Transport Topics (May 26, 2022)
A federal court is finally hearing oral arguments in a 4-year-old legal challenge to the state of Rhode Island\u2019s trucks-only tolling program. The trial in the lawsuit \u2014 filed by American Trucking Associations and two motor carriers over the Rhode Island Department of Transportation\u2019s tolling plan \u2014 began Monday and is expected to last up to three weeks. ATA specifically alleges RhodeWorks tolling plan violates the commerce clause of the U.S. Constitution by discriminating against interstate commerce and out-of-state truckers in both intent and effect. The program originated during the administration of then-Gov. Gina Raimondo, who now is secretary of the Commerce Department.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices