CUMBERLAND NEWS
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Canada’s ELD Mandate Effective June 12 with Educational Enforcement
Canada's electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, slated to be effective on June 12, is experiencing a slight detour. The mandate will still be effective on that date, but enforcement will be delayed. On May 5, 2021, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport...
Record Retention
So how long do I have to keep records and documents that are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Answer: It depends on which documents we are talking about. The record retention requirements vary greatly. I have summarized the retention...
Be On the Defense!
With the vaccines now in full swing, we are seeing the benefits and states and provinces are “opening” and lifting restrictions that have been in place with COVID-19. We already have evidence that the driving habits of the general population tend to result in...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Florida Locations May 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!$120/eachROI3542611c$8FLTANTB3INT$49.99$129.9910305UPBlower Motor installed for $75 when you purchase motor from Cumberland *offer valid on most models*Orlando Parts...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Tennessee Locations May 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!$120/eachROI3542611c$8FLTANTB3INT$49.99$129.9910305UPBlower Motor installed for $75 when you purchase motor from Cumberland *offer valid on most models*Nashville...
C10 – Fourth Demo Run Stats
The C10's 4th Run is One for the Record Books - But maybe not for the reasons you'd guess... I’m certain some of you think the C10 is smoke and mirrors. You think, “It’s not realistic!”, or “It won’t work in my application.” Well, this is a trip report you have to...
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorist awareness is an important component of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's comprehensive motorcycle safety program. Over two-thirds of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle....
National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization May 17 – June 6, 2021
. Seat belts have been proven to be one of the best ways to save your life in a crash. Yet many still do not buckle up. Worse still, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that will pass on to impressionable youth who, in turn, will think it is safe to not buckle up....
Proposal Seeks a 4-Year Delay to the Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration Final Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes to again extend the compliance date for several provisions of its Medical Examiner's Certification Integration final rule. The compliance date for these provisions was postponed previously from June 22,...
CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week Set for July 11-17 with Focus on Speeding
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has scheduled Operation Safe Driver Week for July 11-17 with an emphasis on speeding. During Operation Safe Driver Week, law enforcement personnel will be on the lookout for commercial motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle...
NTSB Adopts List of Most Wanted Safety Improvements for 2021-22
The National Transportation Safety Board has updated its Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements for 2021-22. The list serves as the agency’s primary advocacy tool to help save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce property damage resulting from...
[Video] Up Close and Personal with the C10
Stay tuned - we have some updates coming your way later this month, but for now enjoy this awesome video featuring our C10! What’s the C10? What's the RACEto10MPG? 615-598-2120 Headquarters 333 Plus Park BlvdNashville, TN 37217 (615) 256-4633Jacksonville, FL 1881...
How are You Retaining Strong Fleet Drivers?
In January, the Heavy-Duty Trucking Magazine released its 2021 Economic Outlook with four items that they see will have an impact in 2021 for the trucking industry. The first one on their list is that in 2021 there will be fewer drivers available: Fewer drivers, more...
Senators Reintroduce DRIVE Safe Act
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and a bipartisan group of seven other Senators have reintroduced the “Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy Act” or “DRIVE Safe Act,” in the Senate. The bill would allow 18-20 year-olds to drive commercial motor vehicles...
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Driver Tip Sheet
CVSA published this tip sheet for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year’s Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers. Question of the WeekMy driver has gone through a roadside inspection, how long do I have to keep this documentation on...
Prepare Now for International Roadcheck May 4-6
International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Tennessee Locations April 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!$49.99$12.71/eachSpeical $50.00 - If clutch is replaced in shop, will resurface flywheel for free.$3.11/each$350 InstalledStarting at $15.50/eachNashville parts...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Florida Locations April 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!Price $120.00 3-Price: $108.00 FLTFQPrice: $2.10 Case Price: $1.95Price: $6.50 Pallet Price: $5.80 FLTRELC5050GPrice: $75.00 FLTBT31HDPrice: $2.66/each 10 @ Price:...
FMCSA Releases More Entry-Level Driver Training Information
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released new information related to the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements, set to go into effect in less than a year. With the opening of the ELDT Training Provider Registry (TPR) slated for...
Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
The South has been inundated in the past month with unprecedented storms that have brought tornados, high winds, and torrential rains. Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, Turn Around, Don't Drown. You will not know the depth of the...
Does Your Driver Know the Difference Between a “Defect” and a “Safety Sensitive” Defect?
The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) is part of a driver’s daily responsibility to protect themselves, the motoring public, and the equipment they operate. But does your driver know the difference between a “defect” and a “safety sensitive” defect? Drivers and...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And that according to research, drivers talking on cell phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content. April is Distracted...
Document the Use of COVID-19 Med Card and Licensing Waivers
The COVID-19 pandemic led to several enforcement notices that extended expired medical cards and driver's licenses. The limited availability of vital services needed by motor carriers and their drivers led to the waivers released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Labor Department Proposes Withdrawal of Independent Contractor Rule
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor is proposing to withdraw a Trump Administration final rule on Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which was published on January 7, 2021 and the effective date of which is...
2020 Vehicle Miles Down, Fatality Accident Frequency Up
With Miles Driven Remarkably Down in 2020 Vehicle Fatality Deaths Have Increased Total miles traveled by motor vehicles in 2020 were down 15% compared to 2019. However, a new report found a surprising and alarming statistic: Traffic deaths rose last year by 8% over...
International® Truck Adds Enhanced Driver Safety Capabilites
International® Truck, the commercial truck brand of Navistar International Corporation, now offers enhanced features of the Bendix® Wingman® Fusion™ collision mitigation system on the International® LT® Series, RH™ Series, MV™ Series, HV™ Series and HX™ Series. “Our...
Navistar Collaborates with General Motors And OneH2 To Launch Hydrogen Truck Ecosystem
In collaboration with General Motors and OneH2, Navistar, Inc., a subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), is introducing a complete solution for customer implementation of a zero-emission long-haul system, which will be initially piloted by J.B....
International Roadcheck Set for May 4-6 with Emphasis on Lighting and Hours of Service
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on...
Navistar Stockholders Approve Acquisition by TRATON
Navistar International Corporation ("Navistar") (NYSE: NAV), a leading U.S. truck maker, announced that, at its annual meeting of stockholders held today, stockholders approved TRATON's proposal to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Navistar at a price of...
Canada to Start ELD Educational Enforcement on June 12
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6 as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections on...