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.
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...
Used Truck of the Week – 2008 International 4300 Durastar
DT engine 230hp with only 218k miles! Allison Automatic Transmission Air brakes Air ride driver’s seat with 3 person seating Air ride rear suspension Under CDL truck This truck was our very own service truck, and has been very well taken care of. Extremely clean...
IC Bus Walkaround 2018
Ashley Hailston, Cumberland's Bus Account Manager is competing in this years IC Bus Walkaround Video Competition. We've just submitted the following video and will share voting information once the voting period starts.
Early Voting Times and Locations
ALL EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS OPEN WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 - THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM THURSDAY, APRIL 12 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 13 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 14 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM MONDAY, APRIL 16 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM...
Can tell the age of a tire? When is a tire placed out of service? Tire Tips
“Know Your Roll” this National Tire Safety Week: May 21-28 May 21-28 is National Tire Safety Week, and now is a good time to review with your drivers the benefits of conducting thorough tire inspections during daily pre and post trip inspections. As fuel prices seem...
FMCSA Expects to Delay its Medical Certification Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is anticipating a delay to a June 22 compliance deadline for a rule affecting medical certification procedures for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. Speaking before the Commercial Vehicle Safety...
Be Aware of Synthetic Cannabinoids!
First published on the Idealease Safety Bulletin Synthetic marijuana continues to be an issue in society today. In the last month over one hundred people have been injured and two have died from ingesting tainted synthetic marijuana in the Chicago area. As first...
TTA’s Technician Skills Competition
Andy Roberson and Dan Whittle are judges at the TN Trucking Association’s Technician Skills Competition today at the Wilson County Expo Center. Someone is going to walk away with that AWESOME trophy ?. Congrats to all the winners! (Also nice to see so many...
Injury Prevention – Life and Motion
Cumberland has an employee wellness program where we host on-site education sessions with guest speakers each month. Topics range from How to Read a Food Label to Financial Awareness: Budgeting 101 to Stress Management and more. This month, Dr. Scott Dunaway joined...
10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week 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...
Full Enforcement of E-logs Began April 1st
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) reaffirms that roadside inspection personnel are enforcing the electronic record of duty status (i.e., e-log) mandate effective April 1, 2018. According to CVSA, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are expected to have...
Do You Need a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to Operate a Straight Truck Less than 26,001 pounds GVWR with Air Brakes?
The definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle for the purpose of requiring a CDL as described in CFR 383.5 is as follows: Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) means a motor vehicle or a combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the...
Coming Up – May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorist awareness is an important component of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's comprehensive motorcycle safety program. Over two-thirds of fatal motorcycle crashes involve a motorcycle and another vehicle. The motorist either does not see the...
C10 Nominated for Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award (GESA)
The C10 has been nominated for the clean air category of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award. From the TDEC GESA website: “The high quality of life Tennessee offers is due in part to the...
Does Your Driver Know the Difference Between a “Defect” and a “Safety Sensitive” Defect?
The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) is part of a Driver's Daily Responsibility to Protect Themselves, the Motoring Public and the Equipment they Operate. But does your driver know the difference between a "defect" and a "safety sensitive" defect? Drivers and...
NJPA Purchase Program for Government, Education and Non-Profit Organizations
International Truck is proud to announce that we have been awarded a multi-year contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) for purchase of new International® vehicles. We are in the second year of our award. As a result of this award, we are pleased to...
Pre and Post Trip Inspection Straight Truck
Watch this quick video from Idealease on Pre/Post Trip Inspections for a straight truck. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin
Pre and Post Trip Inspection Tractor Trailer
Watch this quick video from Idealease on Pre/Post Trip Inspections for a tractor trailer. Originally posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin Cumberland Truck Nashville 1901 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 829-7800 Cumberland Truck Murfreesboro 295...
FMCSA Requests Comments on the Safe Introduction of Automated CMVs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is examining whether the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) need to be updated, modified, or eliminated to facilitate the safe introduction of automated driving systems (ADS) equipped commercial...
House Passes Vehicle Terrorism Prevention Act
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill this week to evaluate and address the threat of vehicular terrorism. H.R. 4227, introduced by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), was passed by the House on a vote of 417-2 on March 22. There is no companion bill in the Senate at...
National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 9-13
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an event that takes place across the United States, with partnerships between state departments of transportation (DOT), national road safety organizations, government agencies, private companies, and individuals. How did...
Used Truck of the Week – 2012 Peterbilt 386
Paccar 450HP Engine with 656K Miles 13SPD Transmission 355 Gear Ratio 22.5 All Aluminum Wheels Virgin Rubber Low Air Ride 72" Single Bunk Sleeper Aluminum Headache Rack Locally Owned and Serviced - Nashville, TN Super Clean - Inside and Out Great Financing! Paccar...
CVSA Focusing on HOS Compliance During This Year’s Roadcheck
This year's area of focus for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) International Roadcheck (Roadcheck) is hours-of-service (HOS) compliance. The annual enforcement campaign, scheduled June 5-7, 2018, is a 72-hour inspection blitz of commercial motor...