Seth Clevenger | Transport Topics

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.

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Seth Clevenger is editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. He also creates video and audio content for Transport Topics’ webcasts, podcasts and radio programming. Clevenger, who joined TT in 2011, covers the latest industry news with a special focus on transportation technology, including automated vehicles and driver-assist systems, the latest developments in trucking equipment, transportation management software, telematics and mobile communications, data analytics, routing and navigation software, onboard video and more. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va., is a native of northwest Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Featured videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQVmc-_6pao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAoTcBJiBFM&t=610s

Featured podcasts:

Seth visited the Behind the Wheels podcast and spoke with hosts Doug Mason, Dave Walters, and Mike Yagley all about electrification. Listen to them discuss its expected effects on weight/range and basic electric infrastructure development. Stream it now.

Seth also visited "Eyes on the Road," a trucking podcast by PrePass. He was joined by host Evan Lockridge to discuss the increasing number of fleets and owner operators that are equipping their trucks with on-board video cameras. Available now.

"Today’s trucking industry is increasingly driven by the use of technology, from predictive analytics that help fleets better manage their operations to advanced driver-assist systems that enhance safety on the road. As your business charts its course through these times of rapid change, we welcome you to follow our technology coverage online and in print to stay fully informed on the trends that are shaping the industry’s future. We’ll strive to keep you up to speed on the latest updates in transportation management software, truck telematics and electronic logging devices, while also examining the implications of emerging technologies such as autonomous trucks and blockchain applications."
—Seth Clevenger

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Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

The ELD Mandate, Part II

The compliance clock is ticking for fleets that still use automatic onboard recording devices rather than those that meet the new ELD specifications.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

October 3, 2018

Business, Technology, Logistics

Booming Freight Market Creates Ideal Time to Raise Rates, Driver Pay, McLeod CEO Says

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — With the freight market booming and truck capacity constrained, now is an ideal time for fleets to fine-tune their freight networks, push for higher rates and increase driver pay, McLeod Software CEO Tom McLeod says.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

October 2, 2018

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford Trucks Debuts Cabover Tractor for International Markets

HANOVER, Germany — Ford Trucks offers only light- and medium-duty vehicles in North America, but the brand is aiming to make a splash in the heavy-duty segment in certain international markets.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 24, 2018

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

DAF Trucks Showcases Hybrid, Full-Electric Models at IAA

HANOVER, Germany — DAF Trucks exhibited two full battery-electric tractors and one hybrid model at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show, illustrating how electric-vehicle technology could be adapted to different trucking applications.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 24, 2018

Business, Technology, Equipment

Dana Showcases Expanded Range of Electric-Vehicle Systems, Components at IAA

HANOVER, Germany — Dana Inc. showcased a broad range of components and systems to support vehicle electrification at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 21, 2018

Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Bosch Pursues Electric, Fuel Cell Powertrains

HANOVER, Germany — Bosch presented a range of products and innovations to support the trucking industry’s movement toward vehicle electrification and automated driving here at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 20, 2018

Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Volvo Exhibits Autonomous Vera Concept

HANOVER, Germany — Volvo Trucks exhibited an autonomous truck concept that entirely removes the cab from the tractor and highlighted its investments in electric vehicles at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 20, 2018

Business, Technology, Logistics

Trimble Product Updates Include More Precise ETAs, Expanded Final-Mile Capabilities

HOUSTON — Trimble introduced a host of product updates and new features for its fleet management software and technology, ranging from enhanced calculations for estimated arrival times and expanded capabilities for final-mile distribution.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 12, 2018

Business, Technology

Trimble Moves to Unite Its Trucking Technology Businesses

HOUSTON — Trimble has acquired some of the biggest names in the trucking technology sector over the past several years. Now the global technology firm is taking steps to more closely unite those businesses, including PeopleNet, TMW Systems, ALK Technologies and 10-4 Systems, to provide an end-to-end platform under the Trimble brand.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

September 10, 2018

Technology

Onboard Video Gains Traction in Trucking

Cameras are everywhere today. They’ve become ubiquitous in all kinds of public buildings for security purposes. The trucking industry is no exception to this proliferation of video recording devices throughout our society.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

August 23, 2018