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REGISTER NOW – 2019 Safety & Compliance Seminar
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. To keep families safe this Independence Day, law enforcement agencies will have increased enforcement focused on impaired...
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Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the 4th of July Holiday? [INFOGRAPHIC]
It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals and truck dealerships over the holidays. Thieves know that holiday weekends are a good opportunity for a successful theft as the possibility exists for no one to be at your facility. Make sure that you take...
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 14-20 with a Focus on Speeding
Drivers’ actions contributed to a staggering 94 percent of all traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 2015 Traffic Safety Facts report. In response to this issue, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for...
Tennessee’s Ban on Holding Mobile Phones while Driving – Takes Effect July 1, 2019
Tennessee's New Hands Free Law In 2018, there were over 24,600 crashes involving a distracted driver in Tennessee. On average, that is sixty-seven crashes every single day. A recent study listed Tennessee as having the highest rate of distracted driving deaths in the...
CVSA Announces Brake Safety Week is September 15-21st
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21, 2019. Throughout that week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. Vehicles with critical...
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!
Preparing for DOT Roadside Inspection Week with Idealease Team
Early in the morning on Thursday, May 30, 2019, the Cumberland Idealease team met up with one of our customers to help them prepare for next weeks DOT Roadside Inspections. Attendees reviewed the trucks as like the DOT will and pointed out items that needed attention.
Hands-Free Cellphone Use: A Dangerous Distraction
Regardless of Tennessee's new HANDS FREE LAW, operating a mobile device, hands-free or not, causes a distraction, see the important information below. There are several types of driver distraction: Visual – takes your eyes off the road. This can include looking for...
Idealease Team at Nashville Habitat for Humanity
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, the Cumberland Idealease Team gathered for several hours at the Nashville Habitat for Humanity. They spent time organizing donations and have plans to go back!
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 carrier enforcement...
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 the methods,...
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 commercial motor...
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 inspections of...
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 lane. Keep the...
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 enforcement...
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 cooperating. From the...
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 yourself. Ignore the...
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 pushes the enforcement of...
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.