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.
Toys for Tots – Florida Region Toy Drive!
Cumberland International is a proud supporter of Toys for Tots Florida. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy at any of our 6 Florida locations until December 6th. All donations will stay local and go to children in your communities. Let's make a difference this...
Haulin’ for the Holidays Toy Drive – Tennessee Region
HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families. ...
Cumberland Capacity & Lazer Spot Partnership Featured in BOSS Magazine
Our partner Lazer Spot was featured in Boss Magazine in 2022, with an article highlighting their recent successes, emissions goals, cultural transformation and growth. Bob Wright, Executive VP of Fleet Operations says, “Our strategic partnerships with companies like...
Thank You Veterans
More than a century after the interment of that unknown soldier, we continue to proudly observe Veterans Day each November. Here, we’ve compiled a list of Veterans that we wish to celebrate. Through their bravery, loyalty and willingness to put their lives on the line, we are able to experience FREEDOM! Thank you to each and every Veteran!
Cumberland Receives Recognition from Women in Trucking
Many women say they want employers with a corporate culture supportive of gender diversity, flexible hours, and work requirements to accommodate family and life balance, competitive compensation and benefits, training and continued professional development, and career advancement opportunities.
Do I Need a CDL License To Operate That Truck?
Answer: The regulations that address this question are found in FMCSA CFR 383.3 §383.3 Applicability. (a) The rules in this part apply to every person who operates a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in interstate, foreign, or intrastate commerce, to all employers of...
Congratulations 2022 EPA Funding Winners – EPA Clean School Bus Program
IC Bus® supports Cumberland International in educating customers on funding opportunities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program. The federal rebate program has allotted $5 billion over the next five years to replace current...
IC Bus® Dealers Support Customers in Applications and EV Education for 2022 EPA Clean School Bus Program
LISLE, Ill., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Bus® supports dealers in educating customers on funding opportunities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus Program. The federal rebate program has allotted $5 billion over the next five...
Labor Department Proposes New Test for Employee Designation
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has issued a proposed rule to redefine who is an employee as opposed to an independent contractor. The proposed rule would apply to those legal areas where DOL has jurisdiction, such as minimum wage and overtime...
International® Dealers Prepare to Offer Customers Comprehensive Ownership Solutions for S13 Integrated Powertrain
LISLE, Ill. (October 24, 2022) – Navistar and the International® dealer network prepare to support customers with comprehensive ownership solutions for the International® S13 Integrated Powertrain. Comprehensive ownership solutions will include dealer integrated...
Breast Cancer Awareness – October 2022 – Cumberland International Trucks & Idealease
Cumberland International Trucks & Idealease partnered with Navistar on 10/14/22 for a Pink Out Day to drive awareness about breast cancer If one person chooses to get checked or encourages a family member to get checked, a life might be saved. Here are some facts...
Tis’ Deer Season. “Oh Deer!”
It is Deer season, and now is the time to remind drivers of the dangers of animals on the roadway. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety estimates that 1.5 million deer-related accidents occur annually. Deer are struck in three out of four accidents involving...
PREPARING FOR THE COLD WEATHER AHEAD!
The first day of Fall was earlier this month, and now is the time to start preparing your operation for the cold weather ahead. Your drivers should know what is required to keep their trucks running in winter. Fuel Additive Use during Cold Weather Conditions Fuel...
Cumberland Nashville Branch Opens the Largest, Indoor, Climate-Controlled Truck Dealership Facility in the US
WE'VE MOVED! Our Nashville Branch (formerly at 1901 Lebanon Pike, Nashville) is NOW LOCATED AT 640 MASSMAN DRIVE, NASHVILLE TN 37210. We're providing the same services, but we have more room to operate - this means 50+ bays to service your vehicles and a massive...
International S13 Integrated Powertrain
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar continues its commitment to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility with the introduction of the International® S13 Integrated Powertrain. Navistar unveiled the S13 Integrated Powertrain during an exclusive live...
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17, 2022
Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need. National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an important time for America to pay respect and thank all the professional truck drivers for their hard...
Using Safety Technology Can Create a Safer Workplace for Your Drivers
Every time a truck driver gets behind the wheel, he or she is at risk. Trucking driving ranks seventh in the deadliest occupations in America. Truck drivers also face the highest number of fatalities of any job, at a rate of 918 fatalities each year. According to the...
Applications Requested for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program
The application process remains open for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program (SDAP). This is a three-year pilot program to assess whether 18-, 19- and 20-year-old drivers can safely operate commercial motor vehicles in...
IC Bus Awards 2022 Annual Scholarship to Cumberland Employee’s Daughter
The annual IC Bus scholarships go to family members of IC Bus dealer employees. They are a collaborative effort between IC Bus and its dealer network to demonstrate the company’s commitment to support further education in the communities where its employees live and...
Do I need a USDOT Number?
This question comes up frequently from our customers and thought that this week we will address this. This question usually is raised when we have a customer that is an INTRAstate carrier not subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)...
Idealease Safety Seminars
Idealease Will Present a Limited Number of Safety Seminars this Fall Idealease and the National Private Truck Council NPTC will again be hosting a limited number of safety seminars in the fall of 2022. The one-day seminar this year will focus on new safety...
Brake Safety Week is Aug 21 – 27th
CVSA-certified enforcement personnel will conduct roadside inspections on commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, Aug 21-27, to identify and remove CMVs with critical brake violations from our...
Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and you can be too
Cumberland is ready for Electric Commercial Vehicles and School Buses and YOU CAN BE TOO [ReCap] NEXT eMobility Trailer and eMV Ride & Drive On July 12 and 13, 2022, Cumberland brought school bus and truck customers to our Lebanon, TN shop for an Education Session...
Cumberland Employee Awarded International Technician of Influence (Rookie Division) – July 2022
Cumberland Rookie Technician, Noel James wins Technician of Influence Award! Service Manager, Jesse Wilson says of Noel, "Noel has been with our dealership for about a year. In the first 90 days, Noel accomplished all online Navistar training to become a Master...
Customer Testimonial for Capacity Lease Program
"From the initial phone call, I felt Cumberland was customer service oriented. Their staff was professional and knowledgeable. Most of all they listened to my needs and challenges I’ve had with other providers. " One of our Capacity Lease program customers sent us a...
The HX Saved My Life
The gentleman on the left in this picture is Thomas Britt. He's standing with Steve Jenkins (right) the Sales Manager at Cumberland International Orlando branch. Mr. Britt was at the Orlando branch waiting while his truck was in the shop. He went to our reception...
Driver Shortage Remains A Concern
The pressure on the trucking industry to help satisfy America’s growing consumption increases every year. Between now and 2027, the amount of freight moved by trucks is expected to jump by 27 percent.
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[RSVP] NEXT eMobility Trailer and eMV Ride & Drive
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Brake Safety Week is Aug. 21-27
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced Aug. 21-27 as the dates for this year’s Brake Safety Week. Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. During Brake Safety Week, inspectors will conduct their usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections and capture and report brake-related data to CVSA. The results will be released in the fall.
The Heat is On!
This crazy weather continues this year, and the Heat is setting record temperatures across North America. Last week we discussed how the heat was impacting your trucks, today we will look at the impact to your drivers. What are you doing to protect your employees...