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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. 


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Teletrac, Navman Wireless to Develop Unified Telematics Platform Following Merger

Recently merged fleet-tracking providers Teletrac Inc. and Navman Wireless are working to develop a unified telematics platform while continuing to support their current product lines and customers.

March 13, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Omnitracs Aims to Increase Collaboration Among Its Business Units

DALLAS — Omnitracs and its expanding collection of trucking technology businesses will move forward as “one team,” collaborating on product development to help trucking firms improve their operations, the company’s chief executive said.

February 10, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Rand McNally Introduces Multipurpose Tablet for Drivers

Rand McNally has launched a versatile new Android tablet that combines the company’s truck-navigation software with mobile applications for both business and personal uses.

February 9, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Roadnet Introduces 'Insight' Business Intelligence Tool, Enhances Telematics Integration

DALLAS — Routing software provider Roadnet Technologies, a subsidiary of Omnitracs, has launched a new business intelligence tool designed to help fleets make better decisions about their operations.

February 9, 2015
BusinessTechnology

PeopleNet Creates Four Business Lines, Names Kessler Head of Trucking Division

Onboard truck technology provider PeopleNet is organizing its operations into four newly developed business lines — trucking, energy services, video intelligence and channels/original equipment manufacturers — to better serve different customers’ needs.

January 16, 2015
BusinessTechnology

Swift Deploying Spireon’s FleetLocate Tracking Units on New Trailers

Swift Transportation Co. is adopting Spireon Inc.’s FleetLocate trailer tracking technology, beginning with the new dry van trailers it adds to its fleet this year, the companies said in a joint announcement.

January 12, 2015
Business

December Class 8 Orders Jump 38%, Capping Best Year Since 2004

Class 8 truck orders jumped 38% to 43,900 units in December, capping the industry’s second-best year on record for incoming orders, according to ACT Research.

January 6, 2015
Business

Automated Transmissions Offer Fuel Savings, Driver-Retention Benefits, Study Finds

Fleets can expect to boost fuel efficiency and reduce driver turnover by adopting automated manual or fully automatic transmissions, according to a new study.

December 31, 2014
Business

Quala Acquires Iowa Tank Wash Company

Tanker-cleaning provider Quala said it has expanded its network by acquiring Cronbaugh Tank Wash of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Financial terms were not disclosed.

December 30, 2014

Ryder Names Sensing President of Global Supply Chain Solutions

Ryder System Inc. said it will appoint Steve Sensing as president of its global supply chain solutions division as the company moves forward with plans to realign that business unit.

December 30, 2014