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Truck Leasing Services are available in Jacksonville, FL!

Truck Leasing Services are Available in Jacksonville, FL! We’re excited to announce the return of Truck Leasing Services to our Jacksonville, Florida branch! After a brief hiatus, we’ve reestablished this vital offering to better serve businesses in the Jacksonville...

Cumberland Employee Awarded International Service Advisor of Excellence – September 2024

Cumberland Service Advisor, Nathan Green wins International Service Advisor of Excellence Award! Nathan came to Cumberland International Trucks from the car world with no truck experience. He has jumped in eagerly, learning all he can and assisting the other service...

Thanking America’s Truckers from Coast to Coast

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 15-21, 2024 Americans and Canadians have taken extraordinary steps to show their appreciation for the important work that professional truck drivers have done. From children handing out lunches to "I Heart Truck"...

Cumberland Employee Awarded International Technician of Influence (Veteran Division) – August 2024

Cumberland Veteran Technician, Jared Dumond wins Technician of Influence Award! Jared works at our Nashville Idealease shop and this is what his coworker has to say about what kind of teammate he is: Jared has almost 10 years with Cumberland Idealease, committed to...

Labor Day Driving Tips

Labor Day Driving Tips from America's Road Team The first step towards a safe trip begins in the driveway. Plan Ahead and Expect Delays: With increased traffic, allow extra time for your trip. Use navigation apps to stay informed about real-time traffic conditions and...
The Winter Weather Has Arrived!  Are You Prepared?

The Winter Weather Has Arrived! Are You Prepared?

This week the Midwest is getting its first dose of measurable snow and below-freezing temperatures. The front will bring cold temperatures as far south as Georgia. So, it is an excellent time to review with your drivers how to take care of their fuel during these times.

Are You Sharing Your Driver With Another Company?

Are You Sharing Your Driver With Another Company?

Multiple-employer driver means a driver who, in any period of 7 consecutive days, is employed or used as a driver by more than one motor carrier. This definition applies to a driver who regularly works part-time for two or more employers.

[Recap] New Nashville Branch Open!

[Recap] New Nashville Branch Open!

Cumberland International Trucks has opened its newest branch in Nashville, holding an Open House for over 100 guests on November 15, 2022. This new dealership is the largest International brand, indoor, climate-controlled dealership location in the United States....

Toys for Tots – Florida Region Toy Drive!

Toys for Tots – Florida Region Toy Drive!

Cumberland International is a proud supporter of Toys for Tots Florida. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy at any of our 6 Florida locations until December 6th. All donations will stay local and go to children in your communities. Let's make a difference this...

Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive – Tennessee Region

Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive – Tennessee Region

HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. ...

Do I Need a CDL License To Operate That Truck?

Do I Need a CDL License To Operate That Truck?

Answer: The regulations that address this question are found in FMCSA CFR 383.3 §383.3 Applicability. (a) The rules in this part apply to every person who operates a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce, to all employers of...

Labor Department Proposes New Test for Employee Designation

Labor Department Proposes New Test for Employee Designation

The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has issued a proposed rule to redefine who is an employee as opposed to an independent contractor.  The proposed rule would apply to those legal areas where DOL has jurisdiction, such as minimum wage and overtime...

Tis’ Deer Season. “Oh Deer!”

Tis’ Deer Season. “Oh Deer!”

It is Deer season, and now is the time to remind drivers of the dangers of animals on the roadway. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 1.5 million deer-related accidents occur annually. Deer are struck in three out of four accidents involving...

PREPARING FOR THE COLD WEATHER AHEAD!

PREPARING FOR THE COLD WEATHER AHEAD!

The first day of Fall was earlier this month, and now is the time to start preparing your operation for the cold weather ahead.  Your drivers should know what is required to keep their trucks running in winter. Fuel Additive Use during Cold Weather Conditions Fuel...

Applications Requested for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program

Applications Requested for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program

The application process remains open for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program (SDAP).  This is a three-year pilot program to assess whether 18-, 19- and 20-year-old drivers can safely operate commercial motor vehicles in...

Do I need a USDOT Number?

Do I need a USDOT Number?

This question comes up frequently from our customers and thought that this week we will address this.  This question usually is raised when we have a customer that is an INTRAstate carrier not subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...

Idealease Safety Seminars

Idealease Safety Seminars

Idealease Will Present a Limited Number of Safety Seminars this Fall Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will again be hosting a limited number of safety seminars in the fall of 2022.  The one-day seminar this year will focus on new safety...

Brake Safety Week is Aug 21 – 27th

Brake Safety Week is Aug 21 – 27th

CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Aug 21-27, to identify and remove CMVs with critical brake violations from our...

Customer Testimonial for Capacity Lease Program

Customer Testimonial for Capacity Lease Program

"From the initial phone call, I felt Cumberland was customer service oriented.  Their staff was professional and knowledgeable.  Most of all they listened to my needs and challenges I’ve had with other providers. " One of our Capacity Lease program customers sent us a...

Driver Shortage Remains A Concern

Driver Shortage Remains A Concern

The pressure on the trucking industry to help satisfy America’s growing consumption increases every year. Between now and 2027, the amount of freight moved by trucks is expected to jump by 27 percent.

Brake Safety Week is Aug. 21-27

Brake Safety Week is Aug. 21-27

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct their usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and capture and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.

The Heat is On!

The Heat is On!

This crazy weather continues this year, and the Heat is setting record temperatures across North America.  Last week we discussed how the heat was impacting your trucks, today we will look at the impact to your drivers. What are you doing to protect your employees...

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