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.
FMCSA Grants Exemption for Cameras Instead of Mirrors
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted an exemption to Stoneridge, Inc. to allow motor carriers to operate commercial motor vehicles with the company’s MirrorEye Camera Monitor System (CMS) installed as an alternative to the two rear-vision...
Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports
It’s a relatively simple document that causes a lot of confusion in the motor carrier world: The driver vehicle inspection report — also known as the DVIR. The DVIR is very important for our Idealease service managers as this is the communication between your driver...
FMCSA Offers Resource for Upcoming CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
An online resource for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry stakeholders has been established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in advance of next year's CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse implementation. Commercial driver's license (CDL)...
National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8-12, 2019
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones and construction sites. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. For more...
Turn Around Don’t Drown
Various parts of the southeast and mid-west are having issues with flooding in the first quarter of 2019. It is estimated that Nebraska will incur $1.4 billion dollars of damage due to the flooding. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts said that roads, levies and other...
Navistar Announces New Initiatives to Further Drive Customer Uptime
New Initiatives Will Speed Parts Delivery, Enable Cellular Calibration of New Class 8 Trucks LISLE, Ill. (March 18, 2019) – Demonstrating its relentless commitment to maximize customer Uptime, Navistar announced new initiatives that will enhance customers’ ability to...
Cumberland Awarded Pursuit of Excellence by IC Bus
At the Dealer Meeting, IC Bus also named the six winners of its annual Pursuit of Excellence award, three winners of its Diamond Premier award and winner of the Diamond Dealer award. In partnership with dealers throughout the United States and Canada, these industry...
Navistar Ups the Game on UPTIME by Forming Service Partnership with Love’s Travel Stops
Boosts International® Service Network to More Than 1,000 Locations in North America Partnership with Love's Travel Stops boosts International® service network to more than 1,000 locations in North America LISLE, Ill., March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar, Inc., has...
Cumberland Awarded 2018 International Dealer of the Year – DOTY Two Years in a Row!
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK HONORS TERRY MINORTHE 2018 NORTH AMERICAN DEALER OF THE YEAR Cumberland International Trucks Recognized for Second Consecutive Year LISLE, Ill. (February 28, 2019) – For the second year in a row, International Truck recognized Terry Minor, chief...
Cumberland C10 Featured in Transport Topics
Cumberland's C10, Patrick Mendenhall and TruckWings were featured in Transport Topics. Meanwhile, as fuel prices rise, Cumberland International Trucks is demonstrating that a properly spec’ed truck already can come close to 10 miles per gallon. Its latest spec option...
Shamrockin’ Savings! International Truck Parts Specials – March 2019
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March is Nutrition Month – Decoding Nutrition Labels
Nutrition labels were designed to make it easier for you to select healthy foods, but the fine print can sometimes cause confusion. Next time you’re in the grocery store aisle, keep these tips in mind: Serving size Typically listed first on a label, serving size tells...
TruckWingsTM Active-Aerodynamics Available on the 2019 Cumberland International C10, the Most Fuel Efficient Class 8 Truck Available in North America
REDWOOD CITY, CA (February 22, 2019) – TruckWingsTM speed-sensitive aero panels, that eliminate the tractor-trailer turning gap, have been added as an optional spec for the 2019 model year of the Cumberland International C10. Based upon a custom configured...
Donate Now – Fuel Bag Program
The holiday season is synonymous with giving. We're hoping to "show some love" outside of of the traditional time of year. We hope you'll take a look in your pantry and participate. Food Collection for the Joelton Hope Center “Fuel Bag” Program This program provides...
Fire & App Mobile Service
Our Fire & App team can come to you for testing and repairs.
Sustainability
From the Desk of Terry Minor, CEO It’s one thing to be able to rise to #1 in the ranks, which you guys have done. In 2018, we all witnessed the recognitions, walk around winners, dealership of the year, sustainable energy award, plus others from every discipline in...
Registration Open – 2019 Safety & Compliance Seminar
REGISTRATION IS OPEN Register for the 2019 Safety & Compliance Seminar in Nashville, Tn. Attendance, Materials and Meals for free. Satisfies required federal training. [button link="https://www.idealease.com/safety-seminar-registration" type="big" color="orange"...
Terry Minor and Cumberland International Trucks Named ATD’s 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year Finalist
At the ATD Conference last week, Terry Minor was named the 2019 ATD Dealer of the Year Finalist! Here is a write-up from the award ceremony. The need to change has been a hallmark of the way Terry Minor operates since he took over an underperforming dealership in...
Featured Used Truck – 2014 International ProStar Premium
Swing by Cumberland International to test drive our featured used trucks. YEAR: 2014 MAKE: International MODEL: ProStar Premium PRICE: $35,900 Super clean inside and out, very well taken care of tandem axle daycab. Fully serviced Diamond renewed with cleaned DPF,...
Featured Used Truck – 1990 International 4700
Swing by Cumberland International to test drive our featured used trucks. YEAR: 1990 MAKE: International MODEL: 4700 ENGINE: International DT466 UNIT: #117230 PRICE: $12,900 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Truck Type: Flatbed Dump Engine Make: International Engine Model:...
Protecting Your Drivers (or Yourself) from Extreme Cold
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...
Protecting Your Diesel Truck from Cold Weather
1. Diesel supplement should be added to the ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel when temperatures drop below 32 degrees. 2. If you truck is equipped with an engine block heater it should be plugged in when the temperature is below 32 degrees. Trucks that are not utilized...
Safely Getting In or Out of a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Now is a good time to remind drivers to follow the 3 Point rule while getting in and out of their trucks. During the winter months footing conditions are compromised and the chance of slipping or falling is increased. The 3 Point rule is simply that you keep three out...
Delaying CDL Skills Testing Impacts U.S. Economy by $1.5 Billion
Delays in skills testing for new commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers negatively impacts the U.S. economy by $1.5 billion annually, according to new research from the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA). The study, "Economic Impact of Wait Times for...
How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle
A common question about your commercial motor vehicle is “What size does 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. Keep reading to determine how the...
16th Run MPG Stats
It's 2019 and the C10 demo truck is still going strong! You'll notice in this graph that our overall MPG is relatively consistent in the last 16 runs. Not only is it relatively consistent, but it's also at least 2 miles per gallon more efficient than most trucks on...
Idealease Team at the Nashville Rescue Mission
Monday, January 14, 2019, Cumberland Idealease went and served at the Nashville Rescue Mission for their daily men’s lunch. They had around 350 men come through for a hot lunch. They serve around 1,800 meals daily. Nashville Rescue Mission relies heavily on volunteers...
Download the CV’s Competitive Comparison Guide
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Morgan Reynolds Taking Over Rental in Murfreesboro Area
Introducing Morgan Reynolds! She joined the Cumberland Idealease team in the fall of 2018 and has recently transitioned to our Murfreesboro shop to manage rental customers in the ‘Boro, taking over Taylor Minor’s customers. Please reach her at 615-761-7616.
IC Bus: Watch Video Demos of Latest Safety Technology
IC Bus has partnered with Bendix to manufacture school buses with the latest safety technology available. What the videos below to see demonstrations of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Wingman Advanced. Both available on all newly manufactured IC...