Cummins Stories
Manufacturing careers offer stability, growth and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technologies. As the backbone of modern industry, the manufacturing sector produces engines, vehicles, power systems and sustainable energy solutions that impact everyday life. For anyone exploring manufacturing jobs or considering a long-term career path, companies like Cummins provide opportunities fo
Clessie Cummins was born on a farm in Henry County, Indiana, where he spent his boyhood tinkering with anything that he could get his hands on. Clessie was the oldest of five children in a family that moved around frequently. By the time he turned 16, Clessie had attended 13 different schools with varying educational quality. In 1904, the Cummins family moved to Columbus, Indiana, where Clessie wo
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
The foundation of Cummins Mining is the embodiment of “great things come from humble beginnings.” It started with an entirely homegrown design: the 1926 four-cylinder, diesel-powered Model F engine, used to power the first rope shovel excavator for Northwest Engineering. The only known model in the world — with a serial number just four numbers long — currently sits in the Cummins Heritage Center,
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
As industries grow more reliant on uninterrupted power, the need for skilled power generation technicians continues to rise. These professionals keep essential systems running in hospitals, data centers, and manufacturing facilities – especially during outages or emergencies. What Power Generation Technicians Do Technicians install, maintain, and repair backup generators and power systems. T