Latest News Updates From Seth Clevenger

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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. 


Business

U.S. Economic Growth Expected to Accelerate, ATA Says

The U.S. economy will accelerate during the remainder of this year after a tough first quarter, but rising operating costs will continue to limit fleets’ profitability, according to the latest forecast from the chief economist at American Trucking Associations.

June 12, 2014
Business, Safety, Equipment, Autonomous

May Truck Orders Climb 14.2%

Class 8 truck sales climbed 14.2% in May from a year earlier, offering further evidence that the industry has begun to enter a growth cycle, ACT Research reported.

June 4, 2014
Business

US Class 8 Fleet Expands to Largest Size on Record

The U.S. heavy-duty truck fleet grew to its largest size on record during the first quarter, expanding 3.2% from a year earlier, IHS Automotive reported.

May 28, 2014
Business, Logistics

April Trailer Orders Rise 20.2%

Trailer orders rose 20.2% in April as demand for new equipment continued to surpass year-ago levels, ACT Research reported.

May 27, 2014
Business, Technology

Fleets Increasingly Using Technology to Recruit Drivers, Executives Say

PRINCETON, N.J. — Fleet executives said they are increasingly using technology to aid recruitment and retention efforts as the industry’s driver shortage worsens.

May 21, 2014
Business

PeopleNet Adds Integration With Canadian Tire-Pressure Monitoring Provider

PeopleNet Communications Corp. said it has integrated its onboard systems with Valor, a Canadian tire pressure monitoring provider.

May 12, 2014
Business

Westport Launches Nat-Gas Engine in China

Westport Innovations said its joint venture with Chinese engine maker Weichai Power Co. has launched a new natural-gas engine to serve China’s rapidly growing market for trucks powered by the alternative fuel.

April 30, 2014
Business, Logistics

March Trailer Orders Surge 71.6%

Strong demand for new trailers continued in March as order activity surged 71.6% from the same month a year ago, ACT Research reported.

April 29, 2014
Business, Technology

Motorola to Sell Enterprise Business to Zebra for $3.45 Billion

Motorola Solutions Inc. has agreed to sell its Enterprise business — including the handheld computers and scanners it offers to the transportation industry — to Zebra Technologies Corp. for $3.45 billion.

April 21, 2014
Business, Technology

Rand McNally Releases HOS and Navigation Updates

Truck technology supplier Rand McNally said it has released updated mapping and additional hours-of-service features for its in-cab navigation and fleet management devices.

April 15, 2014