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The Cummins locomotive recorded a 16 percent improvement in fuel economy compared to the engine it replaced, an 89 percent reduction in oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and a 98 percent cut in particulate matter (PM). What some call the company’s “mobile locomotive testing lab,” also demonstrated over 12 months that it has plenty of muscle, too. “It pulls better than anything else we have here in
Charley Barth joined Cummins with the goal of moving the power leader closer to a paperless company. So you can imagine how he felt upon discovering Cummins had not a few hundred boxes of paper in storage, but a few thousand – as many as 6,000 just in North America. “It was a little discouraging, but I knew with the right team we could get that under control,” said Barth, Cummins’ Global Direct
Women’s History Month is a time for recognizing the central role of women in U.S. history. For Cummins, it is also about highlighting the significance of diversity and inclusion. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve invited employees to share their personal stories, helping others understand what this month represents, as well as the importance of an inclusive workplace year round.
On World Water Day (March 22), here’s a look at seven ways Cummins is working to conserve and protect this critical natural resource and educate future generations about its importance. 1. We Set Aggressive Goals Cummins has been setting goals to reduce its water and energy use and to increase recycling for several years, now. The company has seen tremendous success in reducing the water i
Women’s History Month is a time for recognizing the central role of women in U.S. history. For Cummins, it is also about highlighting the significance of diversity and inclusion. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve invited employees to share their personal stories, helping others to understand what this month represents, as well as the importance of an inclusive workplace year round.
It’s hard to imagine a way 2016 could have been a better year for the diversity procurement program at Cummins. In April, the company was recognized by the National Business Inclusion Consortium in its inaugural 2016 NBIC Best-of-the Best Top 30 Corporations for Inclusion. Then in August, Cummins was inducted into the Billion Dollar Roundtable, a prestigious advocate for best practices in co
“Over the last 11 years, we have seen an impressive shift in societal expectations, aggressive emergence of new laws and regulation and geopolitical swings that can further disrupt the balance,” said Ethisphere CEO Timothy Erblich. “We have also seen how companies honored as the World’s Most Ethical respond to these challenges. They invest in their local communities around the world, embrace strat
Women’s History Month is a time for recognizing the central role of women in U.S. history. For Cummins, it is also about highlighting the significance of diversity and inclusion. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve invited employees to share their personal stories, helping others understand what this month represents, as well as the importance of an inclusive workplace year round. Employee
March is Women's History Month. To celebrate, we're featuring an ongoing series of articles throughout the month highlighting gender equality champions at Cummins Inc. These Cummins employees have each taken the UN’s #HeForShe pledge, joining over 1.3 million individuals who are taking action to create a gender-equal world. We’ll feature one profile a day starting Monday, March 6, 2017 thr
The scene should have been picturesque: A stream running through a suburban village near Beijing, China, located not far from two national parks and reservoirs. Except it was anything but idyllic. A growing population meant many private sewage pipelines discharged waste into the stream. For the 25 million people touched by the local watershed, that meant the increased possibility of waterborne
These Cummins employees have each taken the UN’s #HeForShe pledge, joining over 1.3 million individuals who are taking action to create a gender-equal world. We’ll feature one profile a day starting Monday, March 6, 2017 through Friday, March 10, 2017. The fourth Q&A in our #HeForShe profile series features Tim Proctor, Executive Director of Product Management and Market Inno
These Cummins employees have each taken the UN’s #HeForShe pledge, joining over 1.3 million individuals who are taking action to create a gender-equal world. We’ll feature one profile a day starting Monday, March 6, 2017 through Friday, March 10, 2017. The third Q&A in our #HeForShe profile series features Priscila Mendes, Indirect Purchasing Leader, Cummins Inc. Q. What i
These Cummins employees have each taken the UN’s #HeForShe pledge, joining over 1.3 million individuals who are taking action to create a gender-equal world. We’ll feature one profile a day starting Monday, March 6, 2017 through Friday, March 10, 2017. The second Q&A in our #HeForShe profile series features Chad Buehler, a sourcing manager for Cummins. Q. What is your moti
These Cummins employees have each taken the UN's #HeForShe pledge, joining over 1.3 million individuals who are taking action to create a gender-equal world. We'll feature one profile a day starting Monday, March 6, 2017 through Friday, March 10, 2017. Kicking off our #HeForShe profile series is Kevin Matiko, a Cummins engineer with HMLD Off-highway for combustion performance and emis
Cummins’ successful Energy Champions initiative, which trained employees to look for ways to save energy in plants, facilities and offices, is evolving into the company’s Environmental Champions program. “We wanted sites to have a holistic view when reviewing facility projects, not just look through the lens of one media like energy,” said Nichole Morris, Environmental Manager and Cummins’ Wate
For three years in a row, more than 70 percent of Cummins employees have participated in the company’s Every Employee Every Community (EEEC) program, investing more than 400,000 hours in 2016 alone to build stronger communities around the world. Although the EEEC program provides employees at least four hours of work time annually to devote to community improvement, many invest much more than t
Sure, Cummins powers trucks. But you might be surprised at what else we either power or provide dependable backup power to ensure smooth operations. Here’s just a few: Statue of Liberty For more than 130 years the Statue of Liberty has been welcoming visitors to New York City from Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Today, Cummins technology provides reliable ancillary power for this American
Black History Month is a time for recognizing the central role of African-Americans in U.S. history. For Cummins, it is also about highlighting the significance of diversity and inclusion. In honor of Black History Month, we’ve invited employees to share their personal stories, helping others to understand what this month represents, as well as the importance of an inclusive workplace year ro
Cummins Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of five exceptional leaders to the position of Vice President, effective March 1, 2025. These leaders bring diverse experience, backgrounds and skillsets to Cummins, and they have each had a profound impact on our company, our customers and our people. “These promotions reflect the outstanding business and leadership contributi
Cummins Inc. is pleased to announce two important changes to the Cummins Leadership Team, effective March 15. “Cummins is fortunate to have strong and capable leaders who are dedicated to advancing our Destination Zero strategy and delivering outstanding results for our customers and business,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins. “I am proud to promote two experienced, people-
From a young age, Kim M. had a natural curiosity for problem-solving and a passion for innovation. Growing up in Reynosa, Mexico, she was always drawn to the challenge of finding creative solutions. This drive led her to pursue a degree in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Eager to expand her horizons, she actively participated in student organi
‘The Planet and Me’ webinar series features expert conversations packed with actionable insights to drive meaningful change. When it comes to change, and change leadership, NextMapping™ founder Cheryl Cran is the authority. Whether you are a manager, engineer or sales professional, Cran says the key to successful innovation is confronting your own resistance to change. With this knowledge
Kim T. is a prime example of the impact that passion, expertise, and collaboration can have within a global company. As a Tech Ops Project Management and Cybersecurity Engineer at Cummins, Kim plays a critical role in safeguarding the company's digital infrastructure. Her work focuses on ensuring the integrity of systems and protecting valuable data, which is vital to the company’s mission of powe
In recognition of the indisputable role that education plays in advancing global peace, sustainability and unity, since 2019, the United Nations has recognized January 24 as the International Day of Education. The day is a call to action for governments, corporations, communities and individuals to help address some of the world’s most intractable problems by supporting high-quality educational ex
Marina Savelli joined Cummins Inc. three decades ago, starting her career in finance. She recently began her latest role as Vice President of the Engine Business Off-Highway Markets, where she leads our operations for industrial segments such as construction, agriculture, defense, and more. Marina's vision and experience have been instrumental in helping drive Cummins' growth and success over the
In the dynamic landscape of corporate careers, Schuyla J. stands out as a testament to the power of embracing potential. For 14 years, she has played an integral role at Cummins Inc., driven by her willingness to seize opportunities and take calculated risks. Schuyla is the Executive Director of Ethics and Compliance, overseeing Investigations, Right Environment, Diversity Compliance and Data P
We are living in transformational times. All will be affected. It is a business and moral imperative that companies ensure a just transition for all, particularly in the communities where we work and live. Effective corporate responsibility in times of change requires a flexible community engagement model, one that can both organize a company’s resources at scale and adapt to regional differenc
Cummins Inc. is constantly seeking ways to improve the efficiency of fleet service and maintenance events. We know that time spent waiting for repairs can impede a customer’s ability to complete their job on time. Longer downtimes can trigger a ripple effect of delays across the entire fleet. What is Cummins’ Optimized Diagnostics? Cummins’ service tools, such as Guidanz®, QuickServe® Online
The shift to cleaner, sustainable fuel alternatives has become more critical than ever as countries and industries work to combat climate change. Broader adoption of renewable diesel is a key part of Cummins Inc.’s effort to provide customers with the widest range of lower-carbon fuel alternatives for their powertrains through our Destination Zero strategy. Let’s dive into what renewable diesel
With the advancement of connectivity and telematic technologies, the way customers care for their powertrain is changing. Vehicle service was often reactive – components were only repaired when they broke. Today, maintenance is predictive, increasing efficiency, maintenance accuracy and fleet performance. Such improvements are not only translating to increased uptime but also significant cost savi
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) launched a new 15L diesel engine for the Off Highway market at Intermat 2024. This new product is displayed alongside a wide range of Cummins off-highway technologies on Booth 5a D063 at Intermat, in Paris, France April 24-27, 2024. The Next Generation X15 diesel engine maintains reliability and reduces operating costs, while delivering reduced emissions and improv
There are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a new truck for your fleet or business. You may have considered common decisions like lease or buy, or day cab or sleeper. Have you thought about how your truck will be connected? Engine connectivity, also referred to as telematics, is crucial for every new truck in your fleet. It gives you helpful tools for anticipating service needs, maxim
The commercial transportation industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the global push to reduce emissions. In parallel, our customers and fleet operators are trying to achieve more sustainable operations through improved fuel economy and efficient performance. As fuel technologies evolve, it is crucial to understand how Electronic Control Units (ECUs) will evolve to support
Digital technologies are transforming the world. In our personal lives we are growing used to interacting with connected devices every day in our homes, cars, and at work. Today, many new cars come with digital features that improve safety, increase efficiency, and bring new levels of convenience to our everyday lives. Commercial vehicles are no different, with digital fleet management t
