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Truck trailers have evolved at a slower pace than the rest of the industry, but they are catching up fast — going from little more than boxes on wheels to high-tech cargo carriers — according to manufacturers.

Is the trailer leasing business recession-proof? Not quite, “but this is almost the case,” said Michael J. Phelan, VP of Associated Rental Systems.

East Coast toll authorities are eager to develop a national system for electronic toll collection, but they face a long road ahead.

Jim Hall joined the debate over trucking safety earlier in April, but he didn’t take sides. Now, that has changed.

The merger of motor carrier and highway safety into a single office was long overdue, said the federal official whose department has those duties. See new organizational chart.

TT File PhotoTruck trailers have evolved at a slower pace than the rest of the industry, but they are catching up — going from little more than boxes on wheels to high-tech cargo carriers.

Is the trailer leasing business recession-proof? Not quite, “but this is almost the case,” said Michael J. Phelan, VP of Associated Rental Systems.

Fed-up Oregon highway workers trying to put a stop to motorists who toss urine bottles onto the side of the road have gotten help from a state legislative committee.

International Asset Systems introduced an Internet service that allows shipping lines, container lessors and intermodal companies to exchange information about equipment availability and location.

A tractor-trailer packed with more than 100 illegal aliens was discovered by U.S. Border Patrol agents at a checkpoint in Sarita, Texas.