Today, Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) and global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announce availability of the industry’s first 15-liter natural gas engine in the Fifth Generation Freightliner Cascadia. Freightliner, a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and a division of DTNA, has opened orders for the Fifth Generation Cascadia trucks equipped with the Cummins X15N. The offering comes eight months after Cummins began full production of the X15N, marking the first of the Cummins HELM™ engine platforms.

Behind every reliable power solution is a team of experts who ensure it all runs smoothly.    We live in a world where we strive to have every piece of machinery working seamlessly, and that’s the reality Cummins’ service teams create by ensuring the reliability and longevity of power solutions across the globe.     From proactive maintenance to personalized support, Kim and Claudia explore how Cummins helps customers across various industries, ensuring they can rely on their power systems every day.   

Jennifer Rumsey says she achieved her dream job when she became Cummins’ Vice President – Chief Technical Officer in 2015. Today, she leads the company’s global technical organization, responsible for research and engineering across Cummins’ four business units.

“The company delivered strong financial results in the first quarter of 2025 led by record performance in our Power Systems Segment,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO. “I want to thank our global employees for their commitment to delivering for our customers in an increasingly challenging environment. Due to growing economic uncertainty driven by tariffs, we have withdrawn our full year forecast.” 

Spring is a season of new beginnings, making it the perfect time to give your vehicle’s brake system a fresh start. Just like spring cleaning clears out the clutter, a thorough brake inspection helps address the wear and tear left behind by winter. Cold temperatures, road salt, moisture, and debris all take a toll on brake components, especially in heavy-duty and commercial vehicles. Conducting a full post-winter brake inspection can improve safety, enhance performance, and reduce the risk of unexpected downtime in the busy months ahead.

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 report some in-cab technologies are considered too demanding and chip away at a driver’s time and satisfaction. 

Cummins is set to make a commanding statement at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show with the official display of the all-new X15D engine - a high-performance, next generation diesel engine.  Known as the PX-15 in Paccar's recently launched DAF XG cabover, the X15D is available exclusively with Euro 6 emissions compliance and introduces a new benchmark in on-highway engine performance.  "Cummins has taken internal combustion to the next level with the X15D," says Sean McLean, Director and General Manager of On-Highway Business for Cummins South Pacific.