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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. 


Business, Technology

Vista Wraps Omnitracs Purchase, Plans to Buy Roadnet

Vista Equity Partners said it has completed its acquisition of onboard communications business Omnitracs Inc. and  announced an agreement to purchase Roadnet Technologies Inc., a provider of fleet management software.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 26, 2013
Business

Class 8 Fleet Grows to 4-Year High

The total U.S. Class 8 truck fleet expanded to 3.63 million vehicles at the end of the third quarter, the highest level in four years and up 3% from the same period a year earlier, according to registration data from R.L. Polk & Co.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 25, 2013
Business

Transportation Stock Averages Hit Record Highs

Indexes of trucking and transportation stocks rose to all-time highs Nov. 18, mirroring growth in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average, which also hit record levels.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
November 18, 2013
Business

Navistar Issues Recall for Fifth-Wheel Problem

Navistar International Corp. has issued a recall for more than 16,000 tractors to correct a potential problem that could cause a trailer to release unexpectedly from the fifth wheel.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 29, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Trucking Launches New Image Campaign

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking officials announced here the beginning of a new, collaborative campaign to enhance the image of the entire industry.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

Telogis Updates Navigation Software

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleet technology vendor Telogis Inc. announced an update and expansion of its in-cab navigation software at American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 22, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

ATA Officials Open MC&E Exhibit Hall

ORLANDO, Fla. — American Trucking Associations on Oct. 20 opened the exhibit hall at its 2013 Management Conference & Exhibition here, giving fleet executives and other attendees the chance to peruse the latest products, services and technologies for the trucking industry.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 20, 2013
Special Coverage, Business

J.J. Keller To Offer E-Logs App on Apple Devices

ORLANDO, Fla. — J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. announced its electronic-logging mobile application will soon be available for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPad devices.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 20, 2013
Business, Autonomous

Volvo to Restructure Truck Manufacturing in Europe

Volvo Group said it is planning to restructure its truck manufacturing operations in Europe in a move to improve efficiency.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 16, 2013
Business

S&P Downgrades Navistar’s Credit Rating

Standard & Poor’s Rating Services has downgraded Navistar International Corp.’s long-term credit rating, voicing “increased skepticism” toward the truck and engine maker’s efforts to rebuild market share, but two other credit rating firms stood pat with their current assessments.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
October 10, 2013