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 our latest specials.
IC Bus Teams up with American School Bus Council on New Resources to Keep School Buses Safe
IC Bus has worked hand-in-hand with the American School Bus Council (ASBC), which is made up of IC Bus, Blue Bird and Thomas, to build helpful materials detailing the safety measures being taken during the pandemic amid growing safety concerns. New resources for...
Is Your Fleet Prepared for the Changes to the FMCSA INTERstate Hours of Service Regulations Next Month?
On Sept 29, 2020, the following four changes to the FMCSA hour of service regulations will go into effect as published in the June 1, 2020 Federal Register. There will be four significant changes to the regulations. As a motor carrier you will want to be prepared for...
CVSA Sets Dates for Rescheduled Roadcheck – September 9th – 11th, 2020
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) rescheduled its International Roadcheck for September 9th - 11th, 2020. The annual event was postponed in March until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally slated for early May. The three-day...
Brake Safety Week Aug 23rd through the 29th
Brake Safety Week, slated for late August, will proceed as scheduled, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA's annual event will take place August 23rd through 29th as a part of law enforcement's efforts to reduce brake-related crashes and...
The C10 is Here!
Here's a sneak peek of the newest version of our C10. In the coming weeks this truck will hit the road. The latest version of our production ready super truck! The Cumberland C10. As always, you can expect Fuel Economy updates and great pics from across the...
Idealease Safety & Compliance Webinar Series Registration Open
The Annual Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar is GOING VIRTUAL! Thanks for your interest in attending one of our Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminars co-sponsored by the National Private Truck Council. In order to protect our customers', employees' and...
Cumberland Now Has 6 Locations in Central and Northeast Florida
Click here for Spanish Version Cumberland International Trucks of Tennessee Acquires Maudlin International of Florida! August 4, 2020 Cumberland International Trucks, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee is pleased to announce that we have officially acquired Maudlin...
Navistar and GEOTAB Team Up to Help Simplify Fleet Management Solutions
Lisle, Ill. (August 5, 2020) – Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a producer of International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, announces a strategic partnership with Geotab, a global...
Navistar Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
LISLE, Ill., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced a series of executive appointments under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Persio Lisboa, effective immediately. Friedrich Baumann has...
Human Trafficking Awareness Week (PARTICIPATE)
You can sell drugs once. You can sell a human being repeatedly. Human Trafficking is a global issue, but some are surprised to find out it happens right here in Tennessee. Here’s a current active case map of human trafficking cases in our state from End...
Human Trafficking: Resources
HUMAN TRAFFICKING / RESOURCES AND FACTSResources: End Slavery Tennessee Current Case Map: https://estn.crowdmap.com/ Human Trafficking in Tennessee:https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/SP796.pdf It Has to Stop: https://ithastostop.com/ TBI Human...
Work Zone Awareness
We are now in the middle of work zone season and you cannot drive anywhere without experiencing a work zone. As traffic volumes begin rebounding as COVID-19 lockdown orders are relaxed, renewed emphasis is being placed on highway work zone safety especially as higher...
FMCSA Announces Another Extension to its Emergency Exemption
An emergency exemption for truck and bus drivers assisting with the COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts has been extended for yet another month. The exemption was first issued on March 13, 2020, and has been revised and extended multiple times with the most recent...
Brake Safety Week to Remain on CVSA’s Calendar of Events
Brake Safety Week, slated for late August, will proceed as scheduled, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). CVSA's annual event will take place August 23rd through 29th as a part of law enforcement's efforts to reduce brake-related crashes and...
Idealease Announces a New Safety Webinar Series
Due to the cancellation of our on-site safety seminars in 2020 we will be presenting a safety webinar series starting next month to keep you informed and up to date on changing regulations as well as a review of existing regulations. The webinars will be one hour in...
FMCSA May Take Extenuating Circumstances into Account for Random Testing in 2020
An enforcement notice posted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addresses the difficulties that motor carriers may encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic as they manage their DOT random testing programs. FMCSA states that employers capable of...
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, Murder, Espionage, Sedition, Kidnapping or hostage-taking, Treason, Rape or aggravated sexual abuse, Extortion,...
This NON-CDL truck could require the driver to have a CDL with a 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...
High Alert for Drivers Over July 4th Holiday
The 4th of July holiday is a time to enjoy fireworks and show country pride but is also traditionally one of the more dangerous times on the road. With the pandemic many people have been “shelter in place” for the past three months and are now ready to celebrate with...
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
To keep families safe this Independence Day, law enforcement agencies will have increased enforcement focused on impaired driving during the 4th of July holiday period. Drinking and driving is a bad combination, the consequences are abundantly clear, yet people still...
Cargo Theft and 4th of July
[6,7 _i="0" _address="1.0.1.0.0" /][21 _i="1" _address="1.0.1.0.1" /][21 _i="2" _address="1.0.1.0.2" /][{ _i="3" _address="1.0.1.0.3" /][{ 1="Heavy" 2="Equipment%22}" _i="4" _address="1.0.1.0.4" /][6 _i="5" _address="1.0.1.0.5" /][7 _i="6" _address="1.0.1.0.6" /][6,7...
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...
Navistar Appoints Persio V. Lisboa President And Chief Executive Officer
LISLE, Ill., June 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) today announced that its board of directors has appointed Persio V. Lisboa president and chief executive officer. Troy A. Clarke, who has held the roles of Navistar president,...
Navistar Virtually Breaks Ground On San Antonio Manufacturing Facility, Slated To Begin Vehicle Production Early 2022
SAN ANTONIO, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a leading maker of International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary diesel engines and IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, today joins the City of San Antonio, Bexar...
2015 to 2019 International 4300 Durastars & new MVs available! – Featured Used Truck
Swing by Cumberland International to test drive our featured trucks.We have 2015 to 2019 International 4300 Durastars and the new MVs available! Straight from our Idealease truck leasing and rental team. Serviced and maintained by us! So you know they've been taken...
Idealease Cancels 2020 Safety Seminars
As we see the COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve with impact to our locations and customers we evaluated the practicality of holding the 2020 Idealease Safety seminars with the protection of our employees and you our seminar attendees during these challenging times....
It’s Hurricane Season – Preparation is Critical
Hurricane Season is Here! June 1st was the official start date of the 2020 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything from prior storms, preparation is critical. Now is the time to re-evaluate emergency plans and update as needed....
FMCSA Extends the Limits of the Emergency Declaration
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended its Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has limited the scope of transportation subject to its terms. The declaration exempts motor carriers and drivers from Parts 390 through...
FMCSA Gives Drivers More Time to Renew Medical Cards and Licenses
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended two Covid-19 enforcement notices relating to medical certifications and driver’s licenses. The enforcement notices, due to expire on June 30, 2020, have been extended through September 30, 2020. Medical...
FMCSA Issues 90-Day Waiver for Pre-Employment Drug Testing
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a waiver to allow employers to forgo administration of a pre-employment drug test if the driver has participated in a controlled substances testing program that meets the...