IDEALEASE NEWS
Freezing Air Brakes?
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc This time of year can add up to costly inconveniences and down-time. The freezing temperatures are hard on trucks and other equipment. A little bit of preventative maintenance can mean the difference in continued up-time and hours...
Time to Finalize Your Accident Documentation for 2017
From the Idealease Safety Bulletin dated 1/12/2018. All motor carriers operating CMV's over 10,000 lbs MGVWR, transporting HM in placardable quantities or transporting passengers are required to record accidents on a register by calendar year. Even if no accidents...
CSA Game Plan Coming Soon, FMCSA Official Says
From the Idealease Safety Bulletin The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will soon release its plan to overhaul the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scoring system, the agency's chief of enforcement announced on January 9. Upgrading the CSA...
Know Your Road Conditions!
Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include: Wet roadways (rain, snow, or ice) Reduced visibility...
Driver Tip
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DISTANCE Always leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you. If you hit someone from behind, you are typically considered "at fault," regardless of the situation. Additionally, large trucks require more stopping distances than other...
Giving Thanks
From the Cumberland family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends. "I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual." Henry David Thoreau
Preventing Driver Injuries in Fall and Winter
The following article originally shared via Idealease Safety Bulletin. Slip/Trip and Fall injuries are the most common type of injury for drivers. Most of them occur during the winter months. Each year, thousands of professional drivers are seriously injured due to...
Communicating with Other Drivers and Pedestrians while Driving
By appropriately using communication, you make it easier for other drivers to see you. You also make it easier for you to see other drivers. Ensuring that you can see other drivers and that they can see you will drastically reduce the chance of an accident. The...
Parking Lot Accident Exposure Increases during the Holidays!
As we are drawing near to the holiday season it is time to remind drivers of the exposures that exist in parking lots as they make deliveries and pickups. This holiday season pay special attention when operating in a parking lot and observe the following advice: The...
Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday
Sunday, November 5, 2017 is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Make sure that all of your drivers are aware that the change to daylight savings will occur. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change according to their stops...
Operation Safe Driver Week is Oct. 15-21
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced that its 2017 Operation Safe Driver Week would be held during Oct. 15-21, 2017. During this event, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in increased traffic safety enforcement and education...
Terry Minor Elected Chairman of Idealease, Inc. Board of Directors
Idealease, Inc. 430 N. Rand Road North Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 304-6000 www.idealease.com CONTACT: Lance Bertram Sr. VP; Sales, Marketing & Distribution (847) 304-3165 lancebertram@idealease.com Terry Minor Elected Chairman of Idealease, Inc. Board of Directors...
Do you have an unexpected need for more vehicles? Idealease has you covered.
Short & Long Term Truck Rentals in Nashville and Murfreesboro, TN Unexpected need for more vehicles? Idealease can help you handle a short-term peak in your business, or rent replacement vehicles when your trucks are in the shop. We provide truck rental programs...
Inclement Weather Policy and Phone Number
Inclement Weather Line: 615-829-7997. As the weather station is calling for flurries in Nashville, it's time to remind everyone of Cumberland's Inclement Weather Policy. Cumberland's number one priority is the safety of our customers, employees and vendors. It is...
Idealease Move
This fall our Idealease moved locations and joined Cumberland International Truck dealership at 1901 Lebanon Pike in Nashville. Idealease completed the move from Elm Hill Pike to the dealership on Lebanon Pike. The Idealease crew came together, like always, and...
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Terry Minor Elected Vice Chairman of Idealease Board of Directors [Press Release]
[ezcol_1half]Idealease, Inc. 430 N. Rand Road North Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 304-6000 www.idealease.com[/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end]CONTACT: Lance Bertram Sr. VP; Sales, Marketing & Distribution (847) 304-3165 lancebertram@idealease.com[/ezcol_1half_end]...