{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"123885","rtpr_id":"nPn2q5258a","ticker":"QTRH","exchange":"TSX","all_tickers":["QTRH"],"title":"Quarterhill Partners with PennDOT to Support Commercial Vehicle Monitoring Technology Infrastructure","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-08-20T12:00:05.456Z","article_body":"Quarterhill Partners with PennDOT to Support Commercial Vehicle Monitoring Technology Infrastructure\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026\n\n$4.6 million multi-year agreement helps modernize Pennsylvania's commercial\nvehicle monitoring infrastructure with accurate, real-time traffic data\n\nTORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quarterhill Inc.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=4055367926&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quarterhill.com%2F&a=Quarterhill+Inc.)\n (\"Quarterhill\" or the \"Company\") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading\ntechnology innovator providing next-generation, AI-driven Intelligent\nTransportation System (\"ITS\") solutions, is pleased to announce that it has\nsecured a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3935784866&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pa.gov%2Fagencies%2Fpenndot&a=Pennsylvania+Department+of+Transportation)\n (\"PennDOT\") to provide ongoing maintenance, calibration, and support\nservices for the Commonwealth's Weigh-In-Motion (\"WIM\") program.\n\nThe agreement is valued at approximately $4.6 million over an initial\nthree-year term with options to extend for an additional two years. As\ntransportation agencies move to modernize critical roadway infrastructure\nthrough intelligent commercial vehicle monitoring, automated data collection,\nand connected transportation systems, this award reinforces Quarterhill's role\nas a trusted technology partner.\n\nQuarterhill will deliver scheduled maintenance, emergency repair services, and\nsystem calibration for PennDOT's network of planning and compliance WIM sites\nacross the state, including support for new site installations, upgrades, and\nreporting integration with PennDOT's Field Operations Manager system. These\nservices help ensure the continuous collection of accurate, real-time\ncommercial vehicle and traffic data, supporting infrastructure planning,\nfreight mobility, roadway safety, weight compliance, and more informed\ntransportation decision-making across the Commonwealth.\n\n\"Reliable and accurate vehicle data is fundamental to maintaining safe and\nefficient transportation networks,\" said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill.\n\"Through our partnership with PennDOT, we are supporting data-driven\ndecision-making that helps protect infrastructure investments, improve safety,\nand optimize commercial vehicle operations across Pennsylvania.\"\n\nThe award further strengthens Quarterhill's long-standing relationships with\ntransportation agencies across North America and reflects the Company's\ncommitment to helping customers modernize transportation infrastructure\nthrough advanced ITS technologies. In 2026 alone, the Company has secured\ncontracts with agencies in Oklahoma\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3661270601&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Awarded-5-25-Million-Oklahoma-DOT-Contract-to-Modernize-Commercial-Vehicle-Screening-Infrastructure%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Oklahoma)\n, Illinois\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=1683675644&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-and-Illinois-Tollway-Extend-Longstanding-Agreement-with-10-7-Million-Tolling-Operations-Contract%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Illinois)\n, Indiana\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=4149484709&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-and-Indiana-Department-of-Transportation-Expand-Partnership-with-13-Million-Weigh-in-Motion-Projects%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Indiana)\n, California\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=1788407809&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Expands-Caltrans-Partnership-with-New-Commercial-Vehicle-Technology-Projects%2Fdefault.aspx&a=California)\n, New Jersey\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3755895898&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Partners-with-New-Jersey-Department-of-Transportation-to-Support-Statewide-Traffic-Monitoring-Systems%2Fdefault.aspx&a=New+Jersey)\n, and Massachusetts\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3916142764&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Partners-with-Massachusetts-Department-of-Transportation-to-Expand-Weigh-In-Motion-Program%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Massachusetts)\n.\n\nAbout Quarterhill\n\nQuarterhill is a global leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)\nindustry, advancing mobility through smart infrastructure solutions that\nreduce congestion, improve roadway safety, and create more sustainable travel.\nEach year, Quarterhill's platforms process billions of transactions, perform\ncompliance and safety inspections on millions of commercial vehicles, and\nenable transportation agencies worldwide to optimize thousands of lanes of\ntraffic to improve travel for everyone. Leveraging advanced artificial\nintelligence and machine learning technologies, Quarterhill's platform\ndelivers automation and predictive insight to help agencies manage\ntransportation networks more efficiently. By working in close partnership with\ngovernments, communities, and industry leaders, Quarterhill is building\ntoday's connected roadways while shaping the next generation of intelligent,\nresilient mobility. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and\non the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, please\nvisit: www.quarterhill.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=427698566&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quarterhill.com%2F&a=www.quarterhill.com)\n\nForward-looking Information\n\nThis news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking\nstatements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws\n(collectively, \"forward-looking statements\"). Such forward-looking statements\nrelate to future events, conditions or future financial performance of\n‎Quarterhill based on future economic conditions and courses of action. All\nstatements other ‎than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking\nstatements. Such forward-looking statements ‎are often, but not always,\nidentified by the use of any words such as \"seek\", \"anticipate\", \"budget\",\n‎‎\"plan\", \"goal\", \"expect\" and similar expressions.\n\nForward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions,\n‎uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to\ndiffer materially from those ‎anticipated in such forward-looking\nstatements. Material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release\ninclude, among others, demand for Quarterhill's products and services; general\neconomic and market conditions; competition; risks relating to technological\nadvances and cyber-security; and other risks set forth in the Company's most\nrecent annual information form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=2663369405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sedarplus.ca%2F&a=www.sedarplus.ca)\n. The Company believes the expectations reflected in ‎the forward-looking\nstatements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these\nexpectations ‎will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements\nincluded in this news release should not be ‎unduly relied\nupon.‎ Material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking\nstatements contained in this news release include, among others: Quarterhill's\nability to execute on its business plan; demand for Quarterhill's products and\nservices; operating assumptions; and financial projections and cost estimates.\nQuarterhill has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or\nrevise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,\nfuture events or otherwise, except as required by law.\n\n \n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quarterhill-partners-with-penndot-to-support-commercial-vehicle-monitoring-technology-infrastructure-302856003.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quarterhill-partners-with-penndot-to-support-commercial-vehicle-monitoring-technology-infrastructure-302856003.html)\n\nSOURCE Quarterhill Inc.\n\n\n\nFor media and investor inquiries, please contact: Gateway Group, Inc., T: 949.574.3860, E: QTRH@gateway-grp.com\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn2q5258a","title":"Quarterhill Partners with PennDOT to Support Commercial Vehicle Monitoring Technology Infrastructure","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"QTRH","created":"2026-08-20T12:00:05.456Z","tickers":["QTRH"],"exchange":"TSX","article_body":"Quarterhill Partners with PennDOT to Support Commercial Vehicle Monitoring Technology Infrastructure\n\nPR Newswire\n\nTORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026\n\n$4.6 million multi-year agreement helps modernize Pennsylvania's commercial\nvehicle monitoring infrastructure with accurate, real-time traffic data\n\nTORONTO, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Quarterhill Inc.\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=4055367926&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.quarterhill.com%2F&a=Quarterhill+Inc.)\n (\"Quarterhill\" or the \"Company\") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading\ntechnology innovator providing next-generation, AI-driven Intelligent\nTransportation System (\"ITS\") solutions, is pleased to announce that it has\nsecured a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3935784866&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pa.gov%2Fagencies%2Fpenndot&a=Pennsylvania+Department+of+Transportation)\n (\"PennDOT\") to provide ongoing maintenance, calibration, and support\nservices for the Commonwealth's Weigh-In-Motion (\"WIM\") program.\n\nThe agreement is valued at approximately $4.6 million over an initial\nthree-year term with options to extend for an additional two years. As\ntransportation agencies move to modernize critical roadway infrastructure\nthrough intelligent commercial vehicle monitoring, automated data collection,\nand connected transportation systems, this award reinforces Quarterhill's role\nas a trusted technology partner.\n\nQuarterhill will deliver scheduled maintenance, emergency repair services, and\nsystem calibration for PennDOT's network of planning and compliance WIM sites\nacross the state, including support for new site installations, upgrades, and\nreporting integration with PennDOT's Field Operations Manager system. These\nservices help ensure the continuous collection of accurate, real-time\ncommercial vehicle and traffic data, supporting infrastructure planning,\nfreight mobility, roadway safety, weight compliance, and more informed\ntransportation decision-making across the Commonwealth.\n\n\"Reliable and accurate vehicle data is fundamental to maintaining safe and\nefficient transportation networks,\" said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill.\n\"Through our partnership with PennDOT, we are supporting data-driven\ndecision-making that helps protect infrastructure investments, improve safety,\nand optimize commercial vehicle operations across Pennsylvania.\"\n\nThe award further strengthens Quarterhill's long-standing relationships with\ntransportation agencies across North America and reflects the Company's\ncommitment to helping customers modernize transportation infrastructure\nthrough advanced ITS technologies. In 2026 alone, the Company has secured\ncontracts with agencies in Oklahoma\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3661270601&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Awarded-5-25-Million-Oklahoma-DOT-Contract-to-Modernize-Commercial-Vehicle-Screening-Infrastructure%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Oklahoma)\n, Illinois\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=1683675644&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-and-Illinois-Tollway-Extend-Longstanding-Agreement-with-10-7-Million-Tolling-Operations-Contract%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Illinois)\n, Indiana\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=4149484709&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-and-Indiana-Department-of-Transportation-Expand-Partnership-with-13-Million-Weigh-in-Motion-Projects%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Indiana)\n, California\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=1788407809&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Expands-Caltrans-Partnership-with-New-Commercial-Vehicle-Technology-Projects%2Fdefault.aspx&a=California)\n, New Jersey\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3755895898&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Partners-with-New-Jersey-Department-of-Transportation-to-Support-Statewide-Traffic-Monitoring-Systems%2Fdefault.aspx&a=New+Jersey)\n, and Massachusetts\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=3916142764&u=https%3A%2F%2Fir.quarterhill.com%2Fnews%2Fnews-details%2F2026%2FQuarterhill-Partners-with-Massachusetts-Department-of-Transportation-to-Expand-Weigh-In-Motion-Program%2Fdefault.aspx&a=Massachusetts)\n.\n\nAbout Quarterhill\n\nQuarterhill is a global leader in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)\nindustry, advancing mobility through smart infrastructure solutions that\nreduce congestion, improve roadway safety, and create more sustainable travel.\nEach year, Quarterhill's platforms process billions of transactions, perform\ncompliance and safety inspections on millions of commercial vehicles, and\nenable transportation agencies worldwide to optimize thousands of lanes of\ntraffic to improve travel for everyone. Leveraging advanced artificial\nintelligence and machine learning technologies, Quarterhill's platform\ndelivers automation and predictive insight to help agencies manage\ntransportation networks more efficiently. By working in close partnership with\ngovernments, communities, and industry leaders, Quarterhill is building\ntoday's connected roadways while shaping the next generation of intelligent,\nresilient mobility. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and\non the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, please\nvisit: www.quarterhill.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=427698566&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.quarterhill.com%2F&a=www.quarterhill.com)\n\nForward-looking Information\n\nThis news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking\nstatements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws\n(collectively, \"forward-looking statements\"). Such forward-looking statements\nrelate to future events, conditions or future financial performance of\n‎Quarterhill based on future economic conditions and courses of action. All\nstatements other ‎than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking\nstatements. Such forward-looking statements ‎are often, but not always,\nidentified by the use of any words such as \"seek\", \"anticipate\", \"budget\",\n‎‎\"plan\", \"goal\", \"expect\" and similar expressions.\n\nForward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions,\n‎uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to\ndiffer materially from those ‎anticipated in such forward-looking\nstatements. Material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ\nmaterially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release\ninclude, among others, demand for Quarterhill's products and services; general\neconomic and market conditions; competition; risks relating to technological\nadvances and cyber-security; and other risks set forth in the Company's most\nrecent annual information form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4755821-1&h=2663369405&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sedarplus.ca%2F&a=www.sedarplus.ca)\n. The Company believes the expectations reflected in ‎the forward-looking\nstatements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these\nexpectations ‎will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements\nincluded in this news release should not be ‎unduly relied\nupon.‎ Material factors and assumptions used to develop the forward-looking\nstatements contained in this news release include, among others: Quarterhill's\nability to execute on its business plan; demand for Quarterhill's products and\nservices; operating assumptions; and financial projections and cost estimates.\nQuarterhill has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or\nrevise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,\nfuture events or otherwise, except as required by law.\n\n \n\nView original\ncontent:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quarterhill-partners-with-penndot-to-support-commercial-vehicle-monitoring-technology-infrastructure-302856003.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quarterhill-partners-with-penndot-to-support-commercial-vehicle-monitoring-technology-infrastructure-302856003.html)\n\nSOURCE Quarterhill Inc.\n\n\n\nFor media and investor inquiries, please contact: Gateway Group, Inc., T: 949.574.3860, E: QTRH@gateway-grp.com\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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