The C10 has been nominated for the clean air category of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award. From the TDEC GESA website: “The high quality of life Tennessee offers is due...
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11th Run MPG Stats
The last test run of 2017. Here are the results. And in case you missed it - here's an infographic highlighting 2017's accomplishments. Clink on the link to the ECM image to see the rest of the results during NextGen C11’s 10th test...
2017 Dealer of the Year
From the bottom of our hearts, huge thanks to our partners and customers. We are extremely proud of what we accomplished in 2017 and look forward to taking that momentum into 2018. Everyone at Cumberland realizes this does not happen without great...
Calculate Your Annual Diesel Fuel Costs (and Potential Savings)
We recently revamped our Fuel Cost Calculator! Now, instead of downloading an excel file, you can calculate your annual fuel costs (and potential savings) right in your browser. Check it out now. Even better, email the results to yourself, so you...
Calculate Your Diesel Emissions
We're always looking for helpful tools to measure the overall impacts of the C10 truck. The EPA has a tool on their website to calculate your Diesel Emissions Quantifier (DEQ). Use it to understand your current fleet’s emissions profile and how...
Freezing Air Brakes?
Sub-Freezing Temperatures Wreak Havoc This time of year can add up to costly inconveniences and down-time. The freezing temperatures are hard on trucks and other equipment. A little bit of preventative maintenance can mean the difference in...
10th Run MPG Stats
NextGen C10 is fresh off its latest test run and performing as well as Santa and his reindeer on Christmas Eve. And considering Santa and his reindeer run off cookies, milk and carrots, that’s extremely impressive! Over 12,494 miles, NextGen C10...
9th Run MPG Stats
Before we started the 9th C10 test run, I asked our customer to put a driver in the C10 demo truck that was NOT his best driver. I wanted to prove the C10 would make a bigger impact on new or less skilled drivers than a company’s best drivers. For...
Parking Lot Accident Exposure Increases during the Holidays!
As we are drawing near to the holiday season it is time to remind drivers of the exposures that exist in parking lots as they make deliveries and pickups. This holiday season pay special attention when operating in a parking lot and observe the...
Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday
Sunday, November 5, 2017 is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Make sure that all of your drivers are aware that the change to daylight savings will occur. Caution route drivers especially that the amount of daylight will change...
RACEto10MPG Featured in TDEC OEP’s Monthly Transportation Newsletter
On Friday, October 27, the TDEC's (Tennessee Department of Energy and Conservation) Office of Energy Programs put our their monthly newsletter, which featured a section on Heavy-Duty trucks that have achieved 10+ Miles to the Gallon. Cumberland is...
C10 RACEto10MPG featured on Cummins website
Cumberland's C10 project has been featured on the Cummins website. Check it out here.
Operation Safe Driver Week is Oct. 15-21
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced that its 2017 Operation Safe Driver Week would be held during Oct. 15-21, 2017. During this event, law enforcement agencies throughout North America will engage in increased traffic safety...
People’s Choice and LT Walkaround WINNER!
Cumberland is excited to share that Patrick Mendenhall won International’s live LT Walkaround Contest this past weekend at NACV! The LT Walkaround Contest was judged by industry experts and tested product knowledge about International’s LT....
The Race to 10 Miles Per Gallon
All, as many of you know, over the course of several years, the Cumberland International Fleet team has been striving to produce a truck that gets 10 miles per gallon. That project yielded a truck we call the C10. The C10 has been on demo runs...
11.2 MPG! —>In case you missed it – RACEto10MPG round up
Here's a round-up of #RACEto10MPG updates you may have missed - 11.2 MPG! 8th Run Update Cumberland's C10 Changed the Way I Drive Gooch's Driving Tips Gooch's Mid-Trip Review Driver Bio: David Gooch Second Run Launch 9.9 MPG! 7th Run Update James...
Cumberland’s C10 Changed the Way I Drive
"I want to thank everybody at Sharp Transport, Cumberland, International. Everyone who gave me the opportunity to do this. I believe driving this truck [Cumberland's C10], has changed the way I'll drive the truck I'm in now." - David Gooch (11.2...
8th Run MPG Stats – 11.2 Miles Per Gallon!!! #RACEto10MPG
Here's our 8th run update from Jarit Cornelius, VP Maintenance/Compliance at Sharp Transport, who we partnered with on the #RACEto10MPG. We are excited share the results. We at Sharp Transport, Inc. are proud to announce the RACEto10MPG...
Gooch’s Tips to Get 10 MPG
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,...
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...
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...