Trucking industry representatives are considering their next move after U.S. District Court William E. Smith dismissed Tuesday a lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s truck toll program. The American Trucking Associations, which filed the suit, appears likely to either appeal Smith’s decision or to move the case to state court. “ATA is disappointed by [the\ decision, in […]
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What’s Going On With Truck Tolls In Rhode Island?
Last June, Rhode Island kicked off the nation’s first statewide truck-only tolling program, at two spots on Interstate 95, and so far, it’s been successful. This year, it plans to expand to ten more locations: tolling large tractor trailers. But the trucking industry is challenging the arrangement in federal court.
