Trucking in Idaho

Idaho trucking means mountain passes, agricultural freight, and long distances between shippers.

Major interstates

I-15, I-84, I-86, and I-90.

Permits

Idaho allows 129,000 lb permits on designated routes — one of the most permissive programs in the US.

Weather

Chain law on Lookout Pass (I-90) and Fourth of July Pass in winter.

Weigh stations

Ports of entry at every state border stay busy year-round.

Freight hubs

Boise, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene. Ag freight dominates outbound tonnage.

Frequently asked

129k in Idaho?

Yes on designated routes with state permit.

Chains on I-90?

Any time ITD posts, most often Nov-Mar on Lookout Pass.

Parking east of Boise?

Mountain Home, Twin Falls, Burley, Pocatello.