Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024:
Cummins recalling X15 engines over fuel pump issue
Cummins Inc. is recalling more than 9,000 X15 diesel engines with certain fuel pump barrels that can fracture and cause a fuel leak, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
The recall includes approximately 9,274 engines with part number D103019BX03; Cummins X15 fuel pump barrel service kits with part number 631058000; and X15 fuel pump service assemblies with part numbers 559463000 and 559462500. The fuel pump barrels may fracture and cause a fuel leak, which can result in an engine stall.
Cummins will replace the fuel pump barrels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 22. Owners may contact Cummins Customer Service at 812-377-5000 with recall number C7083. NHTSA’s recall number is 24E-078.
[Related: Volvo recalling trucks for loose lug nuts]
FMCSA publishes Hurricane Helene resources
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has compiled a list of resources for fleets responding to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Southeast.
The agency highlighted that the U. S. Department of Transportation has activated its Routing Assistance Hotline for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene responders. The Hotline supports the movement of Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (FSLTT) response personnel, equipment, and goods by providing recommended safe routes using a variety of data sources. The Hotline is for FSLTT response personnel, as well as their contractors, conducting relief missions. To reach the Hotline, call 833–99-ROADS or 833-997-6237.
FMCSA also compiled all of the emergency declarations issued as a result of the storm for a number of states, including Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
Mack awarded new Sourcewell government contract
Mack Trucks has been awarded a new contract with Sourcewell, a government service cooperative offering competitive pricing and volume discounts on Mack trucks to its more than 50,000 members.
Government, education and nonprofit agencies partnering with Sourcewell can purchase Mack’s Class 6-8 vehicles – the Mack Anthem, Mack Granite, Mack LR, Mack LR Electric, Mack MD Series, Mack MD Electric, Mack Pinnacle and Mack TerraPro models.
“During the last four years, Mack Trucks and our dealers have performed very well under our contract, and we are happy with the acceptance from customers,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “Evident by the steady sales growth throughout our first contract, Sourcewell has become a key part of our municipal business, and we’re honored to have been selected for a new contract.”
Sourcewell is a government agency that saves its member agencies time and money through the efficient cooperative purchasing process. By combining the buying power of its member agencies, Sourcewell offers cooperative purchasing contracts that leverages volumized pricing and reduces the costs of the individual bid development process.
“Sourcewell strives to provide high-quality products and services through our cooperative purchasing contracts,” said Nick Trout, Sourcewell Senior Supplier Development Executive. “In their previous contract with us, Mack proved to be a valuable supplier partner for our participating agencies all across the United States.”
[Related: Nikola secures government contract through Sourcewell]
TIA announces upcoming leadership change
The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) Board of Directors announced that Christopher Burroughs will succeed Anne Reinke as president and CEO of TIA at the end of November.
TIA Board of Directors Chair Mark Christos thanked Reinke for her leadership during the last few years.
“We thank Anne for her service while at TIA,” he said. “She joined TIA in the middle of COVID, has positioned us well as membership, education and our conferences have grown.”
Christos added that the organization is “excited” for Burroughs to take the helm.
“His strong background in government affairs and his deep connection to members and their needs positions us well for continued success,” Christos said. “Over the years, Chris has played an integral role in helping TIA become the leader in the supply chain industry, especially when it comes to fighting fraud. We have made progress on fraud, and last week over 100 members and technology leaders in our industry visited with Congressional and FMCSA leaders to further ways to reduce the sharp rise of fraud.”
Burroughs has been with TIA for 13 years, most recently as its vice president of Government Affairs for the past six years. He currently oversees all legislative and regulatory efforts before Congress and the federal agencies.
“I am honored to serve as the next president and CEO of TIA and look forward to continuing to empower our members to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape,” said Burroughs.
