IDEALEASE NEWS
Get Out the Sunglasses: July is UV Safety Awareness Month
During the summer there is usually a lot of emphasis on protecting skin from UV rays. But you shouldn’t forget about protecting the eyes—the most exposure to bright sunlight increases the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and growths on the eye...
FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers
Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view, and motor skills. While protecting your eyes from UV is important, let’s not forget about how well you need to be able to see overall. Visual...
FMCSA Withdraws Proposed Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) Enhancements
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it is not moving forward with its proposed changes to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) and has removed a preview of the changes from the SMS website. The proposed FMCSA enhancements to the SMS...
FMCSA Notice on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
There are more than 58,000 certified medical examiners on the National Registry that currently perform medical exams on commercial truck and bus drivers. These certified medical examiners conduct physical qualification examinations and issues Medical Examiner's...
CVSA to hold “Operation Safe Driver” This Week!
This week, enforcement personnel will focus on the unsafe driving behaviors of both commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers as a part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will use the enforcement campaign, slated for July...
Do You Realize This NON-CDL Truck Could Require the Driver to Have CDL With Tank Endorsement to Drive?
FMCSA definition for “Tank Vehicle” for Tank Endorsement for CDL Tank vehicle means any commercial motor vehicle that is designed to transport any liquid or gaseous materials within a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an...
What Are the Disqualifications That Would Prevent a Driver From Receiving Clearance in the Security Threat Assessment Process for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement?
Conviction of any of the following crimes will disqualify a driver from being eligible for a hazmat endorsement: Terrorism Assault with intent to murder MurderImage result for disqualification Espionage Sedition Kidnapping or hostage-taking Treason Rape or aggravated...
CVSA Brake Safety Week Sept 16-22
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. The weeklong inspection blitz will take place from September 16 to September 22, and the special focus will be on brake components. According to a press release by the...
Cookout in Murfreesboro – Wednesday, 6/18/18
Join us at Cumberland International Trucks in Murfreesboro, TN on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 11:30 am for a Cookout! 295 Butler Drive, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37127 The Mean Green Ice Cream Machine will be there with ice cream.
4th of July Drunk Driving Prevention Campaign
We love to celebrate the 4th of July with family, friends, food, and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation's roads. The fact is, this iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility For the 4th of July Holiday?
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 to Hold Operation Safe Driver Week in July
In mid-July, enforcement personnel will focus on the unsafe driving behaviors of both commercial and passenger-vehicle drivers as a part of Operation Safe Driver Week. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will use the enforcement campaign, slated for July...
FMCSA Reports ELD’s Are Decreasing Hours of Service Violations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has said the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation is working well, as it posted a New Infographic on its website to be updated monthly. FMCSA describes the infographic as a “snapshot of the impact...
FMCSA Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Support Information
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated their website to provide a centralized location for its ELD Support email inboxes. The update includes the centralization of the following email inboxes: Click Here for general information regarding...
FMCSA Officially Delays Implementation of Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Rule
The implementation date for the Medical Examiner's Certification Integration final rule has been officially delayed for three years, according to a recent Interim Final Rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The compliance date,...
Cumberland Closed Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Valued Customers, please be advised Cumberland will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 to celebrate Independence Day. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday, and a huge thank-you to all who serve!
Driver Shortage is the #1 Concern of Fleets Today!
Recently, I was in a meeting with safety directors of fleets that are members of the National Private Truck Council. As we went around the room discussing the number one issue facing their companies today, it was unanimous that the driver shortage was their main...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have Today?
The following are some tips for consideration to retain the good drivers you have: Review for your company policies and procedures for honesty with your drivers. Make sure the policies are forthright and achievable by your drivers. The number one reason a driver...
Help Your Fleet Drivers Avoid Rear-end Collisions
Most drivers would admit that when in a hurry they sometimes follow the vehicle in front of them too closely, but that’s not a good idea. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, rear-end crashes are the most frequently occurring type of...
A Good Rule of Thumb to Gauge Following Distance
Your fleet drivers can help to avoid rear-end crashes by slowing down and dropping back from the vehicle in front, or by passing that vehicle if they can do so safely. They need to know that tailgating is not an option. A common tool used to determine proper following...