IDEALEASE NEWS
CVSA Releases 2018 Operation Safe Driver Week Results
More than 10,000 citations issued to CMV drivers. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced the results of its Operation Safe Driver Week, July 15-21, an initiative that calls attention to driver behavior, which the CVSA said is the main cause of crashes...
30,000+ Bottles of Water Delivered to North Carolina for Hurricane Florence Relief
Cumberland Companies worked together with employees, customers and community members to send 3 Cumberland Idealease trucks to Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem, North Carolina on 9/20/18. Cumberland Idealease took initiative to organize a donation...
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Preparing for the Cold Weather Ahead
With the first Day of Fall behind us, now is the time to start preparing your operation for the cold weather ahead. Your drivers should be aware of what is required to keep their truck running during the winter months ahead. Fuel Additives Use During Cold Weather...
How to Make a Cold Weather Survival Kit for Your Truck or Car
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 Revises Regulations for Drivers With Diabetes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a revision in federal regulations that permits individuals with properly managed diabetes to operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Previously, individuals with insulin-treated...
Keep Your Family Safe With a Working Smoke Alarm in Every Bedroom
Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., when most people are asleep? Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out....
Roadcheck 2018 Data Posted by CVSA
Almost 12,000 vehicles and more than 2,600 drivers were placed out of service (OOS) by Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) enforcement personnel as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck inspection and enforcement initiative, June...
Highlighted CVSA Statistics
21.6% of 45,000 vehicles that had a Level 1 inspection were placed OOS for vehicle-related violations. A Level I inspection is a 37-step procedure that includes examination of driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness; The top three OOS vehicle...
Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec
Cumberland Idealease and C10 at Touch-A-Truck in Williamson County Parks & Rec Saturday, September 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm We had a blast at the Touch-A-Truck event giving kids and their families the chance to see some of our Idealease trucks and the C10 demo...
UPDATE – Hurricane Florence Donations
The outpouring of donations for North Carolina has been truly overwhelming! We currently have 3 trucks full of water. In light of load considerations, we are asking for any further donations to be Diapers Paper towels Toilet Paper Disinfectant wipes We can accept...
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Touch a Truck – 9/15/18 – Williamson Co. Parks & Rec
Come see Cumberland Idealease at Touch-A-Truck Saturday, September 15 10:00 am - 2:00 pm FREE Thompson's Station Church 2608 Thompson's Station Rd East, Thompson's Station, TN Come enjoy: Construction equipment, emergency vehicles, a party bus, food trucks, craft...
Touch a Truck – 9/11/18 – Chick-fil-A Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro
Touch-A-Truck SUCESS Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro Tuesday, September 11 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm We are building relationships between children and community servants like firefighters, armed forces, emergency workers, and labor workers. September 11 is a great day to honor...
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 Grants Petition To Mount GPS Device On Inside Windshield
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition for an exemption for all motor carriers to allow a Global Positioning System (GPS) device to be mounted on the interior of the windshield of a CMV within the areas allowed for “vehicle safety...
FMCSA Plans Public Meeting On SMS Corrective Action Plan
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration scheduled a public meeting to receive input on the agency’s Corrective Action Plan submitted in response to a report by the National Academy of Sciences on improvements needed in the FMCSA’s Safety measurement system....
Touch a Truck – 9/11/18 – Chick-fil-A Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro
Touch-A-Truck Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro Tuesday, September 11 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm We are building relationships between children and community servants like firefighters, armed forces, emergency workers, and labor workers. September 11 is a great day to honor those who...
September 9th-15th is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. These 3.1 million professional men and women not only...
FMCSA to Consider HOS Revisions
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking the public's input on four specific areas of the current hours-of-service regulations. The request, is in response to Congressional, industry, and citizen concerns that certain hours-of-service...