MEMBERSHIP MEETING EVENTS

General Meeting:  Education and Training
Brake Certification Class

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:30 pm
The Rocky Hill Grange
1340 South County Trail
East Greenwich, RI

Luke Duganiero from Marathon Brake & Maintenance will be offering training
at no cost to members. At the end of the class each person will be issued a certificate.
RIICA is offering the class to members and non-members.

RIICA Members: No fee
Non Members: $65.00 due at the time of the class

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please email riica1980@aol.com  or call/text 401-785-1830 to reserve your spot.

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General Meeting

Thursday, October 30, 2025
 Milton CAT
100 Quarry Drive
Milford MA 01757
 
Lunch: 12:00 PM Main Conference Room at 100 Quarry Dr., Milford, MA
Facility Tour: 1:00 PM
Machine Demonstration : 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Demo hill for an "in the iron" session with an emphasis on Sitech GPS capabilities.

No charge for Members and thei guest. Members are encouraged to bring a friend!
***Door Prize***

For this membership meeting we will need a RSVP.
Email riica1980@aol.com or text/call 401-785-1830 by October 20th.
 

2025 Annual Dinner

NOTICE
There will be  minor changes related to permitting in RI and make sure everyone is on the same page. Please share this information with as many people as you can. This information will be going up on the RIDOT permitting site notices as well as on the FAQ page which can be found here - RIDOT_OSOW_FAQs.pdf - with all the other permitting resources.

• We are adding a new bridge restrictions list starting in October. It will be for Annual Divisible Load Permits for a 6 axle combination vehicle. Only for divisible loads up to 104,800 lbs and only 6 or more axles. The 5 axle combination list will remain for those vehicles.
• Electronic permits & bridge restrictions lists ARE acceptable forms of the documents. After reviewing the laws, regs, and all permit language, nothing requires a printed copy except the bridge restrictions list, which is being changed/updated for October 1st.
• The documents MUST be readily available in the vehicle with the driver.
• Travel time restrictions:
• Annual divisible load permits have no travel restrictions for times, days, day or night, none.
• Blanket permits and single trip permits have restrictions ONLY when they are over 130,000 lbs, over legal width of 8'6" or over 80' long, any one of these.
• Those restrictions are no travel 7-9am and 3-7pm Monday through Friday plus holiday restrictions. No restrictions for weekends and no restrictions for day/night.
• These restrictions are governed by RIGL 31-25-21 here: webserver.rilin .state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE31/31-25/31-25-21.htm
• Any information found contrary please bring to my attention and I will work to correct it.
• We are now allowing oversize travel across the Washington Bridge under certain circumstances:
• During night time only from 11pm-5am only on Sunday, Monday or Wednesday nights. No size limits, a permit MUST be acquired and the 96,000 lbs limit still applies. The time is only for the actual bridge and the rest of the route can occur during different times.

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RIICA MEMBERS AT WORK!
RIICA member Paul Mumford of Mumford & Sons installs a new septic system
at the famous Allie's Donuts in North Kingstown, RI

Rhode Island Independent Contractors and Associates was formed in December of 1980 in an effort to represent independent contractors within the state of Rhode Island and keep them abreast of legislation that would affect them and their business interests.

By the end of 1981, the association boasted 275 members. Since then, the association has continued to grow, exerting a strong influence on the legislature relative to contractor issues.

Why should YOU join RIICA? With the hard work, determination and ambition of our membership, we can set and meet realistic goals that will have a major impact on the interests of independent contractors in Rhode Island.

RIICA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION & BENEFITS

• RIICA DUES
  Individual Member dues are $200 per member annually. Company dues are $300 annually. Associate Vendor Dues are $500 annually. Membership invoices are mailed out each January and must be paid prior to June 30 in order to be included in the RIICA Annual Membership Directory. Please mail your payments as soon as possible as this revenue supports our association. See Full Membership Schedule
   
• RIICA PRODUCTS
  RIICA T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc., all sporting the RIICA logo, are available for purchase! Show your support for RIICA and call the RIICA office to purchase your items today!
  (401) 785-1830
   
• RIICA SCHOLARSHIP
  RIICA is pleased to offer the RIICA Scholarship and Neil Sullivan Memorial Scholarship each year for our members and their families.
  CLICK HERE for an application or contact the RIICA office at 401-785-1830.
   
• KATIE MAC ROAD TAX SERVICES
  Provides services that keep trucking companies compliant with state and federal regulations.
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• DAVID J. MEDEIROS CONSULTING GROUP
  Compliance, security, operational efficiency, and risk management services.
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