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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. 


Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Trucking Takes on Emerging Challenges

SAN DIEGO — Trucking leaders discussed how potential changes to federal regulations and international trade policy may soon affect the industry during American Trucking Associations’ 86th annual Management Conference & Exhibition, held from Oct. 5-8.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 10, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Spireon Outlines Vision for Intelligent Trailer Management

SAN DIEGO — Asset-tracking provider Spireon has introduced Intelligent Trailer Management, the company’s next-generation portfolio of products and services.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 8, 2019
Business

Luke Bryan, Maddie & Tae Entertain Trucking Execs at Freightliner Dinner

SAN DIEGO — Country music superstar Luke Bryan and award-winning duo Maddie & Tae were the surprise entertainment at the 2019 Freightliner Trucks customer appreciation event.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 8, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Mack Introduces Extended Chassis Fairing, Integrated ELD Option

SAN DIEGO — Mack Trucks has introduced an extended chassis fairing option for its Mack Anthem models to enhance fuel economy through improved aerodynamics.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

SkyBitz, Omnitracs Form Fleet Telematics Partnership

SAN DIEGO — Trailer-tracking provider SkyBitz and in-cab technology supplier Omnitracs have formed a partnership to offer expanded fleet management services to joint customers, the companies announced Oct. 7.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Volvo Partners With Geotab to Offer Integrated ELD

SAN DIEGO — Volvo Trucks highlighted its investments in connected vehicle technology and introduced a fully integrated electronic logging device for its trucks through a partnership with telematics firm Geotab.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Training Key for Smooth Transition From AOBRDs to ELDs

SAN DIEGO — As the trucking industry completes its transition from automatic onboard recording devices to federally mandated electronic logging devices, motor carriers should not underestimate the amount of planning and training needed to ensure a smooth rollout, industry experts said at American Trucking Associations' Management Conference & Exhibition on Oct. 6.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 6, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Top 100

Omnitracs Announces Rollout of Unified Technology Platform

Trucking technology supplier Omnitracs announced the launch of its Omnitracs One fleet-management platform, which unifies its various in-cab and back-office systems into a single offering.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 4, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Self-Driving Trucks: A Reality Check

No discussion of the future of the trucking industry is complete without considering the advance of automated driving technology, and how it might support the movement of freight in the years and decades ahead.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 20, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Pronto Aims for 'Crash-Proof Trucks'

CENTREVILLE, Va. —While some self-driving truck developers are focused on building a future when heavy-duty vehicles will operate autonomously on the highway, another startup has already begun to commercialize an automated driving system that it believes is market-ready today.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
September 20, 2019