RITA co-hosts Truckers Against Trafficking educational event

By RITA Staff | May 1, 2026

Pawtucket, RI – In 2025, Rhode Island became one of fifteen states to require human trafficking recognition and reporting instruction as part of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training, thanks to legislation sponsored by Representative Robert Phillips and Senator Brian Thompson. In commemoration of this milestone and in recognition of the national organization Truckers Against Trafficking…

Truckers to McKee: Fuel tax decrease political ‘window’ dressing as tolls loom

By RITA Staff | April 20, 2026

A token, two-cent reduction in fuel tax is inconsequential when the governor plans to reinstate truck-only tolls next year.

RITA teams up with MTAC and TAM for Third Safety Symposium

By RITA Staff | March 17, 2026

Nearly 80 safety professionals gathered at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on for a rapid-fire dose of the latest safety and regulatory information

Safety & Regulatory Symposium

By RITA Staff | February 6, 2026

The Tri-State Safety & Regulatory Symposium provides attendees with the latest safety and regulatory information and updates from our partners.

XPO’s Ramirez joins elite group as Rhode Island’s first ATA Road Captain

By RITA Staff | January 27, 2026

Selvin Ramirez joined an elite group of professional truck drivers when he was selected as an American Trucking Associations (ATA) Road Captain.

Tri-State Truck Driving Championship

By RITA Staff | January 22, 2026

The 2026 Tri-State Truck Driving Championship, which will be held on June 13 in Enfield, Connecticut.

Junior Achievement Career Exploration Fair

By RITA Staff | December 22, 2025

The RITA Foundation is pleased to have participated in the 2025 Junior Achievement Inspire Career Exploration Fair.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2025

By RITA Staff | December 22, 2025

A road well traveled. The legacy of the BellMax Building Fund featuring Danny Bell, Ocean State Oil and Chris Maxwell from RITA.

Supporting Wreaths Across America

By RITA Staff | September 30, 2025

RITA, TAM and MTAC will host the Wreaths Across America convoy as it travels through New England at Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Dec. 9.

Summer 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting

By RITA Staff | August 14, 2025

2025 RITA Strategic Planning Committee meeting recap. Advancing the short and long-term course for the association.

Rhode Warrior Magazine

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Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2025

December 22, 2025

A road well traveled. The legacy of the BellMax Building Fund featuring Danny Bell, Ocean State Oil and Chris Maxwell from RITA.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 1, 2025

June 18, 2025

At RITA, we remain steadfast in our mission to advocate for the needs of our members. Excellence in Motion. 

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2024

January 2, 2025

The warehouse industry is an integral part of the transportation industry. Industry operational costs to increase in 2025, but at a slowed pace.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 1, 2024

July 20, 2024

ATRI’s recent findings prove what we’ve known: association membership makes trucking companies safer, and membership counts.