The company has been in Rocky Mount since 1983 and employs more than 1,800 people at its 1.2-million-square-foot plant. The plant produces engines for semi cabs, pick-up trucks, school and public buses, RVs, fire trucks as well as military vehicles and construction equipment. “Technological innovation is at the heart of what we do,” said Tom Linebarger, chairman and CEO. “Cummins is a global technology leader with a broad portfolio of power solutions. We will continue to innovate to ensure our customers’ success.” While
most
independent
engine
manufacturers no longer exist, Cummins’ leadership credits its longevity to its 100 years of commitment to its mission, vision and values, staying focused on long-term goals and standing up for what is right.
Davenport Autopark
In the past year, Cummins actively maintained its community involvement through volunteering and partnering with educational communities such as community colleges, libraries and public school systems, and helped a United Way campaign raise $533,334.38 after a Cummins Foundation match for the United Way of the Tar River Region. Moving forward, the company aims to further advance engine technology and explore new technologies for future growth. Started in 1929, Davenport Autopark
is still going strong, representing Honda, GMC, and Buick brands. Davenport
places
an
emphasis
on
community involvement as well. In the past five years, they have donated over $50,000 to Rocky Mount improvement, awarded a scholarship to a community college student every year, and provide a car for a year to the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
opened just before the Great Depression
Customers of the dealership are freely
hit. They managed to hang on, as they say,
enrolled in the Dealership for Life program
because they were determined to serve their
upon purchase, which grants them a lifetime
customers in Rocky Mount.
powertrain guarantee, plus oil changes, car
Now, four generations later, the company
washes, towing, loaner cars and more.
A lot of people don’t realize that dealerships do so much for the community they’re in. We’re deep in the community, and we’ve forever been involved in community fundraisers and we sponsor a lot of youth sports. - William Bulluck, Co-owner Bulluck Chevrolet
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