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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. 


BusinessTechnology

PeopleNet Developing New Private-Fleet Platform After Cadec Acquisition

PHOENIX — PeopleNet is developing a new platform tailored to private and food-service fleets, combining its latest technology with the sector-specific expertise it gained through its acquisition of Cadec Global Inc. in May.

August 31, 2015
FuelBusinessTechnology

MiX Telematics Launches Driver-Engagement App

Trucking technology supplier MiX Telematics has launched a new application designed to engage drivers by letting them track their performance via the Web or a mobile device.

August 31, 2015
Business

MacroPoint Adds Patent for Freight-Tracking Software

MacroPoint has been granted a seventh U.S. patent for its freight-tracking software, which uses drivers’ mobile phones or in-cab devices to monitor the location of shipments.

August 31, 2015
BusinessEquipment

Michelin Launches Regional Retread

Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching a new SmartWay-verified retread for regional applications.

August 31, 2015
BusinessAutonomous

New Truck Registrations Rise; US Heavy-Duty Fleet Expands

A hot second quarter pushed U.S. registrations of new, heavy-duty trucks during the first half of this year 20% above last year’s pace, providing another sign that fleets remain confident about freight demand to come, IHS Automotive reported.

, August 31, 2015
BusinessGovernmentSafetyTechnology

PeopleNet to Roll Out New Platform, Adding Android Devices, Driver Apps

PHOENIX — PeopleNet will launch the next evolution of its fleet-management platform next month, incorporating its latest mobile technology and adding Android-based devices to its product line, the company said here at its annual user conference.

, August 31, 2015
Business

Mack Trucks to Skip MATS in 2016

Mack Trucks has become the fourth major truck manufacturer to bow out of the 2016 Mid-America Trucking Show, joining sister company Volvo Trucks, as well as Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar Inc.

August 28, 2015
BusinessTechnology

PacLease Adds Remote Diagnostics

PHOENIX — Paccar Leasing Co., or PacLease, is making onboard vehicle diagnostics available to its lease and rental customers on all new Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks equipped with the Paccar MX-13 engine.

August 27, 2015
BusinessTechnology

PeopleNet Introduces ConnectedFleet Platform, Launches Driver Apps

PeopleNet has broadened its product line with the introduction of its ConnectedFleet Platform, which ties together its fleet-management software and mobile technology with new Android software and a new set of mobile applications for drivers’ personal devices.

August 25, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Volvo, Mack Join Omnitracs to Create Telematics Product

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are partnering with technology supplier Omnitracs to develop integrated fleet-management services that would utilize their trucks’ built-in telematics hardware.

August 24, 2015