Providence Journal reports, “Rhode Island plans to be charging truckers at the first two locations in its statewide truck-toll network — both on Route 95 in Washington Country — before the end of the year, Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. said this week. The state expects to hire a contractor to design, build and operate the 14-toll network by the end of this month. Six companies submitted bids for the job earlier in March.” [Link inserted.]