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Seth Clevenger

Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. 


BusinessTechnologyFuel

Trucking Takes Initial Steps Toward a Zero-Emission Future

Recent advances in electric-­vehicle technology and the broader movement to reduce carbon emissions are creating market conditions that are increasingly favorable for electrification.

December 10, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Assembling the Autonomous Truck

Truck makers and tech startups continue to make progress in their pursuit of autonomous trucks, but moving this elusive technology past the testing and development phase to broad commercialization will require a great deal of integration work.

November 30, 2020
BusinessTop 50

Top 50 Global Freight Carriers Face Major Disruption

Despite pandemic challenges, the companies ranked on the Transport Topics 2020 Top 50 Global Freight Carriers list have adjusted their operations to keep pace with ever-changing market conditions.

November 23, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Plus, FAW Self-Driving Truck Passes Certification Test in China

Self-driving truck startup Plus announced that a commercial truck equipped with its automated driving technology has passed a national certification test and met all safety and performance requirements to begin on-road operation in China.

November 10, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Descartes Bolsters Final-Mile Capabilities With ShipTrack Acquisition

Transportation software firm Descartes Systems Group has purchased ShipTrack, a provider of shipment tracking technology for final-mile carriers, for about $19 million.

November 9, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomousBreaking News

Daimler, Waymo Partner to Develop Autonomous Trucks

Daimler Trucks and Waymo have announced an agreement to produce highly automated Level 4 commercial vehicles by combining Daimler’s trucks with Waymo’s technology.

October 27, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Trucking’s Digital Transformation Is Unlocking Next Level of Efficiency

The digital transformation of the commercial transportation industry is setting the stage for further innovation that promises to unlock new levels of freight efficiency, technology executives said.

October 26, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Early Adopters of Electric Trucks Say Planning, Partnerships Are Crucial

Truck makers are beginning to introduce battery-electric models, but successfully deploying this new breed of commercial vehicle requires fleets to manage a bevy of new considerations, including installation of charging equipment, coordination with utility companies and exploring government incentives.

October 22, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Tech Investments Prove Vital During Pandemic, McLeod Says

Trucking and logistics companies that have been investing in technology to improve their operations also have been well-positioned to handle the disruption caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, McLeod Software’s CEO said.

October 1, 2020
BusinessTechnology

Trucking’s Trade Shows Go Virtual

With the human and economic costs of the COVID-19 pandemic weighing heavily on the country and the world, 2020 has been anything but a normal year for the commercial transportation industry.

September 25, 2020