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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, Equipment

Wabash, Larsen Settle Trailer-Height Lawsuit

Michigan-based carrier Larsen Trucking Inc. recently reached a settlement with trailer maker Wabash National Corp. and one of its dealers in a legal dispute over 40 custom-ordered trailers that the trucking firm said exceeded legal height limits.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 8, 2015
Business

Navistar Narrows Fiscal 2Q Loss as Sales Rise, Warranty Costs Decline

Navistar International Corp. reported a smaller loss in its fiscal second quarter, driven by higher truck sales, lower warranty expenses and cost reductions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 4, 2015
Business

May Truck Orders Fall 23% as Open Production Slots Dwindle

New heavy-duty truck orders declined in May for a third straight month as the number of available 2015 production slots continued to shrink, ACT Research reported.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 3, 2015
Business

Saia Renews Contract with Tech Supplier Vnomics

Saia Inc.’s less-than-truckload division has renewed its contract with technology supplier Vnomics Corp. for an additional four years, the companies said in a joint announcement.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
June 1, 2015
Business, Equipment

Goodyear Offers New Tires, Roadside Service at Three Retread Plants

Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems has opened sales and service departments at its retread plants in Bremen, Georgia; Vernon, California; and Walnut, California.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 29, 2015
Business

Vigillo Adds DOT Crash-Data Reporting Tool to Athena Platform

Vigillo has expanded the capabilities of its Athena “big-data” platform with a new reporting tool focused on U.S. Department of Transportation reportable crashes.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 29, 2015
Business, Technology

PeopleNet Acquires Cadec to Expand Its Technology for the Private-Fleet Sector

Trucking technology supplier PeopleNet has acquired Cadec Global Inc. in a move that expands the company’s fleet-management offerings for the foodservice and private-fleet sectors.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 26, 2015
Business

PGT Trucking Rolls Out Fatigue-Detecting Headsets for Drivers

PGT Trucking Inc. said it is using a new technology to improve safety — headsets designed to detect driver fatigue.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 26, 2015
Business, Logistics

Trailer Orders Drop 31% in April Due to Limited Build Slots, ACT Says

Trailer orders dropped 31% in April compared with a year ago, ACT Research said, but the firm attributed the decline to a shortage of remaining manufacturing capacity rather than weaker demand.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 22, 2015
Business

Caterpillar Adds CT680 Model to its Line of Vocational Trucks

Caterpillar has expanded its line of Class 8 vocational trucks with its new CT680 model, a set-forward-axle truck designed for heavy applications and tough conditions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia
May 19, 2015