An Illinois truck driver was indicted on grand theft felony for evading nearly $22,000 in Ohio Turnpike tolls over 2 years, with authorities hoping the case sends a message to other evaders. The Northern Ohio toll road generated more than $400 million in revenue in 2025, but $5 million in tolls have not been paid by truck drivers and trucking companies, intent on cheating the turnpike and the State of Ohio. Investigators said the number of cases involving truckers not paying tolls on the turnpike has increased dramatically since EZ pass lanes were installed.
Busted for not paying tolls
May 6, 2026 | 6:33 AM