Idaho News Updates

In response to a crackdown in federal enforcement, more states are opting out of the voluntary programs. For many, compliance requires significant changes.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration rescinded the EPA’s endangerment finding, marking its most significant climate policy rollback to date.

In total, produce and transportation costs resulted in losses of more than $600,000 to the victim companies, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

“Teamwork across state lines is important to keep America’s roadways safe,” Nebraska State Police Capt. Martin Denton, of carrier enforcement, said Oct. 14.

Heber Lynn Andrus, a past chairman of the Idaho Trucking Association and former owner of Idaho-based Doug Andrus Distributing, died June 11 at age 75.

A new Idaho Transportation Department roadside patrol has been launched along the Interstate 90 freight corridor to more quickly aid motorists in need of assistance.

The Idaho Transportation Department is offering motor carriers an online service that issues alerts about driving license changes, such as expiration dates for CDLs.

Tires on commercial vehicles traveling through Idaho’s ports of entry are under scrutiny with the state transportation department rolling out a $1.2 million system of inspection sensors.

A new Idaho law takes effect July 1 allowing commercial vehicles to idle when drivers are resting inside and also when perishable goods are being delivered.

Idaho is now offering commercial vehicle operators the option of bulk online renewal of annual special permits in an effort to help save time and money.