From freight to transit, operators of heavy-duty vehicles are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. They're expected to cut emissions, improve fuel efficiency, and maintain rock-solid drivability, all while keeping up with increasing demand. Cummins introduced HELM platforms to equip operators with flexible, future-ready engines that deliver strong performance today while preparing for
Engine nostalgia or not, Cummins’ latest X15 diesel is its most reliable heavy-duty engine yet, improving total cost of ownership for fleets and owner-operators. While older engines like the N14 still have plenty of fans, growing data shows the X15 has delivered the best uptime to date, resulting in more time on the road and a better bottom line. First introduced in late 2016, the X15
When shopping for new trucks, experts say fleets and owner-operators should look past the sticker price and focus on the total cost of ownership (TCO). A low upfront cost may seem appealing, but over years of service, factors like uptime, reliability, fuel economy, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) consumption, duty cycle and driver satisfaction ultimately determine profitability. “If I have lear
The old notion that there is no replacement for displacement has met its match in a compelling new solution by Cummins in its Cummins HELM™ 10-liter platform. The Cummins X10 diesel engine is engineered to offer a smarter, more capable alternative to both the larger X12 and the slightly smaller L9 engines it will replace. Some longtime users of the X12 may take note of the downsizing,
Fleets and owner-operators have long known that extending oil change intervals can lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits. The challenge they have faced has been to accomplish this safely, without risking engine health or adding maintenance headaches. Cummins has made that easier than ever thanks to years of testing coupled with data-rich analytics. Cummins’ latest engine a
Pride in everything is everything at Scholz Bulk Haulage (SBH), a family business based in Wodonga, New South Wales, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. SBH was established by brothers Wayne and Craig Scholz at Pleasant Hills, a small town in the Riverina district of NSW, in 1999. They actually purchased their first truck several years earlier, a 1979 Kenworth K125 and a 1984 McG
What is the fuel delivery system? The fuel delivery system is one of the most critical components in a vehicle and is the heart of a vehicle's power generation process. The fuel delivery system serves a similar function to a fuel tank in diesel-powered vehicles. However, the fuel delivery system is specifically designed to handle gaseous fuels like hydrogen and natural gas, both of which are