Truck tolls
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News
ATA pushing ahead against Rhode Island truck tolling
State's monthly toll collections from trucks now exceeding $1.5 million.
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Legal issues
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear OOIDA’s appeal of toll ruling
Owner-operator group calls decision “highway robbery."
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Europe
Today’s Pickup: German politician wants to boost truck tolls for rail
Conservative Andreas Jung floats increased fees for trucks and investing the proceeds in railroads to fight climate change.
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News
Court dismisses carrier lawsuit against Rhode Island truck tolling
ATA considering next steps in fight against “discriminatory” toll plan after judge rules that his court lacks jurisdiction.
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Economics
Trucks ready to fight Connecticut’s new tolling plan
Connecticut truckers say tolling proposal unveiled by new governor would hurt business.
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Driver issues
Interstate 81 needs a lot of work, and a commission calls for truck tolls to help finance it
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…
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Blockchain
Today’s pickup: DAT rates show a decline for the second consecutive week
Among today’s highlights: a drop in spot rates, Werner comments on driver availability, Rhode Island collects more than expected
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News
Today’s Pickup: Rhode Island joins roster of anti-trucking states
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;…
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News
In Pennsylvania, drivers face criminal charges over unpaid toll bills
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…
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Economics
Rhode Island Trucking Association challenges environmental assessment on toll impacts
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…
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