International Truck Offers WiFi Programming for Cummins® Engines

The wired world in commercial fleets is taking a big step into the future with International Truck setting the stage to be the first truck OEM to offer OTA programming for Cummins engines.

Over-the-air programming, available through the nine-pin International® LINK device, enables drivers or fleet managers to utilize a mobile interface to initiate engine programming at the customer’s facility over a safe, secure Wi-Fi Connection. The service offers drivers and fleets an easy, secure means of updating engine control modules to reflect the latest manufacturer-approved calibrations, without the necessity of visiting a dealer or other service facility.

“This new service for users of Cummins engines builds on our commitment to open-architecture solutions that provide drivers and fleets with improved uptime,” said Terry Kline, senior vice president and chief information officer, Navistar.

The company noted that many of its customers “have mixed fleets, and thanks to this industry-leading innovation, customers will be able to program Cummins’ engines without having to leave their own facilities.”

The service will first be available for limited production release of Cummins 2017 model year engines, beginning in fall 2016.

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