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Seth Clevenger

Managing Editor, Features and Multimedia

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. 


BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Self-Driving Truck Startups TuSimple, Ike Attract More Investment to Fuel Development

Self-driving truck startups TuSimple and Ike both announced new funding in February to fuel the continued development of their automated driving systems for commercial vehicles.

February 13, 2019
BusinessTechnology

Uber Freight Now Enables Drivers to Rate Facilities

Truck drivers using the Uber Freight load-booking app can now rate shippers’ and receivers’ facilities and share feedback on factors such as wait times and amenities.

January 31, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Self-Driving Truck Startup Embark Releases Performance Data

Self-driving truck startup Embark has issued a voluntary report on the performance of its automated trucks, providing a more detailed look at its testing process and the current capabilities of its technology.

January 30, 2019
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Paccar CEO Outlines Path Toward Zero-Emission Trucks, Automated Driving

SAN FRANCISCO — Paccar Inc. CEO Ron Armstrong said the trucking industry is moving toward ever-cleaner and more energy-efficient vehicles and will adopt increasingly advanced automated driving technology to assist drivers.

January 28, 2019
BusinessEquipment

Trey Mytty of Truck Center Cos. Named Dealer of the Year at ATD

SAN FRANCISCO — Trey Mytty, CEO of Truck Center Cos. in Omaha, Neb., received top honors as the winner of the 2019 Truck Dealer of the Year award here Jan. 26 at the American Truck Dealers Show.

January 28, 2019
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

ATD Announces Coalition to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks

SAN FRANCISCO — American Truck Dealers announced a new industry coalition to push for the repeal of the 12% federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks.

January 28, 2019
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

Developers Seek to Advance Truck Platooning Through Higher Automation, Global Demonstrations

WASHINGTON — Truck platooning has not yet advanced beyond the testing and development stage, but proponents and developers of the technology continue to explore ways to eventually deploy it in real-world freight operations.

January 23, 2019
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

TuSimple Proceeds With Plans to Build World’s Largest Self-Driving Truck Fleet

LAS VEGAS — Autonomous truck developer TuSimple said it will expand its U.S. test fleet to 40 vehicles by June, which the company claims will make it the world’s largest self-driving truck business.

January 15, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Kenworth, Toyota Partner to Develop 10 Hydrogen-Electric Trucks

LAS VEGAS — Kenworth Truck Co. and Toyota are collaborating to develop 10 hydrogen-electric tractors for drayage operations in the Los Angeles basin, the companies announced.

January 10, 2019
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Peterbilt Unveils Electric Medium-Duty Truck at CES

LAS VEGAS — Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled an all-electric medium-duty truck, adding a third model to its emerging electric-vehicle lineup.

January 8, 2019