Millionaires Tax? Let’s talk about pending commoners tax: Truck Tolls

By RITA Staff | August 25, 2026

RITA’s Chris Maxwell breaks down RI’s truck toll program: inconsistent state revenue figures, no toll caps, and who really pays the price.

Passing the gavel on a strong association

By RITA Staff | August 11, 2026

RITA Chairman Al D’Angelo’s farewell letter on trucking’s challenges and wins, plus a look ahead as Carla Manni takes over as chairman.

RITA’s Chris Maxwell announced as ATA’s TAEC National Chair

By RITA Staff | August 3, 2026

American Trucking Associations names new TAEC leadership: Chris Maxwell as chairman, Mark Colson as vice chairman, plus regional chairs.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 1, 2026

By RITA Staff | July 28, 2026

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

Tournament to benefit the RITA Foundation

By RITA Staff | July 13, 2026

Enjoy a few hours at Top Golf while benefiting the Rhode Island Trucking Association Foundation.

XPO’s Joe Hicks Takes 8th Grand Championship at 2026 RI Truck Driving Championships

By RITA Staff | June 18, 2026

Seven-time Rhode Island Grand Champion, Joe Hicks of XPO, earned the highest overall score and will return to the national competition to try for another first-place finish.

Strong member support at initial meeting of RITA Safety Management Council

By RITA Staff | June 9, 2026

Council to promote safety in the transportation and logistics industry through education, advocacy, and engagement.

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

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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.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2023

November 11, 2023

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

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 1, 2023

February 1, 2023

The first Rhode Warrior magazine edition for 2023 introduces Debora Babin Katz, RITA’s new chair.

Rhode Warrior Magazine – Issue 2, 2022

July 1, 2022

This issue introduces our new Foundation with a “Moving Minds” goal. ATA’s Interstate One visits URI campus.