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.

Special Olympics Torch Run Truck Convoy

By RITA Staff | September 16, 2024

Benefiting Special Olympics Rhode Island, the annual Torch Run coincides with National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

Research documents critical role of association membership in motor carrier safety

By RITA Staff | August 21, 2024

ATRI released research that statistically corroborates motor carriers who are active in state and national membership associations are safer than both former association members and carriers who have never been association members.

Order Today: RITA Gear Jam benefits the RITA Foundation

By RITA Staff | August 17, 2024

This month’s RITA Gear Jam is Peach Bourbon BBQ Sauce. Our line of jams, sauces and salsas supports the RITA Foundation’s mission.

Rhode Warrior Magazine

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Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 1, 2026

July 28, 2026

The Real Chairs of RITA – Recollections and reflections of guiding the mission of the Rhode Island Trucking Association.

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.