What is the Rhode Island Trucking Association?

The Rhode Island Trucking Association, Inc. (RITA) is a chartered, non-profit organization whose membership is made up of one truck owners; fleet owners; private and for hire motor carriers; and allied industries including manufacturers, dealers, service stations and suppliers. Since 1931, RITA has represented and promoted all motor carrier interests on the state level. RITA, the only statewide trucking association, has been a member of the American Trucking Association since 1944.

The RITA staff have introduced and lobbied for fair and equitable taxation at the state level. RITA has also lobbied for legislation that will help the industry to operate in a less burdensome manner. As the exclusive Rhode Island affiliate of the ATA, RITA has supported legislation on the federal level.

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Why should you be a member?

As a member of RITA, you can avail yourself of up to the minute information on matters concerning the trucking industry, including taxes, reciprocity, registration fees and other regulations concerning all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. This information is immediately available to you over the telephone at no cost.

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