A federal judge has ruled that Rhode Island’s “RhodeWorks” toll system discriminates against trucks and is unconstitutional.
Arizona joins New York and Maryland as states that have recently converted to all cashless tolling.
The I-75/I-71 interchange in Cincinnati is considered a top-10 trucking bottleneck in the U.S.
Action by ATA and others seeking a preliminary injunction denied; case will move ahead to trial
“Key differences” also found between ELDs and calculating mileage-based user fees.
State’s monthly toll collections from trucks now exceeding $1.5 million.
Owner-operator group calls decision “highway robbery.”
Conservative Andreas Jung floats increased fees for trucks and investing the proceeds in railroads to fight climate change.
ATA considering next steps in fight against “discriminatory” toll plan after judge rules that his court lacks jurisdiction.
Connecticut truckers say tolling proposal unveiled by new governor would hurt business.
A combination of tolls that a commission says will be cheaper than other states, plus an “auto pass,” are seen as providing enough revenue to fund the needed improvements.
Among today’s highlights: a drop in spot rates, Werner comments on driver availability, Rhode Island collects more than expected
Rhode Island begins tolling trucks today; SCOTUS rejects review request by JB Hunt on California case; Rolls-Royce engine problems spread; transportation companies fret over tariffs; Waymo to buy up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacificas.
The turnpike of Pennsylvania has decided to pursue criminal charges against motorists who have more than $2,000 in unpaid toll bills as debt mounts to over $17 million.
The Rhode Island Trucking Association (RITA) has called out the Rhode Island Department of ansportation (RIDOT)’s allegedly inadequate environmental assessment (EA), hoping that the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) will reject the report.
