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Recruiting and retaining top drivers is a true challenge for carriers and fleets around the world. As the shortage of qualified drivers continues to grow, heavy-duty and medium-duty fleets must compete to attract top-tier operators. Drivers consider many factors when choosing a new fleet – compensation, incentives, healthcare, signing bonuses, work/life balance and more. Of course those things

Check Out Cummins PowerSpec To make sure we’re all on the same page, let’s define the difference between 6x2 and 6x4. In a 6x2 configuration, only one of the two rear axles receives power. In a 6x4, both of the tractor’s rear axles are drive axles. Historically, many drivers prefer the 6x4 configuration, but 6x2s are garnering new attention as fleet managers and owner-operators look to optimize

Heavy-duty truck drivers demand reliability, so it’s no wonder so many choose Cummins to power their vehicles. Cummins engines are known for their long lives and outstanding uptime. In fact, many drivers exceed the million-mile mark in their Cummins-powered machines. When they do, they are invited to join the Cummins Million Mile Club. Today, we’ll hear from Cummins Million Mile Club member, Pi

Cummins is the talk of the trucking industry yet again following last month’s unveiling of our 2017 X15 heavy-duty truck engines, an evolution of our legendary ISX15, and a dramatic leap forward in diesel engine technology. Owners and drivers are eager to take advantage of the X15’s improved engine efficiency, lower cost of ownership and enhanced overall driving experience. Perhaps the most int

Earlier this year, Cummins unveiled two new midrange diesel engines at the NTEA Work Truck Show – the 2017 L9 and B6.7. These medium-duty engines redefine reliability and performance, setting the standard for products proven in applications all around the world. In the last 32 years, Cummins has produced more than 17 million midrange engines – making us the engine of choice for pickup and deliv

Cummins engines are known for durability and years of reliable service. Many drivers easily surpass the million-mile mark with their Cummins-powered vehicles, qualifying them to join our Million Mile Club. We recently talked to new Million Mile Club member, Patty Brodeur, a driver for HVH Transportation out of Denver, Colorado… Cummins: What originally attracted you to the trucking business?

When you think of London, England, you likely picture Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and those iconic red double-decker buses. Unfortunately, the original AEC Routemaster buses known around the world have been largely phased out. Introduced in 1956 and built through 1968, today they’re used on only a couple of heritage routes. Could Cummins new green technology breathe fresh air into these legacy

Over the past four to five years, a lot has been written about the shift away from big-bore 15-liter engines to medium-bore (11-liter to 13-liter) engines. This was particularly true among truckers looking to minimize fuel costs. New data shows that many of the industry's trend-setters have discovered the truth in the old saying, "there's no replacement for displacement." They've come to unders

With fuel costs and efficiency being the largest variables for any trucking ventures, fleet managers and drivers think about fuel economy almost constantly. Heavy-duty trucks account for fewer than 5% of vehicles on the road in the U.S., yet moving goods around the country consumed more than 52.7 billion gallons of diesel and gasoline in 2013. As the focus on fuel economy increases for fleet ma

If you’re in the market for a new semi-truck, you might start by researching online, but your next stop will likely be the dealer. After all, you want to see what’s on the lot, kick the tires and check out the engines firsthand. Dealers are an excellent resource with tons of knowledge. Asking the right questions about your engine options will help you select a rig you can rely on for years to come

The FAMA 2015 Chairman’s Award was recently presented to Chris Crowel, Motorhome and Emergency Vehicle Engine Market Leader at Cummins, during the 2016 Fire Department Instructor Conference & Exhibition (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) is a leading North American association for fire chiefs, representing all OEMs and equipment suppliers of p