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October may seem far away, but it’s never too early to make time for driver safety. The Cummins Corporate Health & Safety team will be hosting the second annual Road Safety Expo on Saturday, October 24. The event will take place at the Dorel Juvenile Group in Columbus, Indiana. The Corporate Health & Safety team has partnered up with multiple local businesses and nonprofit organizations
Ken Federle is the Executive Director of Research and Development at Cummins Emission Solutions. We recently caught up with him to ask about the new Single Module product for heavy-duty trucks and how the design was developed. Interviewer: The Single Module is a revolutionary product. Tell us a little about where the concept came from. Ken: We heard clearly from our customers that
There is no better word to describe the Winnipeg Redefining Tour stop than wonderful. The day was absolutely fantastic. We had abundant sunshine with temperatures at 28⁰C (83⁰F) and very little wind. Approximately 250 guests attended and their reaction to the products and technologies on display were all positive, with the star of the show being the one of a kind show trailer!
As a global company operating in over 190 countries, Cummins encourages its employees to look for ways to improve the communities in which they live. This past June, Mark Levett, Vice President - Corporate Responsibility, visited Mexico to learn more about how Cummins employees are leading improvement projects that are helping the region. Joined by Ignacio Garcia, Vice President of the Mexico A
The Redefining Tour has been on the road for 33 days! Our trucks have rolled over a lot of pavement and cast their headlights on some exciting places in the first month of the tour. Let us break it down for you… Our trucks have… Traveled over 2,000 miles Rolled over more than 70 highways and roads Our drivers have… Clocked over 35 hours behind the wheel The fleet ha
We don’t walk to places like people once did. We use our cars to get to work, the store, a friend’s house, everywhere; as a result, fuel efficient vehicles are in high demand. But the demand reaches further than just your average car or truck. Cummins On-Highway customers want to improve their fuel economy too. That’s why in 2014, the Cummins India Area Business Office created a council dedicat
When customer feedback pointed to an inadequate process for ordering replacement turbo parts, Gerben Van De Biezen, Regional Sales Manager in Europe, formed a team to streamline the process. The Net Promoter System (NPS) showed that Cummins customers felt their requests for Vehicle Off Road (VOR) orders weren’t being answered with enough urgency; they expected an estimate on lead-time and cost
What once took shape as science fiction concept in books and movies, now riddles its way into day-to-day life: the Internet of Things (IoT). In the Internet’s short history, technology has leapt from clunky computers to wearable technologies like the iWatch, creating the web of connected “things.” These ever-changing technologies not only bemuse the modern world but also give promise of a longe
On National Women in Engineering Day, held June 23 in the United Kingdom, employees from Cummins Power Generation (CPG) stayed busy by working across sites in Kent, Peterborough and Stamford, England in support of the Cummins Women in Technology (CWiT) forum, an initiative championed by Cummins’ Chief Technical Officer, John Wall. Their aim? To encourage careers in STEM and promote opportunities f
Editor’s Note: This is the seventh in a series of articles highlighting Cummins’ 2014 Environmental Challenge winners. Drinking water is of primary concern for parts of the world that are prone to drought. City officials in Xiangyang, China, which recently suffered a severe drought, have been concerned with the scarcity of water. Cummins China, CXCMC, chose to focus on the region for
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of articles highlighting Cummins’ 2014 Environmental Challenge winners. Follow us on Twitter @Cummins to be notified of new articles. At Cummins’ one of our values is to take Corporate Responsibility in communities in which we serve. As a company we are always looking to improve and serve the areas in which we operate from. Pu
Cummins is quickly making our mark on the great north as we traveled with our five-truck fleet through Ohio, Michigan, and made our first foray outside of the US into Canada. The Redefining Tour stopped just outside of Canada’s largest city, Toronto, in Mississauga at the Cummins Eastern Canada distributorship. It was a great few days spent in the area last week connecting with
Cummins’ Vice President - Chief Technology Officer, Dr. John Wall, and two California professors are the latest recipients of a prestigious award presented Thursday, June 25 that recognizes outstanding lifetime achievement in air-quality research, science and technology. The Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards are presented annually by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), one of the most influen
Barbecue and lots of ice water were the name of the game last week as hundreds of customers, dealers, Cummins employees and Cummins fans filled the parking lots of the Columbus Engine Plant in Columbus, Indiana, the Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, and Cummins Bridgeway Branch 003 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for our first three Redefining Tour stops. We had sweltering heat in Columbus and heavy
In early June, the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau (Beijing EPB) held a ceremony to recognize Beijing EPB, Beijing Public Transit (BJPT) and Cummins Inc. in their joint efforts to seek innovative approaches to further reduce emissions for public transit buses. Fang Li, Deputy Director of Beijing EPB and Zhong Qianghua, Deputy General Manager of Beijing Public Transit joined Tom Linebarg
On June 8, under the theme of “Unleashing the Richness of 40 Years, Break Forth to the New Normal,” Cummins representatives and key stakeholders met in Beijing to celebrate Cummins China’s 40th anniversary. Leaders from all of Cummins’ joint venture partners in China were present at the milestone event, including Dongfeng Motor (partner for Dongfeng Cummins engine JV), Foton Motor (par
Cummins is pleased to announce the release of the QuickServe Online Mobile App for Apple iOS and Android devices. Ever wanted to know which part options and parts are available for an engine? Want to know the engine dataplate information? Need to know what a fault code means, which codes are dependent on it and which one to fix first? We have the solution for you, 24 hours a day, seven days a w
Nope, not Santa…but you can expect to see the color red! We all remember that feeling the night before Christmas. Excitement filled the air and the anticipation of what was going to be under the tree kept many of us up all night. Well, here at Cummins, we have that exact same feeling as we are only days away from the kick off of our much anticipated Redefining Tour! It has b
Accelera™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. [NYSE: CMI], will unveil a fully electric, ultra-low-floor axle engineered to improve accessibility, efficiency and performance for modern city buses. This latest innovation in sustainable transit technology will be on display at Busworld, Oct. 4-9 in Brussels, Belgium. “We’re excited to introduce our newest eAxle s
Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems, a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicles announces the new ProTec Independent Front Suspension (IFS) system, specifically designed for buses and coaches. As seen for the first time at the Busworld event (Brussels, 4-9 October 2025, stand 810), the new product is designed to be a “drop-in”
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global leader in power technology, announced today its selection for a $2.1M grant from the Centralia Coal Transition Grants Energy Technology Board to support the continued development and testing of hybrid haul truck systems at the Proving Grounds – Centralia (PGC) in Washington State. The funding, which will support activities through 2027 – including technology deve
The first to market application of Cummins Valvetrain Technologies’ High Power Density® (HPD®) engine brake will be on Cummins’ new X10™ engine destined for heavy and medium-duty vehicles , serving vocational, regional haul or transit bus fleet customers. The X10 engine is part of Cummins’ HELM™ fuel-agnostic engine lineup, where it replaces both the L9 and the X12 engines. The 1
For Jacob, a Graduate Engineer at Cummins Turbo Technologies, the journey from student to full-time engineer has been one of growth, collaboration, and purpose. After completing a one-year placement with Cummins, Jacob returned just two months ago as a graduate engineer—and he’s already making an impact. “What I enjoy most is the collaboration,” Jacob shares. “I get to work across different
Meet Tom B., General Manager at Cummins Inc., whose career journey is a testament to growth, curiosity and a deep passion for the engines that power the world. Tom’s journey began 18.5 years ago when he was working for a small Cummins dealer. “I started doing minor work on Cummins engines and fell in love with the product,” he recalls. That passion led him to pursue a career at Cummins. T
When it comes to power technology, the future is shaped by the decisions we make today. In this episode, Kim sits down with Tara to explore what sustainability really means for Cummins and why it’s more than a buzzword. It’s a strategy. A mindset. A movement. Together, they unpack Cummins’ Destination Zero strategy, circular economy principles, and the role design plays in build
What’s it like being an intern at Cummins? Here’s a hint: it’s not about coffee runs or simply note-taking. In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Josie and Mason from the Global Brand Team to talk about the real work, impact and growth that happens when young talent gets a seat at the table. From leading global calls to updating websites and creating brand content, these two ar
Sometimes the spark for a lifelong career begins in the most unexpected places. For Suman S., it was a hobby course in electronic circuits that sparked a fascination with how technology could solve real-world problems. That early curiosity inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering, where she deepened her expertise and gained a global perspective on innovation and collabora
Batteries do more than store energy. They’re reshaping how the world is powered. In this episode of Power Onward, Kim sits down with Aaron to discuss the role of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the global energy transition. From commercial buildings to remote islands, Aaron explains how this all-in-one technology brings cleaner, smarter power wherever it’s needed. Learn
Picture a future where building a zero-emissions vehicle feels as simple as snapping together LEGO bricks. That’s the mindset Accelera by Cummins is bringing to clean energy, offering flexible solutions that meet customers wherever they are in their transition to smarter, cleaner power. In this episode, Kim and Kat get hands-on with the idea of building electric power systems li
Tommy R., a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) student at Cummins, is turning a lifelong passion for mechanics into a promising career. Since joining the company in 2022, he has brought a strong work ethic and a collaborative spirit to every project he’s part of. Before coming to Cummins, Tommy built his mechanical skills through roles in appliance installation and automotive repair. His enthu
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
