There comes a point when technology can prove less than convenient. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that drivers of passenger cars have grown weary of a growing number of buttons and on-screen options. They want less, not more to deal with when driving down the road. Driver retention survey experts at WorkHound have reported the same for tractor-trailer drivers. They re
Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced its most efficient heavy-duty diesel engine ever is on display at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition (TMC), March 10-13 in Booth 947 at Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee (U.S.). The X15 diesel engine serves the heavy-duty on-highway market in North America.
In addition to improved fuel economy and reduced emissions, Cummins Inc.’s 2027 X15 is also easier and less costly to maintain than prior heavy-duty diesel engines from the iconic engine manufacturer. As part of the Cummins HELM™ platform, engineers worked hard to offer innovative solutions to meet future regulations. Cummins achieved that while offering up to 7% improvement in fuel economy when u
As part of the Cummins HELM™ Platforms—Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, and Multiple Fuels—Cummins Inc. has introduced the 2027 X15, designed to help fleets achieve their decarbonization goals without compromising performance. With cutting-edge technology, a steadfast commitment to emissions reduction and a century-long legacy of innovation, Cummins continues to set the standard for reliable, f
Today, alongside their partners at Ram, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) unveiled the new 2025 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel Pickup engine system for Ram Heavy Duty, their most advanced diesel pickup engine yet. As part of this, Cummins and Stellantis have extended their partnership to supply Ram Brand through 2030, paving the way for continued innovation among the most iconic Pickup brands in the business. &nbs
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
The Cummins Inc. X15N is the most powerful natural gas engine Cummins has ever built, with a broad engine torque curve to provide flexibility for various heavy-duty applications. The X15N weighs less than our current X15 diesel and has power ratings up to 500 hp and torque up to 1850 lb-ft, helping heavy-duty fleets start reducing their transportation emissions today, without sacrificing capabi
Tranzliquid Logistics is one of New Zealand’s top tier fleets, a company that has forged a reputation for its immaculate equipment, exemplary safety record and great team culture. Tranzliquid has been operating the sole Euro 6 Cummins Inc. X15 engine in New Zealand since 2021 which, at the time of writing in September, had just exceeded 600,000 km. Importantly, it has Greg Pert’s stamp of ap
Rocky Lamattina & Sons is big business, and its headquarters in Wemen in northern Victoria, needs to be seen to be believed. It’s a world-class family-owned operation, processing around 1000 tonnes of carrots every week for delivery to supermarkets as well as wholesale and export markets. All the transport is carried out by the Lamattinas’ own fleet of 16 Cummins Inc. X15-powered Kenwort
Today, global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced a collaboration with Bosch Global Software and KPIT to launch Eclipse CANought, a new open-source project for commercial vehicle telematics that will be launched as part of the Eclipse Software Defined Vehicle project. This is a part of the broader Open Telematics initiative to reduce the costs required to develop telemat
Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has started full production of the X15N™ natural gas engine at its Jamestown Engine Plant. The Cummins X15N is the first 15-liter natural gas engine to be designed with flexibility to perform across a range of heavy-duty applications, including line haul and vocational. “This engine has been tested extensively in our field test, and it
Cummins Inc.'s Australian-made PGXL coolants are widely accepted in the mining industry, providing superior protection across all diesel engine brands. In supporting remote mine operations, Cummins provides a well-established bulk coolant delivery service, eliminating the need for miners to manage their coolant inventory. Cummins takes care of all the logistics, delivering the coolant direct