The Idaho Transportation Department has opened a period of time to collect comments regarding heavier loads on select highways in Latah County. Several highways in this county would be reclassified to allow commercial vehicles weighing up to 129,000 pounds. The roads include Highway 6 from the US-95 junction to Harvard,…
The Idaho Transporation Department is holding a public hearing to get feedback regarding an application for allowing heavier loads on the Idaho Highway 81 Spur in Cassia County. This hearing will allow citizens to voice their opinions and concerns about allowing up to 129,000 lbs. on this chunk of the…
The Idaho Trucking Association was making sure truckers passing through Idaho stay healthy and protected. ITA’s CEO was handing out masks and hand sanitizer yesterday to drivers going through the Lewiston Port of Entry weight station. The 250 masks handed out were supplied by the Idaho State Police. Recently, ITA…
Earlier this year two new bills covering truck operations were signed into law by Gov. Brad Little. Starting today, July 1, these new laws go into effect. The first increases the hazmat endorsement fee from $10 to $15. The second law lets the Idaho Transportation Department allow electronic credentials for…
Beginning today and running through May, several local highways in East Idaho will have their speed limits reduced to protect vehicles and roads from damage. All commercial vehicles 10,000 GVWR or greater will have a speed limit of 30 mph to follow while everyone else will have a speed of…
For the ninth year in a row, the Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling out from Boise to travel the country. It will be on tour with an all-female Tater Team traveling around 35,000 miles and stopping in nearly 100 cities. This piece of pop-culture has become a staple all…
PC exclusive American Truck Simulator is adding a new map for you to explore. Now you can pick up potatoes throughout the state of Idaho and transport them to any location in need of spuds. This authentic big-rig experience allows you to become a truck driver in the comfort of…
The Boise Stage Stop in Idaho is showing truck drivers some appreciation by giving CDL holders a free meal on Thanksgiving day. So, on Thursday, November 28 from 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., truck drivers with a valid CDL will be treated to a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings….
At the Hollister port of entry in Hollister, Idaho, truck drivers were given goodie bags in recognition of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This second annual event, put together by the Idaho Trucking Association, had people holding signs up for truckers and gave them goodie bags. Various businesses and the…
First introduced in 2012 for a one-year run celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission, the Big Idaho Potato Truck is going to be making its rounds again for another year. Even though there was questionable weather this year, the potato crops still yielded well and the media…