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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

Truck Orders Fall 26% in June, but Backlogs Remain Above Prior-Year Levels

New Class 8 truck orders declined in June for a fourth consecutive month, but industry backlogs remain well above prior-year levels, ACT Research reported.

July 6, 2015
Business

Late-Model Equipment Lifts Used-Truck Prices

Used-truck pricing has remained at historically high levels, supported by an ongoing market shift toward more valuable late-model equipment, industry analysts said.

July 6, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Apex Capital Launches Free Load Board

Freight factoring company Apex Capital Corp. said it has launched a free load board, NextLoad.com.

June 29, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Omnitracs Appoints Michael Ham as General Manager for Canadian Division

Trucking-technology supplier Omnitracs said it has appointed Michael Ham as general manager and vice president of its Canadian business division, Omnitracs Canada.

June 29, 2015
Fuel

GHG Proposal Generates Optimism, Caution

Enhanced aerodynamics, low-rolling-resistance tires, improved powertrain efficiency and waste-heat recovery systems are among the technologies that equipment manufacturers could use to get better fuel economy over the next 12 years, federal regulators said in their proposed Phase 2 greenhouse-gas rule.

June 29, 2015
Fuel

First Trailer GHG Goals Attainable Utilizing Existing Tech, Makers Say

Trailer manufacturers said the initial goals of the federal government’s first-ever proposal for trailer efficiency standards will be attainable through existing technologies.

June 29, 2015
Business

Ryder Introduces TranSync Platform to Automate Fleet-Selection Process

Ryder System Inc. has developed a technology platform designed to help private fleets and shippers determine the most efficient transportation option for a particular load at a given time.

June 23, 2015
Business

Medium-Duty Sales Rise 3% in May

Retail sales of medium-duty trucks in the United States edged up 3% in May, reversing a 10% decline in April, WardsAuto.com reported.

June 22, 2015
GovernmentBusinessSafety

West Coast Ports Report Higher Cargo Volumes in May

Three West Coast ports have reported higher cargo volumes in May compared with a year earlier.

June 17, 2015
BusinessTechnology

UPS Capital Acquires Parcel Pro

UPS Inc. said its finance and insurance subsidiary, UPS Capital, has acquired Parcel Pro, a logistics provider serving the jewelry and collectibles industries.

June 15, 2015