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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

PeopleNet Creates Four Business Lines, Names Kessler Head of Trucking Division

Onboard truck technology provider PeopleNet is organizing its operations into four newly developed business lines — trucking, energy services, video intelligence and channels/original equipment manufacturers — to better serve different customers’ needs.

January 16, 2015
Business, Technology

Swift Deploying Spireon’s FleetLocate Tracking Units on New Trailers

Swift Transportation Co. is adopting Spireon Inc.’s FleetLocate trailer tracking technology, beginning with the new dry van trailers it adds to its fleet this year, the companies said in a joint announcement.

January 12, 2015
Business

December Class 8 Orders Jump 38%, Capping Best Year Since 2004

Class 8 truck orders jumped 38% to 43,900 units in December, capping the industry’s second-best year on record for incoming orders, according to ACT Research.

January 6, 2015
Business

Automated Transmissions Offer Fuel Savings, Driver-Retention Benefits, Study Finds

Fleets can expect to boost fuel efficiency and reduce driver turnover by adopting automated manual or fully automatic transmissions, according to a new study.

December 31, 2014
Business

Quala Acquires Iowa Tank Wash Company

Tanker-cleaning provider Quala said it has expanded its network by acquiring Cronbaugh Tank Wash of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Financial terms were not disclosed.

December 30, 2014

Ryder Names Sensing President of Global Supply Chain Solutions

Ryder System Inc. said it will appoint Steve Sensing as president of its global supply chain solutions division as the company moves forward with plans to realign that business unit.

December 30, 2014
Business

Parcel Couriers Wrap Up Holiday Deliveries; On Pace for Record Season

Parcel couriers are wrapping up the peak delivery season with post-holiday returns following what was expected to be a record season for online retail spending.

December 29, 2014
Business

Kenworth Delivers One Millionth Truck

Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated the delivery of the one millionth truck produced in its 91-year history.

December 29, 2014
Business

UPS to Buy Polish Health-Care Logistics Firm

UPS Inc. has agreed to purchase Poltraf, a Poland-based pharmaceutical logistics company.

December 18, 2014
Business

Navistar Trims Loss for Fiscal 4Q, Full Year

Navistar International Corp. reported a smaller loss for its fiscal fourth quarter, citing improved truck sales and lower warranty costs.

December 16, 2014