Reinstating truck tolls would adversely impact RI businesses and consumers

By RITA Staff | July 6, 2025

Gov. Dan McKee has included truck tolls in his proposed 2026 budget, but implementation of the tolls still has to be resolved after an appeal.

Truck Tolls: Questions remain concerning implementation

By RITA Staff | July 6, 2025

The tolls have been shut off for nearly three years. But Rhode Island’s new state spending plan assumes the now-dormant truck tolls will collect $10 million by this time next year.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 1, 2025

By RITA Staff | June 18, 2025

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

Hicks earns 7th Grand Champion honors at 2025 RI TDC

By RITA Staff | June 14, 2025

XPO’s Joe Hicks took his seventh RITDC Grand Championship Honors on June 7 as RITA, TAM and MTAC combined for the 2025 Tri-State Truck Driving Championships.

Rhode Island Truck Tolls: Truth & Tyranny – In the Dugout

By RITA Staff | May 30, 2025

Chris Maxwell joined Mike Stenhouse on #InTheDugout to reveal the truth behind Rhode Island’s truck tolls—past, present, and future.

Trucking industry calls governor and General Assembly to halt truck tolls

By RITA Staff | May 21, 2025

RITA is calling upon Rhode Island Gov. McKee and the General Assembly to refrain from reinstating the RhodeWorks truck-only tolling in light of the court ruling that the legislation is unconstitutional.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2024

By RITA Staff | 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.

RI Trucking Association statement on First Circuit decision

By RITA Staff | December 9, 2024

RITA responded to Friday’s decision by the First Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate the state’s controversial “truck tolls.”

XPO’s Hicks recognized for 2024 National TDC victory

By RITA Staff | October 22, 2024

In recognition of his winning the ATA’s National Truck Driving Championship division win, XPO driver Joe Hicks awarded a custom-lettered, dedicated tractor.

RITA Foundation participates in URI Supply Chain Night

By RITA Staff | October 21, 2024

RITA Foundation Chair Steve Soares and RITA President Chris Maxwell participated in the University of Rhode Island College of Business Supply Chain Night.

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.