CUMBERLAND NEWS
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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...
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...
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...
Agricultural Exceptions and Exemptions to the FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Rules
FMCSA Updates Guidance For Agricultural Exemption From HOS and CDL Rules The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published on its website update guidance on Agricultural Exceptions and Exemptions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Hours...
Used Truck of the Week – 2012 International 4300
DT Engine 230hp with only 128k miles! Automatic transmission Air brakes, Air ride driver’s seat with 3 person seating 22.5 all steel wheels, wrapped in almost new rubber Local truck out of our full maintenance lease Equipped with a 26ft dry van box that features roll...
International A26 Tour at Cumberland
The International A26 Tour came to Cumberland International in early March 2018. We sent employees and many customers through the training to learn about the new engine and what differentiates it in the market. We are excited for the new engine and happy to talk about...
11 Million Employees in Transportation-Related Jobs in 2017
According to the Fact of the Week of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy there were about 11 million employees in transportation related Jobs in 2017, which equates to 7.5% of the total number of employed in the US. Check out the details
Cumberland Featured on Overdrive – Dealer of the Year
Check it out here: https://www.overdriveonline.com/international-names-dealer-of-the-year/
Used Truck of the Week – 2010 International 4300
230hp DT Engine with only 148k miles Automatic Transmission Air brakes, Air ride driver’s seat 22.5 steel wheels wrapped in 90% rubber This truck comes equipped with a 24ft dry van box body that has a drop down curb door, roll up rear door, fork lift...
11th Run MPG Stats
The last test run of 2017. Here are the results. And in case you missed it - here's an infographic highlighting 2017's accomplishments. Clink on the link to the ECM image to see the rest of the results during NextGen C11’s 10th test run. See the MPG...
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...
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...
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...
Tips On DEF System Maintenance
Emission regulations have seen a drastic change over the past 11 years. With the introduction of the exhaust after-treatment systems, maintaining trucks has become a little more time consuming and can be A LOT more costly if preventative maintenance is neglected. Here...
New Idealease Customers
Putting customers into their newly leased vehicles never gets old!
Navigating Safety and Compliance in 2018
Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will be hosting safety seminars in 2018. The one day seminar this year will focus on the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) regulation, basic safety and compliance, regulation changes and CSA. The seminars and...
Achieve Your Goals: Research Reveals a Simple Trick That Doubles Your Chances for Success
This article is by James Clear. He writes about habit formation and was featured on CBS News recently. Read this on JamesClear.com We all have goals. And what's the first thing most of us think about when we consider how to achieve them? “I need to get motivated.” The...
Cumberland Featured on Successful Dealer – Dealer of the Year
Check it out here: https://www.successfuldealer.com/terry-minor-named-internationals-dealer-of-the-year/
Opportunity Now 2018
Opportunity Now 2018 has kicked off with a Career Fair at nearby McGavock High School on Friday, February 23, 2018. Jay Partington, Stephen King, Andy Roberson and Josh Towry attended the fair to talk to students about opportunities at Cumberland....
Is Your Company Prepared in the Event of an Accident?
First Published in the Idealease Safety Bulletin Today more than ever companies that operate commercial motor vehicles need to prepare in advance for an accident that one of their vehicles may have. Depending on the severity of the accident, just the involvement is...
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...
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...
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...
Are You Driving With “Tunnel Vision” in Winter Weather?
By March, frosty windshields aren't usually a concern this far south, but with two surprise snows and some mild temperatures recently, the following is helpful, even here in Nashville. If you're traveling in the north or higher altitudes - this will be helpful, too....
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 11
Start now to make sure that all of your drivers are aware of the change to daylight savings time on Sunday, March 11. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change according to their stops with the change. Also, remember to change the...
A Parking Lot Could be the Most Dangerous Place on Your Route!
The first parking lot in the world was created in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Parking lots are especially dangerous for drivers making deliveries or just stopping for lunch. The exposure exists for a vehicle accident as well as being involved in an accident as a pedestrian....
Cumberland Featured on Business Insider – Dealer of the Year
Check it out here: http://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/international-truck-names-terry-minor-the-2017-north-american-dealer-of-the-year-1015506133
New Capacity Warranty
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Idealease in Murfreesboro
For business owners on the prowl for truck rental in the Murfreesboro area, Cumberland Idealease now has a presence in our Murfreesboro shop. Call Taylor Minor at 615-972-9804. Contact Us Name* First Last Which Division Do You Want to Contact?* PLEASE...
Idealease Benefits for Regional Fleets (National Accounts)
The Idealease Tier 1 National Accounts Program was created to help regional fleet customers who operate fewer than 50 units in more than one AOR, receive the same benefits that our large National Account fleets enjoy. Customers who operate trucks in more than one...