What are some tips you can provide other companies to achieve 10 MPG? "Trust the cruise control. It does what it needs to do. Set your speed and leave it alone. Don't override it. Stay off your breaks as much as possible." - David Gooch (11.2 MPG,...
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You’re not going to believe our next #RACEto10MPG C10 Update
....so we're going to have someone from Sharp Transport write the run recap. Be on the lookout. Gooch in Meteor Crater, AZ.
David Gooch’s Mid-Trip Review (#RACEto10MPG)
Second Run is Underway; First Run Results are IN!
ICYMI: The results are in for the First Run in the RACE to 10 MPG! And the second run is well underway. David Gooch, of Sharp Transport has stepped up to the plate and ready to rock.
Driver Bio: David Gooch – Race to 10 MPG
David Gooch David is from Elkmont, Alabama. His professional driving career started 22.5 years ago when he got out of the US Army. After completely driving school, he took a position with Sharp Transport and has been there ever since. He has won...
7th Run: MPG Stats: RACEto10MPG Update
Round 1 of the Race to 10 MPG has been completed and results are best to date for NextGen C10! James Thorne, veteran driver from Sharp Transport, was able to reach 9.86 MPG overall fuel economy. Thorne’s 5,421 mile journey started in Tennessee and...
How Do I Get 10 Miles Per Gallon with My Fleet Trucks?
Well, we're so happy you asked. We happen to know how you can get 10 (or more) mpg with your whole truck fleet. Cumberland International Trucks partnered with Sharp Transport to do just that. Some of the secret sauce is our C10 truck. It's an...
CUMBERLAND RECOGNIZED AS A DIAMOND EDGE℠ CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL TRUCK DEALER
Media contact: Holly Czuba, 615-478-8549 Web site: cumberlandtrucks.com International Truck Recognizes High-Performing Dealers for Their Commitment to Improving Service Dwell Time NASHVILLE, TN – September 1, 2017 – Cumberland today announced that...
RACEto10MPG Trip Update
Our first driver in the #RACEto10MPG, James Thorne, is on the verge of closing out his run. He's spoken to Chase Adkins of Sharp Transport a few times with some trip updates where he has talked about truck features, trip details and MPG...
James talks about the LT’s Lane Assist Safety Feature (Bendix Wingman Fusion)
Setting Fuel Economy aside for a moment, listen to James, our first driver, speak about the LT's lane assist safety feature, part of the Bendix Wingman Fusion.
Driver 1 – Trip Update
We spoke to James earlier this week and he sent us a few shots from his trip out to San Bernandino. He sounded comfortable, averaging "right around 10 miles per gallon".
RACEto10MPG featured in Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT)
The Race to 10 MPG is getting great coverage. Here Sharp and Cumberland's partnership is highlighted in an article on HDT. "Last year, our annual special June fuel issue focused on the question of how feasible it was to hit 10 mpg in real-world...
Fuel Economy & Climbing Diesel Prices – C10 Covered in Transport Topics
Cumberland's NextGen C10 has been featured in Transport Topics. Here's an excerpt of the article and a link to the full piece. "The U.S. average price for regular gasoline rose 0.6 cent to $2.384 a gallon. The cost is 23.5 cents more than it was a...
In case you missed it…
Watch our launch video! The RACE to 10 MPG started on Friday, August 18. #RACEt010MPG
It Starts Today
Cumberland has teamed up with Sharp Transport in a campaign to hit 10 Miles Per Gallon. #RACEto10MPG Over the next four weeks follow udpates for the Race to 10 MPG by joining our email list and/or following Cumberland and Sharp Transport. We’ll be...
Driver Bio: James Thorne – Race to 10 MPG
James Thorne James has been married to his lovely wife, Nikki for 27 years. They have 3 boys, aged 27, 25 and 15. James lives in Shelbyville, TN where he and his family have owned and operate Funny Farm Acres, a mobile petting zoo, for the past 7...
6th Run – MPG Stats – C10 – TN’s Best Fleet Truck
It’s been a few weeks since our last update… And for good reason! Over the last 10,686 miles, NextGen C10 has had its BEST test run to date averaging over 9.5 MPG. The 6th Test Run took NextGen C10 to Mississippi, South Carolina, California and...
Tennessee Highway Patrol Looking Good in Newly Wrapped International ProStar
Read more about Teens & Trucks Driving Simulator semi here.
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Cumberland Fire Attends 49th Annual Conference for TN Fire Chiefs Association
July 22-25, 2017 Embassy Suites - Murfreesboro, TN Cumberland Fire Apparatus & Equipment is attending the TFCA! The TFCA 2017 Annual Conference is a great training opportunity. This year’s program will help today’s fire chiefs and tomorrow’s...
Fifth Run – MPG Stats – C10 – Tennesee’s Fuel Efficient Class 8 Fleet Truck
The fifth test run may be the most impressive run to date… First, we were able to get our International LT C10 into a 900 truck fleet that does not run International trucks. After all, our goal is to have customers and potential customers run the...
New Sutphen Fire Truck Goes on Tour and then to the Lebanon Fire Department
Ever seen a shiny new fire truck? This new Sutphen is lookin' slick with a black bumper. It's going to a few conferences before making it's way to the fine folks at Lebanon Fire Department. Oh yeah, dog not included (that's Karma). See this...
New Holland celebrates 100 years of tractor production – Vintage Photos Included
Did you know that 2017 marks 100 years of New Holland tractors?? • 100 years of tractor production celebrated with vintage and modern tractors on New Holland’s LAMMA stand • Celebratory book published by Blue Force enthusiast club, launched at...
C10 Featured in Heavy Duty Trucking – Tennessee International Dealer Turns Heads With Fuel Efficiency Demo Truck
HDT published a story on our NextGen C10. Check it out: "In the 1960s, when performance was king, it wasn’t unusual for dealerships to take stock muscle cars and customize them to create highly desirable street machines that are avidly sought after...
Smashville Watch Parties for Game 5 & 6 on Broadway and Music City Walk of Fame Park to Support Nashville Predators Stanley Cup Finals Bid
“Broadway Smash” Parties for Games 5 and 6 Will Include Large Screens and Feature Additional Space at Bridgestone Arena for Game 5, Music City Walk of Fame Park for Game 6 The City of Nashville, the Nashville Predators, Country Music Association...
Nashville’s Traffic & Projected Growth
For those of you who've been in Nashville for a while, you'll have a good grasp on how traffic patterns have changed. Congestion is a fact in Nashville and surrounding areas. Last week, at the Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Awards and Forum,...
Third Run MPG Stats – C10
3rd Run Details The 3rd test run is different than any test performed with either demo truck thus far. The first customer wanted the truck back! He wanted to run the same routes at 68 mph (vs. 65 mph). After hesitation, we agreed. And… the results...
Game 4 Tonight! Go Preds!
The Nashville Predators face off in Game 4 of the Conference Finals against the Anaheim Ducks tonight at 7:00 pm CST. If you're not lucky enough to attend at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville Guru suggests the top 10 places to watch the big game in...
Cumberland International Truck Participates in Opportunity NOW: Nashville’s Youth Employment Initiative
From June 5th -July 13th, 2017, you may see a new face around CIT Nashville’s parts warehouse. Cumberland International Trucks will be participating in a summer internship program launched this year by Mayor Megan Barry. Our parts intern will be...
Second Run MPG Stats – C10
The NextGen C10 has completed it's second demo run. **Run Details** The second run for NextGen C10 can be split into two legs. The first leg went from Middle Tennessee to Southern California roundtrip. According to our telematics, the driver was...