CUMBERLAND NEWS
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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...
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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...
Featured Used Truck – 2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Swing by Cumberland International to test drive our featured used trucks.DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS Truck Type Non-Sleeper Engine Make Detroit Engine Model DD13 Engine HP 450 Suspension Type Air Ride Rear End Ratio 3.36 Wheelbase 228 GVWR 80,000 Trans Speed 10 SPD...
Your 2019 Checklist for Good Health
Your 2019 Checklist for Good Health The start of a new year is a great time to set healthy goals. But maintaining a healthier lifestyle goes beyond eating well and sticking with an exercise schedule. It also includes planning ahead for the year's medical needs. Plan...
Cumberland Wins Prestigious Presidential Award
CUMBERLAND INTERNATIONAL TRUCK EARNS PRESTIGIOUS PRESIDENTIAL AWARD Award honors top performing International® Truck dealerships in the United States and Canada NASHVILLE, TN – 12/21/18 – Cumberland International Trucks, a local International Truck commercial...
Buses with Latest Safety Technology Delivered to Sumner County Schools
Sumner County Schools received 11 new school buses this week from Cumberland IC Bus with the Bendix Electronic Stability Control and Collision Mitigation System, the latest safety technology available on the market. Please join us on Friday, January 11 at 9:00 am at...
New Truck Build Slots Still Available for 2019
We've got a small number of build slots left for 2019! Which you aren't hearing very much right now, so give us a call today to get the ball rolling on your new truck build. Erick Creasey - Municipal - 615-767-8681 Joshua Mullican - Truck Sales - 615-580-0486 ...
COMING SOON! STOCK HV607 DUMP TRUCKS
COMING TO A LOT NEAR YOU. 10 ft 350HP 1000 lbs Cummins L9 Engine Allison Automatic Transmission Erick Creasey - Municipal - 615-767-8681 Joshua Mullican - Truck Sales - 615-580-0486 [6,7 _i="0" _address="1.0.1.0.0" /]["number_formats" _i="1"...
IC Bus First to Market with Standard Electronic Stability Control and Collision Mitigation Systems
IC Bus, the leading school bus manufacturer and subsidiary of Navistar, has made electronic stability control (ESC) and collision mitigation technology standard on its CE Series and RE Series school buses with air brakes, making IC Bus the first original equipment...
Happy HAULiday from the Cumberland Family
From everyone at Cumberland, to your family and friends, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.For those of you traveling in the next couple weeks, travel safely! And if you weren't certain, someone at TDOT likes the movie Christmas Vacation!...
Transportation Services Index Shows Freight at an All-Time High in August 2018
From the Transportation Fact of the Week out of the US Department of Energy In August of 2018, the freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) grew to 135.3 which is 105% higher than when the index began in January 1990. The TSI was created by the U.S. Department of...
Pedestrian Deaths Are At a 28 Year High
In 2017 there were 5,984 pedestrians killed. The last time we saw 6,000 pedestrians killed in one year was 1990 and ever since it has been on the decline until 2016. Don't be a “digital deadwalker”. A 2015 study by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) finds...
Tips to Walk Safely in Crowds During This Busy Holiday Season
Holiday Season Tips to help pedestrians stay injury free, when walking indoors and outdoors, especially during this busy holiday season: If you must use headphones or other electronic devices, maintain a volume where you can still hear the sounds of traffic and your...
Can We Talk and Walk At the Same Time?
One of the challenges in combatting distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48% of respondents say “they just don’t think about it,” 28% feel “they can walk and do other things,”...
FMCSA Seeks Approval for Study on Truck Maintenance and Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget seeking approval to conduct a study on truck and bus maintenance requirements and their impact on safety. 83 Fed. Reg. 60946...
FMCSA Comments on Exemption for Camera Mounting
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice requesting public comment on an application for exemption from SmartDrive Systems, Inc. to allow an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems camera to be mounted lower in the windshield than is currently...
Holiday Driving Tips
Holiday events and celebrations can be exciting times for family and friends to get together. But, get-togethers with family and friends can turn into tragedies when people are killed or injured in traffic crashes. As the holiday season is approaching, motorists need...
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...