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Seth Clevenger

Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

@sethclevenger

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. 


Autonomous

Who’s Still In Autonomous Trucking?

The crowded field of developers in the autonomous truck space has winnowed during the past year. Those that remain continue to lay the foundation for large-scale industry adoption. 

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 23, 2024
Autonomous

Autonomous Trucks Reshaping the Freight Industry

Autonomous trucking, once regarded as the stuff of science fiction, is gradually moving closer to viability in real-world freight operations after years of investment, development and on-road testing.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
February 21, 2024
Business, Technology

Samsara-Motive Trade Secrets Litigation Enters New Phase

The ongoing legal battle between rival trucking technology vendors Samsara and Motive has entered a new phase as the former has filed additional litigation.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 14, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics, Global Freight, Top 50

Top 50 Freight Companies Endure Global Trade Slump

A slump in international trade, geopolitical conflicts and economic uncertainty created a difficult business environment for the largest transportation and logistics providers in 2023.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 1, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Plus Ramps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in Texas, Sweden

Automated driving technology company Plus has been ramping up on-road testing of autonomous heavy-duty trucks in the United States and Europe in cooperation with Traton Group.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 31, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Torc Validates Fully Driverless Truck on Test Track

Since May, the independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck has been conducting fully driverless truck tests on a multi-lane test track in Texas, the company revealed Oct. 29.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Safety

Samsara Releases AI-Enabled Drowsy Driving Detection

Fleet technology provider Samsara has released a new safety feature that proactively detects and mitigates drowsy driving through artificial intelligence.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 25, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Isaac Introduces Analytics Platform and First AI Features

DALLAS — In-cab technology supplier Isaac Instruments is rolling out a new analytics platform and its first set of features powered by AI to help fleets derive more value from their data.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 24, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora: Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Risk, Insurance Costs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Autonomous trucks could help ease liability risk and alleviate rising insurance costs in the trucking industry by proactively identifying hazards and avoiding crashes.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 16, 2024
Business

Def Leppard Rocks Out at Daimler Truck Event

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — British rockers Def Leppard performed a surprise show for trucking industry leaders and their guests Oct. 14 at the 2024 Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 15, 2024