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. 


Special Coverage, Business, Equipment

Next GHG Rule Unlikely to Force Major Changes in Engine Architecture, Cummins Exec Says

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Today’s heavy-duty truck engine architecture with diesel particulate filters, exhaust gas recirculation and selective catalytic reduction aftertreatment will not need to change dramatically under the next round of federal greenhouse-gas standards, an executive at engine maker Cummins Inc. predicted.

March 26, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Phase 2 Greenhouse-Gas Standards Being Developed with Market Transition in Mind, EPA Official Says

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Federal regulators are aiming for a smooth market transition with their upcoming proposal for the next round of tighter greenhouse-gas emissions standards for commercial vehicles, an official with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said.

March 25, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Truck Integration Trend Will Continue, Mack Execs Say

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Mack Trucks expects the industry’s trend toward vertical integration to continue and anticipates a “near-record†Class 8 market this year, company executives said.

March 25, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

ACT Plans Study on How Trucking Will Change In Next Decade

COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research is planning a long-term study on how regulatory and business changes and technological advances will reshape trucking and transportation during the next decade.

March 25, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

Class 8 Market to Peak in 2015, Driven by Trucker Profitability, ACT Forecasts

COLUMBUS, Ind. — ACT Research projected that the Class 8 market will peak in 2015, driven by a favorable freight market and improved trucker profitability.

March 24, 2015
Special Coverage, Business

ACT Economist Says Outlook ‘Very Positive’ Despite Recent Slowdown

COLUMBUS, Ind.  — ACT Research predicted that the U.S. economy will continue to accelerate in 2015 despite a decline in retail sales and manufacturing activity in recent months.

March 24, 2015
Fuel, Business, Technology

Teletrac, Navman Wireless to Develop Unified Telematics Platform Following Merger

Recently merged fleet-tracking providers Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless are working to develop a unified telematics platform while continuing to support their current product lines and customers.

March 13, 2015
Business, Technology

Omnitracs Aims to Increase Collaboration Among Its Business Units

DALLAS — Omnitracs and its expanding collection of trucking technology businesses will move forward as “one team,†collaborating on product development to help trucking firms improve their operations, the company’s chief executive said.

February 10, 2015
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Introduces Multipurpose Tablet for Drivers

Rand McNally has launched a versatile new Android tablet that combines the company’s truck-navigation software with mobile applications for both business and personal uses.

February 9, 2015
Business, Technology

Roadnet Introduces 'Insight' Business Intelligence Tool, Enhances Telematics Integration

DALLAS — Routing software provider Roadnet Technologies, a subsidiary of Omnitracs, has launched a new business intelligence tool designed to help fleets make better decisions about their operations.

February 9, 2015