IDEALEASE NEWS
Cumberland Idealease Partners with GraceWorks in their annual Manger Program
Cumberland Idealease is proud to continue partnership with GraceWorks in Franklin, TN. Earlier this year Cumberland Idealease formed a partnership with GraceWorks Ministries in Franklin, TN. This past week Cumberland had the opportunity to partner with them for their...
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
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
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)...
First Year of DOT Clearinghouse Annual Query Deadline is Approaching Soon!
The first annual DOT Clearinghouse deadline is only a few weeks away, with annual queries for all DOT-regulated CDL drivers due by January 5, 2021. If you have not yet run a query on each CDL driver you employ, (including yourself if you are an owner operator) you...
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 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
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!
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
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...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend?
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity are there is no one there. Make sure that you take extra precaution to...
Haulin’ for the Holidays – 2020 Toy Drive Benefiting Youth Encouragement Services
HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. ...
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...
Cumberland Thanksgiving Hours 2020
Happy Thanksgiving to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and happy weekend 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 November 26th...
Managing Your DOT Random Testing During Unprecedented Times
End-of-year holidays and vacations often throw a wrench into a motor carrier's plans to notify drivers of DOT random testing. Then add in a national health emergency such as COVID-19, and your annual testing may fall short. Carriers subject to 49 CFR Part 382 must...
Are you Sharing Your Driver With Another Company?
How does the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration address the use of a driver by multiple employers? Answer: Yes, this situation is addressed in several ways throughout the regulations; however, it is confusing. Drivers that work part time, fall into several...
A Focus on Pedestrian Safety!
A Focus on Pedestrian Safety! Help Prevent Roadway Accidents Involving Pedestrians Many pedestrians assume drivers will see them easily and stop their vehicles. However, due to factors such as heavy traffic, poor road conditions and various kinds of distractions,...
TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements
TSA Extends Exemption for Expired Hazardous Materials Endorsements The Transportation Security Administration has extended the exemption from Renewal of the Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) Security Threat Assessment for CDL drivers which was scheduled to expire...
$100,000 Awarded to Iowa College Looking to Train the Next Generation of Truckers
A college in Iowa has received $100,000 to help them train and place new drivers as part of an essential workers training program. Eastern Iowa Community College (EICC) received a $100,000 grant from Future Iowa’s Coronavirus Relief Employer Innovation Fund. This...
New law will fine truck drivers for parking on right-of-ways in Orange County, Florida
A new law banning commercial trucks from parking on right-of-ways in Orange County, Florida, will go into effect next month. The change comes after residents in mixed-use neighborhoods complained about big rigs and large trucks parking along the street in the area....