Quarterhill Selected by Idaho Transportation Department to Support and Modernize Commercial Vehicle Screening Infrastructure

Agreement builds on long-standing partnership and supports critical weigh-in-motion, electronic screening, and commercial vehicle enforcement systems across Idaho

TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading technology innovator providing next-generation, AI-driven Intelligent Transportation System ("ITS") solutions, today announced it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.78 million USD by the Idaho Transportation Department ("ITD") to maintain, support and modernize the state's commercial vehicle operations and screening infrastructure.

The contract has an initial one-year term that began Oct. 1, 2026, and includes an option for an additional one-year extension by mutual agreement. It covers East Boise, Declo, Huetter, Inkom, Sage Junction, and Lewiston Port of Entry facilities along I-84, I-90, I-15, and US-95, respectively.

This contract supports the systems that make up Idaho's commercial vehicle screening network, including weigh-in-motion technology, electronic screening, automated vehicle identification, license plate recognition, enforcement cameras and integrated roadside operations platforms. Working together, these systems help transportation officials support efficient commercial vehicle screening, identify potential safety concerns and keep freight moving safely along the state's key corridors.

Working closely with ITD, Quarterhill will provide preventive and corrective maintenance, software licensing, technical support and training across the network. The agreement also includes replacement and modernization of roadside equipment at multiple sites to extend system life, reduce disruptions and improve performance.

"Maintaining the reliability and performance of transportation infrastructure is just as important as deploying it," said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill. "This award reflects the Idaho Transportation Department's continued confidence in our team, as well as our shared commitment to ensuring safer roads and more efficient freight movement. We look forward to helping keep one of the nation's most advanced commercial vehicle operations programs dependable, accurate and ready to meet Idaho's evolving transportation needs."

This contract reinforces Quarterhill's long-standing relationship with ITD and further strengthens the Company's position as a trusted provider of commercial vehicle operations, weigh-in-motion, and intelligent transportation system solutions across North America.

About Quarterhill
Quarterhill is a global leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry, advancing mobility through smart infrastructure solutions that reduce congestion, improve roadway safety, and create more sustainable travel. Each year, Quarterhill's platforms process billions of transactions, perform compliance and safety inspections on millions of commercial vehicles, and enable transportation agencies worldwide to optimize thousands of lanes of traffic to improve travel for everyone. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, Quarterhill's platform delivers automation and predictive insight to help agencies manage transportation networks more efficiently. By working in close partnership with governments, communities, and industry leaders, Quarterhill is building today's connected roadways while shaping the next generation of intelligent, resilient mobility. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, please visit: www.quarterhill.com.

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