Commercial Vehicle Safety

WELCOME to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Section of the Idaho State Police. Links are listed below to better assist you or feel free to contact us by e-mail or telephone, or you can find or follow us on these services:

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Congratulations to the new CVS Lieutenant - Tim Horn and new CVS Sergeant - Shawn Staley

 

 

 

 

30 Sec Video

Click here to see our new public safety announcement.

Distracted Driving
is a serious problem for commercial and non commercial drivers. 

For more information see our Distracted Driving Page.   

 

Aggressive Driving Support Group video

Aggressive Driving is Dangerous. 

Targeting Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT)

 

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Dot Numbers

Effective April 1, 2006, new regulations take effect for commercial vehicle carriers that operate only within the state of Idaho.  Carriers whose GVWR or combination GVWR of 26,001 are required to have and display an Intrastate DOT number.  Carriers who are 26,000 or less and stay only with the state of Idaho, are no longer required to have an Intrastate DOT number. Carriers who haul hazardous materials that require placards or passenger carriers still need an Interstate or Intrastate DOT number.  Contact Commercial Vehicle Safety at (208) 884-7220 or see the attached information for a summary of the regulation changes.

Click here for a summary of Idaho rule changes. (.pdf)        

Click here for the application form for an Intrastate Dot Number. (pdf)

O YOU NEED A DOT NUMBER?

Chain Requirements

Click here for a link to information on chain laws that went into effect April, 2008. 

About Us
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Carrier Profiles and SafetyNet
Learn more about this international software program and obtaining your carrier profile.

Common Questions
How are fines for traffic and other violations set? Do you have to stop at a Port of Entry? Find the answers here.

DOT Numbers and Regulated/Exempt Commodities .

Read about regulated/exempt commodities, weight and passenger regulations.

Regulations, Rules and Statutes
Make sure you are within the legal rules and guidelines for weight, materials, licensing and other topics.

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