IDEALEASE NEWS
California Governor Signs Law Limiting Use of Independent Contractors
California Governor Gavin Newsome has signed into law A.B. 5, a bill that codifies the state Supreme Court’s 2018 decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, 4 Cal. 5th 903. The court adopted a very broad three-part test for when a worker may be...
Updated Handbook on Perishable Foods Available
A 1987 handbook published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s division of Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) been updated and republished by a team led by University of Florida researchers. USDA-AMS Handbook No. 669, “Protecting Perishable Foods During...
Study: Truck Drivers Rank Among the Most Sleep-Deprived Americans
A study from Ball State University indicates that truck drivers as a group are getting inadequate sleep. The report analyzed more than 150,000 working adults from 2010 to 2018 and found that Americans getting seven hours or less of sleep increased from 30.9% in 2010...
Q: What changes can I expect from my fleet performance now that fall is approaching?
A: As we have monitored fleets over the past several years, we've seen clear seasonal behavior changes. Fall offers prime-time fuel economy and idle reduction opportunity, as the weather becomes neutral and more enjoyable. Drivers need less heat or air conditioning...
Idealease Telematics: Driving Events Defined
Q: I see Hard Events (Cornering, Braking, Acceleration) on my scorecard. What triggers a hard event? A: The telematics device has an accelerometer inside the device. When this accelerometer detects a .3g force movement forward, backward, or sideways, it triggers a...
Fuel Additive Use During Cold Weather Conditions
Fuel additives to prevent jelling should be added anytime the ambient temperature is below 32. Power Service and Penray are popular manufactures of fuel additives and both companies have two different products available through Navistar and Idealease locations. Power...
How to Make a Cold Weather Survival Kit for Your Truck
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their truck. In an emergency, it could save your life. Here is what you need: a shovel windshield scraper and small broom flashlight with extra batteries battery powered radio water snack food including energy bars...
FMCSA Extends HOS Public Comment Period to October 21st
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it has extended the public comment period on the proposed changes to the hours-of-service (HOS) rules. Acting upon requests from the American Trucking Associations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety...
Successful 2019 Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar
Huge thanks to all the folks who came out to the Cumberland Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar last week. We hope you found the seminar to be educational and useful to your company. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to one of our Idealease...
It’s the CVSA’s Brake Safety Week!!! Sept. 15-21st
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21. Throughout that week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. Vehicles with critical brake...
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 your exit by name and...
FMCSA Unveils Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Query Plan & Fee Structure
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the fee structure for motor carriers to purchase queries when the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse becomes accessible on January 6, 2020. A query, an electronic check-in to the clearinghouse, will be...
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 scam asking for...
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 event that identifies...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Revealed Plans to Research the Viability of Camera-Based Visibility Systems as an Option for Large Trucks instead of Traditional Rearview Mirrors
NHTSA outlined the plan in a notice to be published later this week in the Federal Register as part of a multi-year effort to learn more about the use of the cameras. According to the notice, NHTSA will first research the impact on light vehicles before moving on to...
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 should know about the...
Cargo Securement Regulations Apply to More than Just Flatbed Carriers!
Anything and everything carried on a truck must be properly secured to prevent loss of control or falling cargo from injuring drivers, passengers, or pedestrians. While safe cargo securement principles (and of course regulations) apply to every single item carried for...
Make Sure Your Truck Units are not Involved in a “Ramming Attack”
The Truck Renting and Leasing Association has created a new brochure outlining ways that rental truck company employees and their customers can help prevent truck-related terror attacks. Terror groups overseas have advocated ramming attacks for years. In a 2010...
Complete Federally Required Training in One Day – FOR FREE
REGISTRATION IS FILLING UP- REGISTER NOW Register for the 2019 Safety & Compliance Seminar in Nashville, TN. Attendance, Materials and Meals for free. Satisfies required federal training. DO YOU NEED TO RUN A FLEET SAFELY? PLEASE SHARE THIS EVENT WITH YOUR SAFETY...
Idealease Team Raises Money to Fight Cancer at Fangtastic 5K
On June 29, 2019, the Cumberland Idealease Team participated in a 5K supporting The Nashville Predators Foundation and 365 Pediatric Cancer Fund. About Predators Foundation Our mission is to build philanthropic partnerships within our community to successfully...