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Seth Clevenger

Managing Editor, Features

@sethclevenger

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, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire

Ryder Introduces Electric Vehicle Service

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ryder System Inc. has introduced an electric vehicle program that includes advisers, electric vehicle leasing, vehicle charging, telematics and maintenance services.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
May 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous

Kodiak Installs Autonomous Driving System on Electric Truck

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Autonomous truck developer Kodiak Robotics unveiled a battery-electric Class 8 truck equipped with its self-driving technology at the 2023 ACT Expo.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
May 2, 2023
Business, Logistics

3PLs Gain Market Share but Face Rising Fraud, TIA Leaders Say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Third-party logistics providers remain poised for long-term success after helping shippers navigate supply chain turmoil wrought by the pandemic,  industry leaders said.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
April 22, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100

2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs

The largest third-party logistics companies in North America remained in growth mode in 2022 despite an uncertain economic environment and less favorable market conditions.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
April 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

How 3PLs Are Building More Collaborative Supply Chains

Third-party logistics providers have been adjusting to normalizing market conditions as supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages and surging demand have receded.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
April 21, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Broader Horizons for Autonomous Trucks

Self-driving truck developers are pursuing several different concepts for how and where their technology could fit into real-­world freight operations in the coming years.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
March 17, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Fleets Will Need to Navigate Powertrain Options Amid Green Push

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fleet operators will have an array of truck powertrain choices to consider in the future as the industry complies with stricter emissions regulations and meets shippers’ demands for more environmentally sustainable freight transportation.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Aperia Expands Halo Tire Analytics Platform to Trailers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Aperia Technologies is expanding its Halo Connect tire analytics offering to trailers with the introduction of Halo Trailer Connect.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
February 28, 2023
Business, Equipment

Gear Head Debuts Soy-Based Grease Pads for Fifth Wheel Lubrication

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gear Head Lube has introduced soy-based grease pads designed to provide a less messy, faster and more environmentally friendly way to lubricate tractors’ fifth wheels.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Releases Report on ‘Messy Middle’ for Decarbonization of Trucking

ORLANDO, Fla. — The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has released a new report examining the myriad powertrain decisions trucking companies will face on the industry’s journey toward decarbonization.

Seth Clevenger | Managing Editor, Features
February 26, 2023