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Driver Shortage is Still a Large Concern for the Trucking Industry

The pressure on the trucking industry to meet America’s growing consumption increases every year. Between now and 2027, the amount of freight moved by trucks is expected to increase by 27 percent. Meeting that demand will not be an easy task for the nation’s trucking...

We Are Entering Peak Road Construction Season

Beware: We Are Entering Peak Road Construction Season Drivers should exercise heightened caution in construction zones this summer. Many states are focusing on raising awareness of work zone dangers. Share these safety reminders with your team: SLOW DOWN when...

Help Your Fleet Drivers Avoid Rear-End Collisions

Many drivers admit to following too closely when they’re in a rush—but tailgating is dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end collisions account for about 29% of all accidents in the U.S. Failing to maintain a safe following...

CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week is July 13 – 19, 2025

CVSA's Operation Safe Driver Week Is Here! The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced July 13–19 as the dates for this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week—an enforcement and outreach initiative aimed at improving driving behaviors through education,...

CVSA Brake Safety Week is August 24 – 30, 2025

CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for August 24–30. This initiative is part of Brake Safety Awareness Month, which takes place throughout August. During the annual...
PREVENTING A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT

PREVENTING A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT

A single-vehicle accident is any driving mishap where only one vehicle is involved.   This can include veering off the road and hitting a tree, a rollover crash, or damage caused by animals or debris on the road. Bad weather, poor visibility and distracted...

Time To Finalize Your Accident Documentation For 2020

Time To Finalize Your Accident Documentation For 2020

All motor carriers operating CMV’s over 10,000 lbs. MGVWR, transporting HM in placardable quantities or transporting passengers are required to record accidents on a register by calendar year as defined in 49 CFR 390.51. Even if no accidents were incurred by the motor...

PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS

PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS

Cold Weather Precautions To Prevent Hypothermia and Frostbite Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal. Early and mild symptoms include shivering, slurred speech, mental slowness or lethargy, muscular stiffness, and clumsiness. Symptoms of...

HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF EXTENDS AND EXPANDS

HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF EXTENDS AND EXPANDS

Help Is on the Way The first vaccines are starting to roll out, and the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a national emergency declaration giving hours of service (HOS) relief to commercial vehicle operators transporting vaccines and...

Cumberland New Years Day Hours 2021

Cumberland New Years Day Hours 2021

Happy New Year to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Travel safe and we can't wait to see you in the new year! HOLIDAY HOURS : Please note that we will be CLOSED January 1, 2021. Please...

Cumberland Holiday Hours 2020

Cumberland Holiday Hours 2020

Happy Holidays to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Travel safe and we can't wait to see you after the holiday! HOLIDAY HOURS : Please note that we will be CLOSED* on December 24th...

Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays

Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays

Now is a good time to remind your drivers of the consequences of drinking during the holiday season and what effect their actions can have on their CDL or operator's license and ultimately their employment with your company. Advise your drivers to use caution when...

FQA’S

FQA’S

What documentation is required to be kept in the vehicle of units I have from Idealease showing that the vehicle is a lease or rented vehicle? Answer: If the vehicle is subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA) regulations (greater than 10,000 lbs MGVWR)...

ARE YOUR DRIVERS OPERATING THEIR LIFTGATE SAFELY?

ARE YOUR DRIVERS OPERATING THEIR LIFTGATE SAFELY?

When we are training our drivers regarding safety, one area that is often overlooked is the safe operation of the liftgate. Like any other piece of powered, automated equipment, drivers must learn to safely operate liftgates. There are numerous types of liftgates, and...

FMCSA Releases ‘Ag Commodity’ HOS Rule Change

FMCSA Releases ‘Ag Commodity’ HOS Rule Change

FMCSA Releases ‘Ag Commodity’ HOS Rule Change The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a new hours-of-service rule affecting motor carriers engaged in the transportation of livestock, produce, grains, plants, and other perishable...

MCSA Publishes 2020 Pocket Guide to Truck and Bus Statistics

MCSA Publishes 2020 Pocket Guide to Truck and Bus Statistics

FMCSA Publishes 2020 Pocket Guide to Truck and Bus Statistics The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published the 2020 edition of its Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics.  The report contains data on the motor carrier and driver census,...

Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly!

Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly!

New Operation Lifesaver Video Warns Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly!  Operation Lifesaver has for years warned people of taking photos standing on rail tracks, as this portrays this is a safe place for pedestrians. With the ever growing amount of...

Train Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

Train Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

Always Expect a Train at EACH AND EVERY Crossing! Safety Tips for Truck Drivers Ever think how many times a day on your drivers routes your drivers cross a train track? Most of the time drivers take for granted that there is not a train coming and proceed crossing the...

Cumberland Featured at WIT Accelerate Conference

Cumberland Featured at WIT Accelerate Conference

Cumberland has been named a "Top Company For Women to Work For in Transportation." We were featured in this year's Women in Trucking Association Accelerate Conference held on November 12 and 13, 2020 and will be featured in WIT's magazine, Redefining The Road. The...

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