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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. 


Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

TMC Explores Deployment of Automated Trucks

ATLANTA — Industry experts explored a variety of approaches for developing and deploying autonomous trucks and examined the evolving regulatory framework for this technology here at the annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 8, 2018
Business, Technology, Autonomous

Starsky Robotics' Unmanned Truck Drives on Public Road in Florida

Along a rural stretch of sunny farmland in south-central Florida, a heavy-duty truck drove itself for seven miles on a public road with nobody on board the vehicle.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 8, 2018
Business, Technology

Volvo Rolls Out Remote Programming for Over-the-Air Vehicle Software Updates

ATLANTA — Volvo Trucks said it has begun rolling out its Remote Programming feature for over-the-air vehicle software updates to help customers streamline maintenance and prevent vehicle downtime.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 6, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Uber’s Self-Driving Trucks Now Hauling Freight in Arizona

Uber Technologies Inc. announced that its self-driving commercial trucks are now conducting regular freight hauls in Arizona through the Uber Freight network.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 6, 2018
Business, Equipment

Stemco, Webb Introduce Trifecta Pre-Adjusted Hub Assembly

ATLANTA — Truck component supplier Stemco introduced its Trifecta pre-adjusted hub assembly, developed in partnership with Webb Wheel Products.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology

TMW Integrates TMT Software With Navistar’s OnCommand Connection

ATLANTA — TMW Systems has released an integration that connects its TMT fleet-maintenance software with truck maker Navistar Inc.’s OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics and parts information system.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment

Phillips to Launch TrailerNet Hub to Integrate Trailer Sensors

ATLANTA — Phillips Connect Technologies, a division of Phillips Industries, is preparing to launch a technology platform that integrates the growing number of sensors and smart components available for trailers.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Business, Technology

Seeva Introduces Washer-Fluid Heating System for Windshields, Onboard Sensors

ATLANTA — Startup firm Seeva has introduced a washer-fluid heating system designed to keep windshields and onboard sensors clear of dirt, snow, ice, mud, bugs and other obstructions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 4, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Driver Training, Documentation Can Smooth ELD Inspections, Experts Say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fleets can promote smooth roadside inspections of electronic logs by ensuring that their drivers understand the devices installed in their trucks and keep proper documentation in the cab, enforcement and technology experts said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 1, 2018
Business, Technology

New Omnitracs CEO Ray Greer Outlines Vision for Telematics Company

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New Omnitracs CEO Ray Greer said the company will remain open to further acquisitions as it pursues new ways to convert the ever-growing amount of data collected by fleets into deeper business insights.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
March 1, 2018