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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. 


BusinessLogistics

YRC, Union Pacific Execs Laud Tax Reform as Boon for Transportation Industry

ATLANTA — YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch and an executive at Union Pacific predicted that tax reform will drive further economic growth and higher freight demand, but voiced concerns about the future of NAFTA and the continued challenge of attracting younger workers during a logistics conference here.

January 23, 2018
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Electric Trucks Show Rapid Development

WASHINGTON — Electric-vehicle technology for the medium- and heavy-duty sector is developing rapidly, but the price and range of these vehicles must improve for widespread deployment to take hold, industry experts said.

January 11, 2018
BusinessTechnology

Einride Showcases Unmanned, All-Electric ‘T-pod’ at TRB

WASHINGTON — Einride, a Swedish technology startup that plans to begin moving cargo in that country later this year with unmanned, all-electric vehicles, recently showcased its vision for freight transportation to industry researchers in the United States.

January 10, 2018
BusinessTechnology

On Tesla Trucks and ELDs

Tesla Inc.’s recent unveiling of its all-electric Class 8 tractor presented the industry with a fresh take on truck design and a different way of powering its vehicles.

December 11, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Sprinter Van Redesign Highlights Connectivity, E-Commerce

STUTTGART, Germany — Mercedes-Benz previewed the next iteration of its Sprinter van and highlighted how it is using vehicle connectivity to help customers operate more efficiently and adapt to the demands of e-commerce.

December 5, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

ELD Resources: Websites Offer Information, Product Reviews

With the electronic logging device mandate quickly approaching, websites for ELD information and reviews have emerged to help carriers sift through the multitude of systems on the market and find the right fit for their operations.

November 22, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Moving to ELDs: Carriers, Law Enforcement Prepare for Mandate

After years of anticipation and debate, the federal mandate of electronic logging devices is nearly here.

November 22, 2017
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Can Tesla Make Electric Work for Trucking?

HAWTHORNE, Calif. — Tesla’s success in the passenger-car arena has changed consumers’ perceptions and pushed the limits of what’s possible with electric cars.

November 21, 2017
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

Major Fleets Line Up to Test Tesla Semi

Large for-hire carriers and major retailers are reserving their places in line to be among the first to test the all-electric Tesla Semi in their operations.

November 21, 2017
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Tesla, Elon Musk Unveil Electric Semi-Truck

HAWTHORNE, Calif. — Tesla Inc. has unveiled its long anticipated, all-electric Class 8 tractor, marking the electric car maker’s entry into the commercial truck industry and reinventing the heavy-duty truck as we know it.

November 16, 2017