Ohio Turnpike Sends 315 Carriers to Collections Over $5.2M in Unpaid Tolls

Key Details The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has referred 315 trucking carriers from 26 states to collections for owing a combined $5.2 million in unpaid tolls dating back to April 2024. Unpaid balances range from $5,000 to nearly $156,000, with NYC Trucking owing the largest amount. Of the delinquent carriers, 42 operate trucks registered in Ohio. Enforcement Actions Each company has received multiple invoices before being sent to collections, according to the commission. The agency uses license plate imaging, mailed notices, registration holds, and legal action to recover unpaid tolls. Vehicle registrations can be blocked if tolls remain unpaid after 90 days. Why It Matters Executive Director Ferzan M. Ahmed stated that most carriers comply with toll payments, but a growing segment is either refusing to pay or actively evading tolls. Unpaid tolls ultimately hamper the agency's ability to maintain safe and efficient operations while keeping rates low for compliant users. Ahmed emphasized that these delinquent carriers make it harder to provide the safest conditions at the lowest toll rates possible. Next Steps Companies on the delinquent list have had every opportunity to settle their accounts through multiple invoices before collections referral.