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.
CVSA Announces Brake Safety Week is September 15-21st
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week is scheduled for Sept. 15-21, 2019. Throughout that week, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout North America. Vehicles with critical...
2019 LT Trucks In-Stock, Including C10 Edition
Swing by Cumberland to pick up a 2019 LT or 2019 LT C10, the most fuel-efficient truck on the road. Call Josh Mullican at 615-580-0486 for more information.
Josh out working with customers
Shoutout to our Idealease Service Manager, Josh who is out working with customers today. Kevin says he's great interacting with them and answering questions, and we agree!
F.I.R.S.T. Robotics: Navistar’s Support for the Engineers of Tomorrow
By Kristin Sattayatam, Director, Employee Communications and Community Relations Cheering fans with painted faces. Mascots dancing in the aisles. Teams huddling on the sidelines discussing strategy. And a heart-thumping energy in the room that screams something...
International Truck Parts Specials – June 2019
Cumberland International Parts Specials on Fleetrite king pin kits, air compressors and batteries, just in time for the summer heat. Truck not handling as well as it should be? Ride a little bumpy? Maybe it’s time to replace your trailer’s kingpin. It's summer. The...
New & Improved Fleetrite Brake Chambers
Big rigs need heavy-duty braking power, and that’s exactly what new and improved brake chambers from Fleetrite® deliver. You get heavy-duty springs. A heavy-duty diaphragm. And heavy-duty protection with external zinc treatment. Features & Benefits: New and...
Family Feud at TN Association of Pupil Transportation Conference
The TAPT Conference was held June 2-4, 2019 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Ashley Scurlock of Cumberland IC Bus ran a "game show" complete with prizes for the winners. Family Feud contestants were asked numerous questions and asked the top most popular answers. The...
Boosts International® Service Network to More Than 1,000 Locations in North America
Boosts International® Service Network to More Than 1,000 Locations in North America Navistar, Inc., has signed a service partnership agreement with Love’s Travel Stops (Love’s), which adds more than 315 Love’s Truck Tire Care and Speedco locations and more than 1,000...
Preparing for DOT Roadside Inspection Week with Idealease Team
Early in the morning on Thursday, May 30, 2019, the Cumberland Idealease team met up with one of our customers to help them prepare for next weeks DOT Roadside Inspections. Attendees reviewed the trucks as like the DOT will and pointed out items that needed attention.
Hands-Free Cellphone Use: A Dangerous Distraction
Regardless of Tennessee's new HANDS FREE LAW, operating a mobile device, hands-free or not, causes a distraction, see the important information below. There are several types of driver distraction: Visual – takes your eyes off the road. This can include looking for...
Idealease Team at Nashville Habitat for Humanity
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, the Cumberland Idealease Team gathered for several hours at the Nashville Habitat for Humanity. They spent time organizing donations and have plans to go back!
Advanced Tech, A New Standard for IC School Buses
Electronic stability control and collision mitigation help Indiana district focus on student safety The leadership at Clark-Pleasant Community Schools has a reputation for being on the cutting edge. “I like the fact that we’re part of change,” says Robert “Bob”...
“Diamond Vision”: An Innovative Perspective on the Road Ahead
By Dave Giroux, Vice President, Chief Communications Officer As chief communications officer at Navistar, Inc., it is my job to ensure that we find innovative, effective ways to communicate with customers, shareholders, employees, communities, dealers and supplier...
C10 at Aviation & Transportation Academy @ McGavock Spring Wing Fling
McGavock High School's Aviation & Transportation Academy has a picnic each year called Spring Wing Fling. Local partner organizations and companies participate by providing demonstrations and speaking with students about career opportunities and industry...
Annual DOT Inspection
The annual DOT Inspection is required of all CMV’s that have a GVWR of 10,001 lbs or more, as defined in the definition of a CMV in CFR 390.5 for interstate carriers with US DOT operating authority. For INTRAstate operators check with your state carrier enforcement...
Who is a Qualified Inspector?
The FMCSA defines an inspector in CFR 396.17 as a person who understands the inspection criteria set forth in 49 CFR Part 393 and Appendix G of this subchapter and can identify defective components. That person is knowledgeable of and has mastered the methods,...
CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding
Speeding was selected as the emphasis for this year's Operation Safe Driver week, scheduled for July 14-20 throughout North America. During the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) event, law enforcement personnel are on the lookout for commercial motor...
CVSA’s 2019 International Roadcheck Enforcement Event to Take Place June 4-6 with Special Emphasis on Steering Components and Suspension Systems
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 32nd annual International Roadcheck will take place June 4-6, 2019. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of...
What to Do When an Emergency Vehicle is Approaching
Do: Pull to the nearest edge of the roadway and come to a complete stop until all emergency vehicles have passed. Be alert to the approach of more than one emergency vehicle. Be sure to check your rearview mirror before pulling back on the travel lane. Keep the...
Move Over. It’s the Law.
The state of IL has had three state troopers killed in the last two months while they had a vehicle pulled over to the side of the road and another vehicle did not move over and struck the trooper. All 50 States have "Move Over" laws to protect law enforcement...
How to Conduct Yourself if Pulled Over by a Law Enforcement Official
The flashing lights of a police car in a rear-view mirror fill many drivers with dread. “Am I really being pulled over?” you might wonder. Although no one likes being pulled over, it’s essential to show a law enforcement officer that you’re cooperating. From the...
When You Have a Citation in Your Hand, What Are Your Options?
Guilty Plea: You could just pay it which is a guilty plea and go on down the road unless the judge demands you show up in court. Not-Guilty Plea: You could plead not guilty and get a court date, where you could return to the court and defend yourself. Ignore the...
Some May Drive While Awaiting D/A Testing Results
Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations is in place to help prevent accidents and injuries resulting from the misuse of controlled substances or alcohol by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. One of the ways this regulation pushes the enforcement of...
Driver Tip Sheet for 2019 Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) published a tip sheet for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year’s Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers.
Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections
Use the roadside inspection information, such as date, time and locations to cross reference with the drivers hours of service documentation for falsification violations.Train drivers how to successfully pass a roadside inspection and how to conduct themselves.Keep your vehicles clean and well maintained as not to be targeted for inspection.
My driver has gone through a roadside inspection; how long do I have to keep this documentation on file?
Question of the Week: My driver has gone through a roadside inspection; how long do I have to keep this documentation on file? Answer: Copies of all roadside inspections are to be kept by the motor carrier for 12 months. The driver is required to turn in the...
Different Levels of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspections
Roadside inspections are a way of life for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. They take on special emphasis during the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Administration (CVSA) International Roadcheck, set for June 4-6 this year in North America. This year’s...
Cumberland at the Technician Skills Competition
Cumberland took a new truck down to the Technician Skills Competition on April 11/12, 2019 for the engine testing station. Cummins and International teamed up on this engine station. We brought the truck with their engine and they brought the parts and testing...
Don’t Let Your Business Get CRUSHED by the NFL Draft!!
Is your business prepared for the NFL Draft? Did you know the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon is the same weekend? And (we hope) a Preds Playoff?? With hundreds of thousands of people coming to downtown Nashville later this month - please plan ahead! Your business...
C10 17th Run MPG Stats – 4% Fuel Efficiency Increase
This last demo run with the C10 increased Fuel Efficiency by 4% with the added use of TruckWings by XStream Trucking. "TruckWingsTM speed-sensitive aero panels eliminate the tractor-trailer turning gap...... As speed increases, the TruckWings panels automatically...