Latest News Updates From Seth Clevenger

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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, Equipment

Michelin Launches Regional Retread

Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching a new SmartWay-verified retread for regional applications.

August 31, 2015
Business, Autonomous

New Truck Registrations Rise; US Heavy-Duty Fleet Expands

A hot second quarter pushed U.S. registrations of new, heavy-duty trucks during the first half of this year 20% above last year’s pace, providing another sign that fleets remain confident about freight demand to come, IHS Automotive reported.

, August 31, 2015
Business, Government, Safety, Technology

PeopleNet to Roll Out New Platform, Adding Android Devices, Driver Apps

PHOENIX — PeopleNet will launch the next evolution of its fleet-management platform next month, incorporating its latest mobile technology and adding Android-based devices to its product line, the company said here at its annual user conference.

, August 31, 2015
Business

Mack Trucks to Skip MATS in 2016

Mack Trucks has become the fourth major truck manufacturer to bow out of the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show, joining sister company Volvo Trucks, as well as Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar Inc.

August 28, 2015
Business, Technology

PacLease Adds Remote Diagnostics

PHOENIX — Paccar Leasing Co., or PacLease, is making onboard vehicle diagnostics available to its lease and rental customers on all new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with the Paccar MX-13 engine.

August 27, 2015
Business, Technology

PeopleNet Introduces ConnectedFleet Platform, Launches Driver Apps

PeopleNet has broadened its product line with the introduction of its ConnectedFleet Platform, which ties together its fleet-management software and mobile technology with new Android software and a new set of mobile applications for drivers’ personal devices.

August 25, 2015
Business, Technology

Volvo, Mack Join Omnitracs to Create Telematics Product

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are partnering with technology supplier Omnitracs to develop integrated fleet-management services that would utilize their trucks’ built-in telematics hardware.

August 24, 2015
Business

Port of Virginia Sets Volume Record for July

Several major U.S. ports reported mostly higher cargo volumes in July compared with a year earlier, highlighted by a record month in Virginia and rising imports in California.

August 19, 2015

Volvo, Mack Team With Omnitracs to Develop Fleet Management Services

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are partnering with technology supplier Omnitracs to develop integrated fleet-management services that would utilize their trucks’ built-in telematics hardware.

August 17, 2015
Business, Technology

Trucking Firms Gain Liability Protection Through Use of Video Onboard Cameras (includes video)

A growing number of fleets are installing onboard video cameras in their trucks to monitor driver behavior and improve safety, but another key benefit — liability protection — also is playing a central role in the proliferation of that technology.

August 17, 2015