Idaho Truck Insurance

Idaho Trucking Rules That Affect Your Insurance

Federal rules cover trucks that cross state lines. These are Idaho's own rules, read from the state's official pages.

Who regulates in-state trucking

Idaho Transportation Department's Commercial Vehicle Services registers commercial-use power units over 8,000 pounds, farm-use power units over 60,000 pounds, and trailers. itd.idaho.gov · checked 2026-10-21Commercial vehicle services registers commercial-use power units over 8,000 pounds, farm-use power units over 60,000 pounds, annual trailers, and permanent trailers.

USDOT number for in-state trucks

Idaho requires an intrastate DOT number for vehicles at 26,001 pounds GVWR or more, combination weight rating, more than 8 passengers, or placarded hazmat. isp.idaho.gov · checked 2026-10-21

Minimum liability for in-state hauling

Under Idaho's motor carrier financial responsibility rule (IDAPA 39.02.80), common and contract carriers of property in the general 'all other property' class must carry at least $750,000 per accident. itd.idaho.gov · checked 2026-10-21

How proof of insurance is filed

Idaho requires a Form E insurance certificate for vehicles registered as intrastate with a haul-for-hire operation type. itd.idaho.gov · checked 2026-10-21The Form E insurance certificate is required for vehicles registered as Intrastate with an operation type of Haul-for-Hire.

Idaho Truck Insurance FAQ