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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. 


Business, Technology

Lytx Extracts Safety Insights From 100 Billion Miles of Driving Data

AUSTIN, Texas — Lytx Inc., a supplier of video-based telematics systems for fleets, shared insights and trends about safety in the trucking industry based on 100 billion miles of driving data captured by its onboard recorders.

October 28, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

FlowBelow Upgrades Trailer AeroSlider, Announces SmartWay Verification

AUSTIN, Texas — FlowBelow Aero Inc., a supplier of aerodynamic systems for tractors and trailers, announced upgrades to its Trailer AeroSlider and said the latest version of the product has been verified for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program.

October 28, 2018
Business, Technology

Uber Launches Powerloop, a Trailer-Rental Business, to Build Drop-Freight Network

Uber Technologies Inc. has started Powerloop, a trailer leasing and rental business, to support drop-freight opportunities for carriers and shippers using its Uber Freight load-matching network.

October 22, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Wiesen Named President at Carrier Logistics Inc.

CHICAGO — Carrier Logistics Inc., a provider of management software for less-than-truckload operations, has transitioned to new leadership and is exploring opportunities to add deeper data analytics and artificial intelligence.

October 9, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

McLeod Expands Digital Freight-Matching Software

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — McLeod Software is expanding its digital freight-matching capabilities to help freight brokers and carriers move loads in a more efficient and increasingly automated fashion.

October 3, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

The ELD Mandate, Part II

The compliance clock is ticking for fleets that still use automatic onboard recording devices rather than those that meet the new ELD specifications.

October 3, 2018
Business, Technology, Logistics

Booming Freight Market Creates Ideal Time to Raise Rates, Driver Pay, McLeod CEO Says

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the freight market booming and truck capacity constrained, now is an ideal time for fleets to fine-tune their freight networks, push for higher rates and increase driver pay, McLeod Software CEO Tom McLeod says.

October 2, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford Trucks Debuts Cabover Tractor for International Markets

HANOVER, Germany — Ford Trucks offers only light- and medium-duty vehicles in North America, but the brand is aiming to make a splash in the heavy-duty segment in certain international markets.

September 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DAF Trucks Showcases Hybrid, Full-Electric Models at IAA

HANOVER, Germany — DAF Trucks exhibited two full battery-electric tractors and one hybrid model at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, illustrating how electric-vehicle technology could be adapted to different trucking applications.

September 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Showcases Expanded Range of Electric-Vehicle Systems, Components at IAA

HANOVER, Germany — Dana Inc. showcased a broad range of components and systems to support vehicle electrification at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.

September 21, 2018