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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

For David D., becoming a Cummins Resident Technician wasn’t something he mapped out from the beginning—it was something that grew naturally from curiosity, hard work and a genuine passion for engines and people. As of December 2025, David will mark 14 years with Cummins, a journey that has taken him far beyond what he first imagined when he entered trade school. David’s path into the industry beg