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SuperTruck II Results with Improved Fuel and Freight Efficiency

SuperTruck II Results with Improved Fuel and Freight Efficiency

Navistar revealed the results of the International® SuperTruck II, a project in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). International SuperTruck II demonstrates 16 miles per gallon (MPG) fuel efficiency through hybridization and a...

C10 – Seventh Demo Run Stats

C10 – Seventh Demo Run Stats

The C10's 7th Run. The C10 is back from its latest run! Below are some impressive results considering the top speed was set to 69 MPH.  Check out the latest stats from the C10's seventh run.Stats on the Seventh Demo Run615-598-2120 What’s the C10?...

C10 – Sixth Demo Run Stats

C10 – Sixth Demo Run Stats

The C10's 6th Run After testing this truck in less than optimal conditions, we’ve finally put the C10 on the road to show what this trucks was built to do*. A few of the impressive facts about this run: Ran over 11,000 miles The C10 spent 22% of...

C10 – Fith Demo Run Stats

C10 – Fith Demo Run Stats

The C10's 5th Run Common objections to the C10: "That truck won’t work in my operation." "We haul heavy." "What about when you get off the interstate?" If you've ever thought any of these things about the C10 - then here's your chance to see the...

C10 – Fourth Demo Run Stats

C10 – Fourth Demo Run Stats

The C10's 4th Run is One for the Record Books - But maybe not for the reasons you'd guess... I’m certain some of you think the C10 is smoke and mirrors. You think, “It’s not realistic!”, or “It won’t work in my application.” Well, this is a trip...

[Video] Up Close and Personal with the C10

[Video] Up Close and Personal with the C10

Stay tuned - we have some updates coming your way later this month, but for now enjoy this awesome video featuring our C10! What’s the C10? What's the RACEto10MPG? 615-598-2120 Headquarters 333 Plus Park BlvdNashville, TN 37217 (615)...

C10 – Third Demo Run Stats

C10 – Third Demo Run Stats

We had an awesome third run with the C10! Round 3 is in the books.  Over the holidays, the C10 made a few trips across the Eastern United States.  Even though weather and terrain weren’t optimal for setting new MPG records, the last 14,441 miles...

C10 3rd Edition – Second Demo Run Stats

C10 3rd Edition – Second Demo Run Stats

We had a great second run with the 3rd Edition of the C10! First, we took the C10 running North and South hauling the US Mail.  This most recent trip went out west several times hauling automotive parts to supply one of middle Tennessee's auto...

C10 3rd Edition – First Demo Run Stats

C10 3rd Edition – First Demo Run Stats

We had a fantastic first run with the C10! The truck had 6 different drivers, traveled a loop from Chicago – Jacksonville thru Nashville and hauled U.S mail as well as general freight.   Over the 4 week period the truck accumulated over 14,000...

C10 17th Run MPG Stats – 4% Fuel Efficiency Increase

C10 17th Run MPG Stats – 4% Fuel Efficiency Increase

This last demo run with the C10 increased Fuel Efficiency by 4% with the added use of TruckWings by XStream Trucking. "TruckWingsTM speed-sensitive aero panels eliminate the tractor-trailer turning gap...... As speed increases, the TruckWings...

Cumberland C10 Featured in Transport Topics

Cumberland C10 Featured in Transport Topics

Cumberland's C10, Patrick Mendenhall and TruckWings were featured in Transport Topics. Meanwhile, as fuel prices rise, Cumberland International Trucks is demonstrating that a properly spec’ed truck already can come close to 10 miles per gallon. Its...

16th Run MPG Stats

16th Run MPG Stats

It's 2019 and the C10 demo truck is still going strong!  You'll notice in this graph that our overall MPG is relatively consistent in the last 16 runs. Not only is it relatively consistent, but it's also at least 2 miles per gallon more efficient...

15th Run MPG Stats – the Holiday Hauls

15th Run MPG Stats – the Holiday Hauls

It's a busy time of year for fleets moving presents around the US, so we've called this run Holiday Hauls! The C10 just completed it's 15th run and here are the results. Clink on the link to the ECM image to see the rest of the results...

14th Run MPG Stats – the Milk Run

14th Run MPG Stats – the Milk Run

Aptly named the Milk Run, our most recent C10 demo run hauled 46 loads of milk one way and empty crates back. Routes were primarily in the Memphis area and Mississippi. Clink on the link to the ECM image to see the rest of the results...

13th Run MPG Stats

13th Run MPG Stats

The 13th C10 Test Run is complete!     Clink on the link to the ECM image to see the rest of the results during NextGen C11’s 10th test run. See the MPG stats for Run 13 (Click Here). See all MPG stats (Click Here). And in case you missed...

We Have a Winner – C10 Photo Contest

We Have a Winner – C10 Photo Contest

Congratulations Thomas Hayes! Thomas drives for Western Express and had a photo selected as a finalist in our C10 Photo Contest. His photo featured below, was the popular winner! Here's what Thomas has to say about the C10: "I love it! It’s...

12th Run MPG Stats

12th Run MPG Stats

The 12th Test Run is complete and it’s our LONGEST test to date! Nearly 27,000 miles…     Clink on the link to the ECM image to see the rest of the results during NextGen C11’s 10th test run. See the MPG stats for Run 12 (Click Here). See...

11th Run MPG Stats

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

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)

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

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...

10th Run MPG Stats

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

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...