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.
Register Now for the Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar
Do you employ drivers or manage a fleet? Then register today to attend the Idealease Safety & Compliance Seminar Completion of this one-day class gives you the required training certification mandated by the FMCSA. (Attendance is free. Lunch is provided. Training...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors – Hay Day at Double V Farm 2018
In late April 2018, Dennis Vaughn, father to our very own Justin Vaughn (Cumberland Tractor & Equipment’s Rental Manager), fell 10-12 feet off his roof while checking for a leak. Dennis broke his L3 vertebra. The doctor’s fused L1-5. When we visited him in late...
Thursday, May 24 is Election Day – Here’s Your Location and Sample Ballot
Here's where you see your voting location, open hours and sample ballot.
4300 Stakebed Available for Rental
Swing by or call Nashville's Cumberland Idealease if you're looking for a 20FT stakebed truck to rent.
NAVISTAR PARTS DISTRIBUTION RECEIVES MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARD
Carlisle & Co. Honors Navistar Edmonton Parts Distribution Center with First Place Recognition in Top Performing Warehouse Award LISLE, Ill. — May 21, 2018 — Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) announced that its Edmonton Parts Distribution Center (PDC)...
Click It or Ticket – Myth Busting
In 2016, more than 32 million people failed to buckle up while in their vehicles - that's nearly 10 percent of drivers and passengers. Decades ago, we learned about the life-saving importance of the seat belt, and since that time, states across the nation have...
Schools Out! Summer is Here! Remember, Safety First!
With the arrival of summer, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. School is out, so there are many children going to and from, and participating in, outdoor activities throughout the day. Adults, too, are taking advantage of the longer...
Are Your Drivers Wearing the Correct Sunglasses?
As a professional driver subject to the sun's rays constantly you need to make sure you are wearing the proper sunglasses to protect your eyes. In addition, proper sunglasses allow you as a driver to operate safely at an increased level of visibility. Tips for...
The Challenges of a Driver Shortage
As we look into the future, the continued challenge of a driver shortage looms as a "perfect storm". Click Here to view a recent story in USA Today on April 28th covered this important issue in our industry. There are many variables that have an impact on the...
FMCSA Chief Sees Room to Add Flexibility to HOS Rules
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is investigating whether some flexibility can be added to the hours-of-service rules, according to congressional testimony from FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez. Speaking before the House Committee on...
Driver’s Choice Sales Event
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Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Now that the weather has warmed up, it's a good time to be reminded that heat exhaustion, and potentially heat stroke, can effect anyone, even those who work outdoors on a routine basis. "Signs of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes after excessive...
Vote for your Favorite C10 Photo
We've been running a Photo Contest seeking photos of the International LT C10. Out of all the submissions, 8 finalists have been identified. Voting is open and we want your feedback! [button link="https://cumberland-companies.com/c10/c10-photo-contest" type="big"...
International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 with Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North American will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and...
Driver Tip Sheet from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
View this tip sheet CVSA published for carriers and drivers in preparation for this year's Roadcheck that you can print off as a handout for your drivers. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin.
Best Practice Guidelines for Roadside Inspections
Train drivers how to complete good quality pre-trip inspection to reduce possibility of violations. Use Idealease Pre-Post Trip training videos: English: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Spanish: Tractor Trailer Straight Truck Review CSA monthly at www.ai.fmcsa.dot.gov...
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...
Used Truck of the Week – 2012 International Prostar
Maxxforce 450hp engine with 606k miles Ultra shift Automatic transmission 73inch High Rise single bunk sleeper All aluminum wheels wrapped in good virgin rubber This truck has been very well taken care of and has had lots of new parts installed. Comes equipped with...
Early Voting for Mayoral Election
Early voting in the Mayoral Special Election began Friday, May 4, and lasts until May 11. Right now, you can only vote at the Howard Office Building in downtown Nashville. Hours vary but it opens at 8 a.m. every weekday. HOWARD OFFICE BUILDING 700 2ND AVE S,...
Record Retention
So how long do I have to keep records and documents that are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations? Answer: It depends on which documents we are talking about. The record retention requirements vary greatly. Here is a summary of the retention...
International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 with Focus on Hours-of-Service Compliance
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck will take place June 5-7, 2018. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and...
IC Bus Scholarship Program
IC Bus will offer a scholarship program to the children or spouse of any active, full time IC Bus Dealership Employee. (This scholarship is not administered by Cumberland, but by IC Bus, and is only available to CIT employees). Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must...
Cross Referencing of Data Can Pay Off in a Big Way!
In a world now where we receive more data than ever before, it is important to not only read the data you receive but in certain situations to “cross reference” with other data you already have on file. By “cross referencing” the data you can validate the accuracy of...
Your US DOT Operating Authority May be Deactivated if You are not Updating Your Motor Carrier Information as Required Every 2 Years
Recently, I have had a number of our customers that have gone through roadside inspections informed that their US DOT operating authority has been deactivated for failure to update their motor carrier information as required every 2 years. Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
What are You Doing to Retain the Good Drivers That You Have in Your Fleet?
The American Trucking Association (ATA) recently released report indicates that the shortage of truck drivers is reaching unsustainable levels. The report indicates that the shortage of truck drivers could increase by 26,000 to reach a mind boggling high of over...
New Author – Pamela Bartholomew Gardner
You'll be seeing a new face, or name, rather, here on our website. Pamela Bartholomew-Gardner, Cumberland Tractor & Equipment's Agriculture Sales Professional will be publishing articles relevant to her primary customers, those working in the agriculture sector....
Vehicle Pedestrian Deaths are on the Increase
It's the oldest and most basic form of transportation — walking — and more people are doing more of it to get fit or stay healthy. But there's new evidence today that even walking across the street is getting more dangerous. For the second year in a row pedestrian...
Can We Talk and Walk at the Same Time?
One of challenges in combating distracted walking may be that Americans are overly confident in their ability to multitask. When asked why they walk distracted, 48 percent of respondents say “they just don’t think about it,” 28 percent feel “they can walk and do other...
Best Practices for Allowing Passengers in Your Vehicles
If you employ drivers, keep these tips in mind for everyone's safety! Develop a written passenger policy approved by your liability insurance carrier. The policy as a minimum should define relationship to the driver, minimum age and specified time limit on the unit....
FMCSA Includes ELD Violations in Revised CSA Methodology
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has updated its list of hours-of-service (HOS) violations used in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) enforcement model. The agency added 22 roadside inspection violations to its HOS Compliance BASIC...