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.
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...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Did you know your brain can miss seeing up to 50% of your driving environment when you talk on a cell phone? And, that according to research, drivers talking on cell phones had slower reaction times than drivers with a .08 blood alcohol content. April is Distracted...
Move Over – Protect Law Enforcement and First Responders
All 50 States have "Move Over" laws to protect law enforcement officers and other first responders stopped on our Nation's roads. Yet only 71% of the public are aware of these laws, and traffic-related incidents continue to be the number one cause of death among...
FMCSA Clarifies ELD Enforcement Policy
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has clarified how the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate will be enforced beginning April 1, 2018, when “full enforcement” begins. Starting on that date: Drivers who do not have an ELD when required will be...
Driver Background Investigations
What inquiries are required to be completed, by the FMCSA regulations, for a driver who has applied to drive a commercial motor vehicle (>10,000lbs MGVWR) for a motor carrier? Answer: CFR 391.23 addresses the inquiries and investigations that are to be completed by...
Right of Way
While investigating accidents over the years and talking with drivers, many times the driver would state, “I had the right-of-way”. What does this really mean? When we have the “Right-of-Way” does this allow us to proceed without regard for other vehicles? The FMCSA...
Food Fads Likely Won’t Help With Weight Loss
Missy Clay's daughter, Kristen Clay, a registered clinical dietitian at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, had an article published on her employer's website warning of the dangers of Food Fads. Given that we covered nutrition labels in our...
Transportation-related Employment was 16% Higher in 2017 Than in 1990
According to Energy.gov's Fact of the Week, Transportation-related Employment was 16% Higher in 2017 Than in 1990 Very cool to know! Since 1990 transportation-related employment as a whole grew by 16%, but employment within individual categories shifted. Manufacturing...
International Launches MV Series
INTRODUCING THE MV™ SERIES, DELIVERING UPTIME DAY IN AND DAY OUT STEP UP YOUR UPTIME We get drivers and their needs, and we get them where they’re going—safely and comfortably. With a wide range of applications and a focus on connectivity, the MV™ Series works to your...