
The annual DOT Inspection is required of all CMV’s that have a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more, as defined in the definition of a CMV in CFR 390.5 for interstate carriers with US DOT operating authority. For INTRAstate operators check with your state...
Who is a Qualified Inspector?
The FMCSA defines an inspector in CFR 396.17 as a person who understands the inspection criteria set forth in 49 CFR Part 393 and Appendix G of this subchapter and can identify defective components. That person is knowledgeable of and has mastered...
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding
Speeding was selected as the emphasis for this year's Operation Safe Driver week, scheduled for July 14-20 throughout North America. During the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) event, law enforcement personnel are on the lookout for...
CVSA’s 2019 International Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 4-6 with Special Emphasis on Steering Components and Suspension Systems
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 32nd annual International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6, 2019. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct...
What to Do When an Emergency Vehicle is Approaching
Do: Pull to the nearest edge of the roadway and come to a complete stop until all emergency vehicles have passed. Be alert to the approach of more than one emergency vehicle. Be sure to check your rearview mirror before pulling back on the travel...
Move Over. It’s the Law.
The state of IL has had three state troopers killed in the last two months while they had a vehicle pulled over to the side of the road and another vehicle did not move over and struck the trooper. All 50 States have "Move Over" laws to protect law...
How to Conduct Yourself if Pulled Over by a Law Enforcement Official
The flashing lights of a police car in a rear-view mirror fill many drivers with dread. “Am I really being pulled over?” you might wonder. Although no one likes being pulled over, it’s essential to show a law enforcement officer that you’re...
When You Have a Citation in Your Hand, What Are Your Options?
Guilty Plea: You could just pay it which is a guilty plea and go on down the road unless the judge demands you show up in court. Not-Guilty Plea: You could plead not guilty and get a court date, where you could return to the court and defend...
Some May Drive While Awaiting D/A Testing Results
Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is in place to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of controlled substances or alcohol by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. One of the ways this regulation...
Driver Tip Sheet for 2019 Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) published a tip sheet for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year’s Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers.
Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections
Use the roadside inspection information, such as date, time and locations to cross reference with the drivers hours of service documentation for falsification violations.Train drivers how to successfully pass a roadside inspection and how to conduct themselves.Keep your vehicles clean and well maintained as not to be targeted for inspection.