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 – Issue 1, 2024

By RITA Staff | July 20, 2024

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

Old Dominion’s Donaldo Afonseca takes Rhode Island 2024 TDC Grand Champion Honors

By RITA Staff | June 12, 2024

Donaldo Afonseca – last year’s Rookie of the Year – took first place in Rhode Island’s Straight Truck Class earning him Rhode Island’s 2024 Truck Driving Grand Champion award.

RITA Foundation at URI Supply Chain Management dinner

By RITA Staff | April 30, 2024

On April 25, RITA Foundation Chairman Stephen Soares addressed the URU Supply Chain Management Senior Recognition Dinner.

2023 Recipient of David Harrison Navigator Award: John Anderson

By RITA Staff | December 7, 2023

John Anderson of Anderson Motors in East Providence earns 2023 David Harrison Navigator Award.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2023

By RITA Staff | November 11, 2023

Rhode Island, which did not meet its own fleet electrification goals, can not adopt California’s clean truck goals.

Beacon Mutual announces partnership with RITA

By RITA Staff | November 10, 2023

Beacon Mutual Insurance announces new partnership with the Rhode Island Trucking Association starting in November 2023.

RITA holds Truck Transportation Merit Badge Course

By RITA Staff | February 28, 2023

RITA’s annual Truck Transportation educational program provides Eagle Scout candidates to learn about the industry and earn a Merit Badge.

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.