At Cummins, we strive every day to improve the quality of life for people in the communities where we operate, here in the United States and around the world. As a result of our efforts and those of other leading companies, America’s business community has decreased greenhouse gas emissions, improved energy efficiency, conserved water, reduced waste and protected the environment – achievements that benefit the United States and the entire world.

Cummins achieved its water and energy goals in 2015, but still has a considerable way to go to meet its 2020 recycling goals. “The environmental teams around the globe truly had an outstanding year,” said Mark Dhennin, Director of Energy Efficiency and Environment at Cummins.  “There was a lot of effort that went into delivering on our commitments, which our environmental professionals met with great skill and enthusiasm.”

Cummins constantly looks for new ways to help operators and fleet managers maximize uptime and stay ahead of any problems that might arise on the road. Earlier this year, Cummins launched the latest INLINE data link adapter to provide more fleet connectivity for customers around the world.

At Bauma 2016 in Munich, Cummins unveiled its new generation of ultra-low emissions engines spanning 100 to 430 hp (75-321 kW) designed to meet the 2019 EU Stage V emissions regulations with simpler, EGR-free (exhaust gas recirculation) architecture. This lineup of engines improves fuel efficiency and our new Single Module aftertreatment technology saves up to 50 percent envelope space, delivering exciting new options for European equipment manufacturers.

Five years ago, Banudas Sarak cultivated his barren farmland, producing a single crop just once a year. By 2015, his crops multiplied, yielding 12 months of work and an additional $8,000 in annual income. He is one of many near Phaltan, India whose lives have improved significantly because of Cummins India’s “Model Villages” program. “I am thankful to Cummins for showing the way,” Sarak said. “There is no looking back.”

You don't become the world's largest rental truck fleet without making some pretty savvy moves. Starting in 2013, Jack Doheny Companies invested in a transition that continues paying dividends for its customers and the bottom line, converting its medium- and heavy-duty truck fleet to Cummins engines. Headquartered in Northville, Michigan, Jack Doheny rents and sells commercial sewer vacuum trucks and street sweepers to contractors and municipalities via twenty-two service locations across the U.S. and Canada, generating more than $250 million in annual sales.

The FAMA 2015 Chairman’s Award was recently presented to Chris Crowel, Motorhome and Emergency Vehicle Engine Market Leader at Cummins, during the 2016 Fire Department Instructor Conference & Exhibition (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana.

If you’re in the market for a new semi-truck, you might start by researching online, but your next stop will likely be the dealer. After all, you want to see what’s on the lot, kick the tires and check out the engines firsthand. Dealers are an excellent resource with tons of knowledge. Asking the right questions about your engine options will help you select a rig you can rely on for years to come. Here are five questions you should always ask…

Sometimes, the true test of a company comes when times are challenging. Despite weak global markets, Cummins achieved record results in its environmental and community engagement efforts in 2015, according to the company’s new 2015-2016 Sustainability Progress Report.

It's amazing how a game of Jenga can encourage safe behavior. O.K., the “Live It. Lead It.” safety training for employees at Cummins involves a lot more than stacking blocks. But many participating employees say the class is doing more to promote safety than any training they’ve ever taken.