Idaho to upgrade commercial truck screening systems at six ports of entry

BOISE, Idaho — Commercial truck screening systems at six Idaho ports of entry will receive maintenance and technology upgrades under a $1.78 million contract awarded by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).

The improvements will support truck inspection and screening operations along Interstate 84, Interstate 90, Interstate 15 and US Highway 95, helping transportation officials identify potential safety violations while keeping commercial traffic moving.

The contract, awarded to transportation technology company Quarterhill Inc., covers the following ports of entry:

  • East Boise and Declo: Both on Interstate 84
  • Huetter: Interstate 90
  • Inkom and Sage Junction: Both on Interstate 15
  • Lewiston: US Highway 95

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

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