315 Trucking Companies Owe $5.2M in Unpaid Tolls Across 26 States – Commission Report

Ohio Turnpike Commission Identifies 315 Trucking Companies Owing Over $5.2 Million in Unpaid Tolls On April 20, 2026, the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission announced that 315 commercial trucking companies from 26 states have been turned over to collections for failing to pay tolls, collectively owing nearly $5.2 million since April 2024. Each company on the list owes at least $5,000 in unpaid Ohio Turnpike tolls. Of the 315 companies identified, 42 have commercial vehicles registered in Ohio. The remaining companies are based in other states across the country. The Commission stated that these companies had multiple opportunities to settle their debts, having ignored three mailed invoices before being referred to collections. The largest outstanding balance belongs to NYC Trucking, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based company, which owes $155,826.50 in unpaid tolls. Officials emphasized that while most trucking companies comply with toll payment requirements, a growing number are avoiding payment through nonpayment or deliberate evasion tactics. According to the Commission, tolls that remain unpaid for 90 days from the date of the first invoice are subject to collection actions, which may include holding vehicle registrations until payment is made. The Commission uses several methods to recover unpaid tolls, including capturing license plate images, mailing invoices, sending debts to collections, blocking license plate renewals, and pursuing legal action when necessary. Ferzan M. Ahmed, P.E., Executive Director of the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission, stated that the effort aims to maintain safe and efficient travel conditions at the lowest possible toll rates for compliant users. He noted that toll evasion undermines these goals and creates an unfair burden on companies that do pay their tolls. The public list of companies with unpaid tolls includes balances ranging from $5,000 to nearly $156,000. The Commission continues to pursue recovery of the outstanding amount through administrative and legal channels.