Trucking News · Idaho · November 10, 2026

Truckers: Idaho Awards $1.78 Million to Upgrade Truck Screening at Six Ports

By Big Rig Daily Staff

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Truckers who run Idaho's interstates will pass upgraded screening equipment at six ports of entry under a $1.78 million contract from the Idaho Transportation Department, The Trucker reports.

The work covers ports along Interstate 84, Interstate 90, Interstate 15 and US Highway 95: East Boise and Declo on I-84, Huetter on I-90, Inkom and Sage Junction on I-15, and Lewiston on US 95.

What is being upgraded

According to a Nov. 9 announcement from Quarterhill, the transportation technology company that won the contract, the work includes maintaining and upgrading weigh-in-motion systems, electronic screening equipment, automated vehicle identification technology, license plate readers and enforcement cameras.

Weigh-in-motion technology weighs trucks as they roll over sensors built into the road. Combined with electronic screening, it helps officials pick out vehicles that may need a closer inspection, The Trucker explains. Reliable equipment can cut unnecessary stops for trucks that are legal, while letting inspectors focus on vehicles that may have safety or compliance problems.

Quarterhill will provide preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, software support and technical training. The contract also calls for replacing and modernizing roadside equipment at several locations.

Contract terms

The agreement began Oct. 1 and runs one year, with an option to extend it another year if both sides agree. It continues an existing partnership between Quarterhill and the department. Earlier work included upgrades at the Inkom Port of Entry on I-15.

"Maintaining the reliability and performance of transportation infrastructure is just as important as deploying it," said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill. "This award reflects the Idaho Transportation Department's continued confidence in our team, as well as our shared commitment to ensuring safer roads and more efficient freight movement."

Idaho's screening network

According to the department, Idaho runs nine permanent ports of entry with weigh-in-motion technology, along with 10 satellite ports and more than 500 mobile port locations. The new contract is meant to keep that network reliable and improve equipment along major trucking routes.

For readers new to how these sites work, Big Rig Daily's guide on how weigh stations work explains scales, bypass systems and what happens when a truck is called in.

FAQ

Which ports are included?

East Boise and Declo on I-84, Huetter on I-90, Inkom and Sage Junction on I-15, and Lewiston on US 95.

What does weigh-in-motion do?

It weighs trucks as they travel over sensors built into the road, so officials can spot vehicles that may need inspection.

How long does the contract run?

One year from Oct. 1, with an option for a second year.

Do screening systems save you time at Idaho ports, or do you still get called in?

Sources: The Trucker.

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