CUMBERLAND NEWS
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5 Ways to Manage Your School Bus Fleet Telematics (Health & Performance Data) with OnCommand Connection
OnCommand Connection® (OCC), standard on all new IC Bus models, brings intuitive, actionable data to school districts everywhere. Now school districts can better manage the unexpected with tools and insights built to help fleets run safely and efficiently. With OCC,...
5 Important Preventative Maintenance Items To Consider for your Bus Fleet before the New School Year Starts
SAFETY CHECKS Safety is the number one priority for every fleet. The summer months are the perfect time to make sure your fleet is up to safety standards. Start with checking two of the most important safety systems, the collision mitigation system and the electric...
Clearinghouse Return-to-Duty Process for CDL Drivers
A driver with a drug and alcohol program violation is prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating commercial motor vehicles, for any DOT-regulated employer until the driver has completed the return-to-duty (RTD) process established in 49...
Parts & Service Specials – July 2023
Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for July 2023 Call your local branch to take advantage of this month's specials or visit your RepairLink Shop. Ask for Parts or Service department to learn more.NASHVILLE, TNJACKSONVILLE, FLMURFREESBORO, TNOCALA,...
30 Tips for Driving Safely in Extreme Summer Weather
Tips for Extreme Weather like Tornados, Hurricanes, Flooding, Severe Thunderstorms and Lightning Use a rain repellent on your windshield, side windows, and mirrors to clear standing raindrops. Build a car emergency kit. At the very least, have a flashlight, window...
10 Ways to Protect Yourself (and Your Employees) from the Heat
Protecting Your Employees from the Heat These conditions are created when our body cannot regulate our heat production at a safe level. First, we need to make all your employees aware of the signs and symptoms of these conditions: Fatigue, weakness, fainting Nausea...
Summer Forecast 2023 – Extreme Heat & Humidity
Heat and your Truck For drivers to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safely, they also need to understand how heat affects the operation of the CMV. Two areas that drivers must pay attention to during their inspections are the engine coolant and the tires!...
Make Sure Your MCS 150 Up to Date
The FMCSA requires all interstate carriers to file a MCS-150 or MCS-150B, if a Safety permit is required, every 24 months based on the last two digits of the US DOT number. The last digit of the number dictates the month and the second to last digit dictates the...
5 Risks of Driving While Using a Mobile Phone
There are several types of driver distraction: Visual – takes your eyes off the road. This can include looking for something in the vehicle, electronic devices or reading advertising along the road. Manual – takes your hands off the wheel. Smoking, eating and drinking...
Parts & Service Specials – June 2023
Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for June 2023 Call your local branch to take advantage of this month's specials or visit your RepairLink Shop. Ask for Parts or Service department to learn more.NASHVILLE, TNJACKSONVILLE, FLMURFREESBORO, TNOCALA,...
DOT Issues Final Rule to Allow Use of Oral Fluids for Drug Testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a final rule allowing motor carriers to use oral fluid samples instead of urine for drug testing of commercial truck drivers and other transportation workers. The Department of Health and Human Services, which...
Schools are Letting Out! Proceed with Caution!
With Summer almost here, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. Many schools will be letting out in the next couple of weeks. There will be many children going to and from, and participating in, outdoor activities throughout the day. Adults,...
Tips! Preventing a Single Vehicle Accident
A single-vehicle accident is any driving mishap where only one vehicle is involved. This can include veering off the road and hitting a tree, a rollover crash, or damage caused by animals or debris on the road. Bad weather, poor visibility, and distracted driving can...
Operation Safe Driver Week 2023
Shifting the focus slightly from vehicles to drivers, this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week will be held from July 9th through the 15th. During this week, law enforcement will be in heightened alert for any commercial or passenger vehicles driving in an unsafe or...
New Out-of-Service Criteria from CVSA
Annually, the CVSA’s changes to the existing Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) are approved in October and take effect the following April 1st; this year is no exception. Here are the changes for 2023: False Logs – Clarification is given as to whether a falsified log...
Navistar Partners With Infrastructure Solutions Provider Quanta Services
ANAHEIM, Calif. , May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar today announced its newly formed partnership with integrated infrastructure solutions partner Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta), a leading infrastructure and energy transition solutions provider. Quanta is also the...
Navistar demonstrates continued support of customer electrification journeys
International® eMV™ Series now available with factory-installed ePTO and ePower options ANAHEIM, Calif., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar continues to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility by logging additional operational miles and expanding market...
Ex-Guard Can Save You Over $10,900
Ex-Guard available at cumberland locations Call your local branch for more information.NASHVILLE, TNJACKSONVILLE, FLMURFREESBORO, TNOCALA, FLLEBANON, TNDAYTONA BEACH, FLORLANDO, FLPALM BAY, FLSHIELD YOUR TRUCKS FORM REPAIRS & DOWNTIME Ex-Guard: Protect Your...
Parts & Service Specials – June 2023 – Florida Branches
Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for June 2023 Florida Branches Call your local branch to take advantage of this month's specials. Ask for Parts or Service department to learn more.ORLANDO, FLJACKSONVILLE, FLOCALA, FLDAYTONA BEACH, FLPALM BAY,...
Parts & Service Specials – May 2023 – Tennessee Branches
Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for May 2023 (Tennessee Branches) Call your local branch to take advantage of this month's specials. Ask for Parts or Service department to learn more. A/C TUNE UP AND CARGO CONTROL SAVINGSNASHVILLE,...
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Parts & Service Specials – April 2023
Cumberland International Parts and Service Specials for April 2023 Call your local branch to take advantage of this month's specials. Ask for Parts or Service department to learn more.NASHVILLE, TNJACKSONVILLE, FLMURFREESBORO, TNOCALA, FLLEBANON, TNDAYTONA BEACH,...
Cumberland Earns 2022 IC Bus Dealer of the Year Award
IC Bus® Announces 2022 Dealer of the Year and Pursuit of Excellence Award Winners LISLE, Ill. (March 29, 2023) –IC Bus® recognized Cumberland CEO Terry Minor as the 2022 IC Bus Dealer of the Year. Every year, IC Bus awards one dealer for their top performance,...
Navistar Recognizes Women In Trucking’s Ellen Voie With Champion of Change Award
ARLINGTON, Va. (March 14, 2023) – Ellen Voie, founder of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), was awarded the Nettie Fowler Champion of Change award by Navistar, Inc. (Navistar), the manufacturer of International® brand commercial trucks and engines. The award...
Free Safety & Compliance Seminar 2023 – Idealease – Orlando, FL
Complete Required Federal Training in One Day - For Free on May 10, 2023 in Orlando, Florida The one-day seminar will help private truck fleet professionals maintain a safe fleet, provide safety training to their managers, reduce violations and accidents, and satisfy...
1.4 Million Meals for our Tennessee Neighbors
Feed America First's Dancing with the Nashville Stars Recap In case you missed it - Last month, Calleigh Minor participated in the Feed America First "Dancing with the Nashville Stars" dance competition and fundraiser. Feed America First is a faith-based, 501(c)3...
Navistar Launches International® S13 Integrated Powertrain for Vocational Market
LISLE, Ill., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar has launched the International® S13 Integrated Powertrain for the vocational market. The S13 Integrated Powertrain, developed in collaboration with the TRATON Group, demonstrates advancements in robustness,...
Origins of Cumberland Name and Core Values
Ever wonder where the Cumberland name and Core Values come from? Hear from CEO, Terry Minor on the origins. History of Cumberland Name and Core Values In picking a name, we picked Cumberland, which is the river that runs through the main part of the city [Nashville,...
Cumberland Awarded 2022 Presidential Award
CUMBERLAND EARNS PRESTIGIOUS PRESIDENTIAL AWARD Award honors top performing International® Truck dealerships in the United States and Canada NASHVILLE, TN – March 3, 2023 – Cumberland International Trucks, a local International Truck commercial dealership, has...
Cumberland Employee Awarded International Technician of Influence (Veteran Division) – February 2023
Cumberland Veteran Technician, Jerry Hughes wins Technician of Influence Award! Service Manager, Austin Ball says of Jerry, "Jerry has been with Cumberland International since 2011. He continually develops his skills and grows his career. Jerry obtained his CDL...