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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. 


BusinessTechnology

PeopleNet Acquires Cadec to Expand Its Technology for the Private-Fleet Sector

Trucking technology supplier PeopleNet has acquired Cadec Global Inc. in a move that expands the company’s fleet-management offerings for the foodservice and private-fleet sectors.

May 26, 2015
Business

PGT Trucking Rolls Out Fatigue-Detecting Headsets for Drivers

PGT Trucking Inc. said it is using a new technology to improve safety — headsets designed to detect driver fatigue.

May 26, 2015
BusinessLogistics

Trailer Orders Drop 31% in April Due to Limited Build Slots, ACT Says

Trailer orders dropped 31% in April compared with a year ago, ACT Research said, but the firm attributed the decline to a shortage of remaining manufacturing capacity rather than weaker demand.

May 22, 2015
Business

Caterpillar Adds CT680 Model to its Line of Vocational Trucks

Caterpillar has expanded its line of Class 8 vocational trucks with its new CT680 model, a set-forward-axle truck designed for heavy applications and tough conditions.

May 19, 2015
BusinessLogistics

Americold Launches Enhanced Visibility and Reporting Tool

Americold, a provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, said it has launched the next generation of its supply chain visibility and reporting tool, i-3PL.

May 8, 2015
BusinessSafety

MiX Telematics Hires Pete Allen to Lead North American Sales

MiX Telematics, a global supplier of fleet-management technology, said it has hired Pete Allen as executive vice president of sales.

May 8, 2015
BusinessSafetyTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Ryder Adds More Than 1,000 Trucks with Automated Transmissions to Rental Fleet

Truck leasing and rental provider Ryder System Inc. said it is upgrading its North American rental fleet with more than 1,000 trucks equipped with automated manual transmissions.

May 8, 2015
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Peterbilt Offers Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Model 587

Peterbilt Motors Co. said the Bendix SmarTire tire-pressure monitoring system is now available for its Model 587 tractors.

May 8, 2015
BusinessEquipmentAutonomous

Kenworth Offers Eaton UltraShift Plus as Option in Medium-Duty Models

Kenworth Truck Co. is offering Eaton Corp.’s UltraShift Plus Vocational Active Shifting transmission as an option in its T370, T440 and T470 medium-duty models equipped with the Paccar PX-9 engine.

May 8, 2015
BusinessAutonomous

USA Truck CEO John Simone Eager to Return From Medical Leave

USA Truck CEO John Simone, who has been on medical leave, said he is looking forward to returning to active involvement in the business.

May 8, 2015