Cummins Inc. said Vice President and Chief Technical Officer Steve Charlton is retiring on July 1 and is being succeeded by Jennifer Rumsey as vice president of engineering in the company’s engine unit.
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Schumer to Foxx: Step it Up on ELDs
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June 2, 2014April Trailer Orders Rise 20.2% as Fleets Begin to Add Capacity
New trailer orders rose 20.2% in April from a year earlier, ACT Research reported, as more fleets begin to add equipment, rather than just replace existing units.
June 2, 2014TT Gets Behind-the-Scenes Look at Indianapolis 500
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May 27, 2014Proper Engine Maintenance Necessary to Extend Life of DPFs, Managers Say
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May 26, 2014Minnesota Carrier Files Lawsuit Against Caterpillar Over Acert Engines
The final generation of diesel truck engines manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. has generated yet another civil lawsuit, this one filed by Minnesota carrier Scenic Boundaries Trans Inc.
May 12, 2014Jones to Retire From Cummins; Boerger Named Successor
Cummins Inc. Vice President Jeff Jones will complete a 37-year career with the independent engine maker, retiring at midyear, the company said May 8.
May 8, 2014