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A federal court is finally hearing oral arguments in a 4-year-old legal challenge to the state of Rhode Island’s trucks-only tolling program. The trial in the lawsuit — filed by American Trucking Associations and two motor carriers over the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s tolling plan — 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices