Idaho troopers step up enforcement of load securement and overweight commercial vehicles following citizen complaints
Idaho State Police (ISP) recently conducted a focused enforcement operation in the Boise area in response to “a growing number of public complaints about sand and gravel trucks in the Treasure Valley.”
On December 23, 2025, ISP’s Commercial Vehicle Safety (CVS) Division partnered with the Idaho Transportation Department (IDT) for an enforcement detail after “motorists reported concerns about potential load loss and overweight vehicles, particularly between the Orchard exit off I-84 and the Orchard/Gowen loop south of the Boise Airport.”
ISP and IDT focused on the following during the detail:
- Securing loads to prevent debris from falling onto the roadway
- Weight and equipment compliance
- Driver qualifications and commercial documentation
- Moving violations, like seatbelt and cell phone use, pose a risk to other motorists
ISP said that truck drivers should expect increased enforcement to continue.
“Targeted operations will continue when complaints, traffic patterns, commercial vehicle data, and public safety concerns show it’s needed. Commercial haulers should expect continued vehicle and load inspections,” troopers said.
“Our role in CVS is to make sure commercial vehicles operating on Idaho roads are safe and legally compliant. This operation was not designed to ruin anyone’s holiday or slow down commerce,” CVS Sergeant Cabaong said. “These are exceptionally heavy vehicles, and a well-secured load on a properly equipped truck protects more than just the motoring public. They protect the commercial driver behind the wheel and their company. When sand or gravel spills at highway speeds, or when a vehicle pushes weight limits with weak brakes or worn tires, a simple trip could turn tragic. Our job is to reduce risks before they become emergencies.”