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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

PeopleNet Adds Integration With Canadian Tire-Pressure Monitoring Provider

PeopleNet Communications Corp. said it has integrated its onboard systems with Valor, a Canadian tire pressure monitoring provider.

May 12, 2014
Business

Westport Launches Nat-Gas Engine in China

Westport Innovations said its joint venture with Chinese engine maker Weichai Power Co. has launched a new natural-gas engine to serve China’s rapidly growing market for trucks powered by the alternative fuel.

April 30, 2014
Business, Logistics

March Trailer Orders Surge 71.6%

Strong demand for new trailers continued in March as order activity surged 71.6% from the same month a year ago, ACT Research reported.

April 29, 2014
Business, Technology

Motorola to Sell Enterprise Business to Zebra for $3.45 Billion

Motorola Solutions Inc. has agreed to sell its Enterprise business — including the handheld computers and scanners it offers to the transportation industry — to Zebra Technologies Corp. for $3.45 billion.

April 21, 2014
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Releases HOS and Navigation Updates

Truck technology supplier Rand McNally said it has released updated mapping and additional hours-of-service features for its in-cab navigation and fleet management devices.

April 15, 2014
Business

Oshkosh to Lay Off About 760 Workers

Specialty-vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh Corp. said its defense segment plans to cut about 700 hourly jobs in Oshkosh, Wis., starting in June and about 60 salaried positions starting in July.

April 14, 2014
Business

Mack to Add 100 Workers at Pa. Plant

Mack Trucks confirmed that it plans to add about 100 jobs at its assembly plant in Macungie, Pa., during the next few months to meet rising customer demand.

April 8, 2014
Business

March Class 8 Truck Orders Rise 24.4%

New Class 8 truck orders continued to grow in March, climbing 24.4% from the same month last year, ACT Research Co. reported.

April 4, 2014
Business, Logistics

February Trailer Orders Jump 67.6%

February trailer orders jumped 67.6% from a year ago as fleets moved forward with equipment purchasing plans amid tightening capacity and higher freight demand, ACT Research reported.

March 21, 2014
Special Coverage

Eaton, Cummins Partner on New Diesel, Nat-Gas Powertrain Packages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Eaton Corp. and Cummins Inc. said they are expanding their powertrain partnership to include new 12-liter diesel and natural-gas combinations, building upon last year’s launch of their 15-liter SmartAdvantage package.

March 10, 2014