CUMBERLAND NEWS
Here’s a compilation of all Cumberland News stories. You can see specific topics like Community Engagement or Idealease Safety articles, too. Or you can catch up on latest C10 demo runs.
CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Stats from 2020
The CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has been around for a little over a year. The number of portal accounts, requested queries, and data submissions continue to increase. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided Clearinghouse statistics as...
Roadcheck 2021 to Emphasize HOS and Vehicle Lights
Each year during International Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), through its member jurisdictions, captures and reports data on specific areas of motor carrier compliance. This year's event will focus on two areas, hours-of-service (HOS)...
Bringing Up the Rear, Safely
A Decent Proposal The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed to include the rear impact guard, or underride guard, to the list of items that are required to be checked out during every commercial vehicle’s annual inspection. The request for...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Florida Locations February 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!One drive axle brake shoe replacement $350 InstalledFront & rear brake pad replacement $560 Installed$189.99$300 InstalledCummins ISB Valve Adjustment with New...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Tennessee Locations February 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!One drive axle brake shoe replacement $350 InstalledFront & rear brake pad replacement $560 Installed$189.99$300 InstalledCummins ISB Valve Adjustment with New...
International Roadcheck 2020 Results
On September 9-11, 2020, federal and state motor carrier inspectors conducted more than 50,000 North American Standard Level I, II, III and V inspections during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) three-day International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle...
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH: ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE?
The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health. Cardiovascular disease...
How Often is a Motor Carrier Required to Review the Motor Vehicle Record of a Driver that Operates a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations requires a motor carrier qualifying a new driver to obtain and review the motor vehicle record of the driver within 30 days of the date of hire CFR 391.23. As a Better Business Practice it is recommended that the Motor...
Expectations of Changes for the Trucking Industry in 2021
Now that Joe Biden has been sworn in as U.S. President, motor carriers are wondering what his administration will mean for the trucking industry. Executive Actions While Democratic administrations tend to favor new safety initiatives, much of an administration’s...
C10 – Third Demo Run Stats
We had an awesome third run with the C10! Round 3 is in the books. Over the holidays, the C10 made a few trips across the Eastern United States. Even though weather and terrain weren’t optimal for setting new MPG records, the last 14,441 miles were still very...
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle A common question I receive from customers is “What size do the letters and numbers need to be on the placard or marking on the side of my commercial vehicle?” Ironically, there is NO size designation by measurement....
Protecting the Truck During Cold Weather
Below are some tips for protecting your truck during the cold winter months! Diesel supplement should be added to the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. If you truck is equipped with an engine block heater it should be plugged in...
PREVENTING A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT
A single-vehicle accident is any driving mishap where only one vehicle is involved. This can include veering off the road and hitting a tree, a rollover crash, or damage caused by animals or debris on the road. Bad weather, poor visibility and distracted...
FMCSA Proposes To Add Rear Impact Guards To Annual Inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a proposed rule to include rear impact guards on the list of items that must be examined as part of the required annual inspection for each commercial motor vehicle. 85 Fed. Reg. 85571 (December 29, 2020)....
TSA Will Not Continue Authority To Extend HME Validity For CDL Drivers
The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that after December 31, 2020, the agency will not continue authorization of State Driver Licensing Agencies to extend the validity of Hazardous Materials Endorsements that have expired. The exemption was from...
Time To Finalize Your Accident Documentation For 2020
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 as defined in 49 CFR 390.51. Even if no accidents were incurred by the motor...
PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS
Cold Weather Precautions To Prevent Hypothermia and Frostbite Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal. Early and mild symptoms include shivering, slurred speech, mental slowness or lethargy, muscular stiffness, and clumsiness. Symptoms of...
Cumberland Part of Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program
Cumberland Florida is proud to be a part of the Florida Sheriff’s Association Cooperative Purchasing Program. Below you will find an overview of the program and you can visit their website here for additional information. If you have any questions, please reach out...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Tennessee Locations January 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Tennessee locations!FLT109493$75.00 each + $50 installedLTAD5225 $169.95 REPLACES AD9 TYPE4 battery replacement for $489.00 out the door with tax. This includes 925 fleet rite battery’s...
International Truck Parts and Service Specials – Florida Locations January 2021
Check out this months Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for our Florida locations!FLT109493$75.00 each + $50 installedLTAD5225 $169.95 REPLACES AD9 TYPE4 battery replacement for $489.00 out the door with tax. This includes 925 fleet rite battery’s...
HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF EXTENDS AND EXPANDS
Help Is on the Way The first vaccines are starting to roll out, and the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a national emergency declaration giving hours of service (HOS) relief to commercial vehicle operators transporting vaccines and...
Cumberland New Years Day Hours 2021
Happy New Year to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Travel safe and we can't wait to see you in the new year! HOLIDAY HOURS : Please note that we will be CLOSED January 1, 2021. Please...
C10 3rd Edition – Second Demo Run Stats
We had a great second run with the 3rd Edition of the C10! First, we took the C10 running North and South hauling the US Mail. This most recent trip went out west several times hauling automotive parts to supply one of middle Tennessee's auto plants. Venture to...
Cumberland Idealease Partners with GraceWorks in their annual Manger Program
Cumberland Idealease is proud to continue partnership with GraceWorks in Franklin, TN. Earlier this year Cumberland Idealease formed a partnership with GraceWorks Ministries in Franklin, TN. This past week Cumberland had the opportunity to partner with them for their...
Cumberland Holiday Hours 2020
Happy Holidays to all our Customers, Vendors and Employees! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your family and friends. Travel safe and we can't wait to see you after the holiday! HOLIDAY HOURS : Please note that we will be CLOSED* on December 24th...
Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays
Now is a good time to remind your drivers of the consequences of drinking during the holiday season and what effect their actions can have on their CDL or operator's license and ultimately their employment with your company. Advise your drivers to use caution when...
FQA’S
What documentation is required to be kept in the vehicle of units I have from Idealease showing that the vehicle is a lease or rented vehicle? Answer: If the vehicle is subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA) regulations (greater than 10,000 lbs MGVWR)...
First Year of DOT Clearinghouse Annual Query Deadline is Approaching Soon!
The first annual DOT Clearinghouse deadline is only a few weeks away, with annual queries for all DOT-regulated CDL drivers due by January 5, 2021. If you have not yet run a query on each CDL driver you employ, (including yourself if you are an owner operator) you...
ARE YOUR DRIVERS OPERATING THEIR LIFTGATE SAFELY?
When we are training our drivers regarding safety, one area that is often overlooked is the safe operation of the liftgate. Like any other piece of powered, automated equipment, drivers must learn to safely operate liftgates. There are numerous types of liftgates, and...
International Raises The Bar On Connectivity With Intelligent Fleet Care
International® Truck, the commercial truck brand of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), has launched Intelligent Fleet Care, the industry's most comprehensive standard suite of connected vehicle solutions, which will be standard for its new on-highway...