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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

Zonar Offers Fuel-Usage Application

Trucking technology firm Zonar announced the general availability of its Ground Traffic Control Performance fleet-management system, including an application designed to help fleets coach their drivers to reduce fuel consumption.

March 21, 2016
Technology, Business, Government, Fuel, Equipment, Safety

Adoption of Trailer Aerodynamics Continues to Grow, Report Finds

Fleets have ramped up their investments in trailer aerodynamics systems in recent years to improve fuel economy, and federal regulations are expected to drive further adoption, a new report found.

March 18, 2016
Business

Path to Platooning Requires Regulatory Framework, Public Acceptance, Execs Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Executives from Volvo Trucks and Peloton discussed the industry’s pathway to automated driving and platooning technologies at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s annual meeting here.

March 7, 2016
Business, Technology

Execs Retool Industry Message to Attract Younger Technicians

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The key to solving the trucking industry’s shortage of qualified technicians lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.

March 7, 2016
Business

Active Steering Is Next Big Leap in Truck Safety, Suppliers Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The next stage in the evolution of active safety technology for trucks could bring increased automation to the vehicle, but the human operator will continue to play a central role in fleet safety, technology suppliers said.

March 7, 2016
Special Coverage, Business, Technology

Training, Outreach Key to Solving Technician Shortage, Maintenance Execs Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The key to solving the technician shortage lies in developing the workers of tomorrow rather than recruiting from the shrinking pool of experienced technicians, maintenance executives and business leaders said.

March 3, 2016
Special Coverage, Safety

Advancement of Active Systems, Onboard Video Can Improve Safety, Suppliers Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The next stage in the evolution of active safety technology for trucks could bring increased automation to the vehicle, but the human operator will continue to play a central role in fleet safety, technology suppliers said.

March 1, 2016
Special Coverage

Execs Weigh Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cloud computing can make it easier to deploy software and access data, but fleets must weigh the pros and cons of this approach as they decide which functions are a good fit for the cloud and which are better to keep on their in-house infrastructure.

February 29, 2016
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Lytx to Be Sold to Private Equity Firm GTCR for $500 Million

Lytx Inc., the largest supplier of video-based safety systems for the trucking industry, has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm GTCR for more than $500 million.

February 18, 2016
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Training Crucial for ELDs, FMCSA Official Says

DALLAS — Driver training on electronic logging devices will play an essential role in helping to smooth the trucking industry’s transition to the federally mandated technology, an official with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration told an audience of carriers and technology providers.

February 15, 2016