First of Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolls collect more than predicted
One month into Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolling plan, truckers have already paid $625,989 at the first two of 14 gantries to open in the state, according to the state's DOT. The trucking industry has...
View ArticleTrucking groups plan to fight Connecticut governor-elect’s trucks tolling plan
Democrat Ned Lamont, who was elected as the state's next governor last week, said during his campaign he intends to propose trucks-only tolls in the state to curb what is projected to be a...
View ArticleRhode Island begins work on next 10 truck toll locations
Though still facing litigation from ATA and the state's trucking association, Rhode Island is set to proceed with the construction of 10 more trucks-only toll gantries, scheduled to be completed by May...
View ArticleTrucking’s take on infrastructure blame: Toll’d you so
After decades of federal negligence, states are floating plans to add truck tolls to help pay for highway improvements, sounding alarms from the trucking industry.
View ArticleATA toll suit should be in state court, says fed court in dismissal
A U.S. District Court judge ordered the case be dismissed because the tolls are considered taxes under the Tax Injunction Act, which states that federal courts do not have jurisdiction over state...
View ArticleATA appeals dismissal of lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolls
ATA says the court’s decision to dismiss the case “did not address the merits of that constitutional claim” and “held only that ATA’s challenge could not proceed in federal court.”
View ArticleOver 300 trucks, drivers placed out-of-service during Roadcheck in Rhode...
State police from Rhode Island and New Hampshire conducted more than 900 inspections resulting in 1,900 violations – more than 300 of which were out-of-service violations.
View ArticleConnecticut governor proposes trucks-only tolls plan with Rhode Island tolls...
In a letter to state legislative leaders of both parties, Gov. Ned Lamont calls for trucks-only tolls on 12 bridges along major thoroughfares in the state. Rates would vary by location, but truckers...
View ArticleNews roundup, Jan. 7: Truckstop.com systems mostly online after ransomware...
The company reported today that, while most Truckstop.com services are now available, its Trans4Cast weekly analysis of spot market rates and conditions has yet to be fully restored. Rhode Island is...
View ArticleNews roundup, Jan. 24: Pilot Flying J rebranding to Pilot Company; RIDOT...
Pilot Flying J is rebranding all of its businesses to bring them under the new Pilot Company umbrella. Mack Trucks and NASCAR renewed their agreement to keep Mack as the "Official Hauler of NASCAR."...
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