Florida Trucking Information
- I-10: From the Alabama / Florida state line eastbound to the Pensacola Weigh Station (Mile Marker 4).
- I-75: From the Georgia / Florida state line southbound to the White Springs Weigh Station (Mile Marker 450).
- I-95: From the Georgia / Florida state line southbound to the Yulee Weigh Station (Mile Marker 376).
Port of Entry
Posted:July 1, 2016;
Last Updated: Jan. 27, 2022;
Florida will provide a Port of Entry for commercial carriers coming into the state. This will allow commercial carriers to purchase temporary operating registration permits at dedicated Weigh Stations, without being penalized. The Port of Entry is defined as "A designated location that allows drivers of commercial motor vehicles to purchase temporary registration permits necessary to operate legally within the state. The locations and the designated routes to such locations shall be determined by the Department of Transportation".
As per F.S. 316.003(60) the following routes and locations are hereby defined as Port of Entry locations:
Temporary registration permits can be purchased at any of the three Weigh Stations listed above by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles through its Commercial Vehicle Permit Portal located at https://vendorservices.flhsmv.gov/IcfsPermits. Any commercial vehicle operating beyond these limits without the appropriate permits can be issued civil fines pursuant to F.S. 316.545. Information about Florida trip and Fuel Permits may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Commercial Vehicle and Driver Services at (850) 617-3711 weekdays from 8-4:30.
(Note: All overdimensional and overweight permits must be obtained before entering the state of Florida per F.S. 316.550.)
View the 2021 Florida Statutes
Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act
The Florida Legislature will have to adopt the exemptions from the FAST Act Florida statutes in order for this operating to be legal in the state of Florida.
Semi-Trailer Length
Effective July 1, 2016, Semi-trailer lengths are increased to 57 feet (without a permit), with a 41 foot (46 foot for motorsports) or less kingpin setting and under-ride protection per F.S. 316.515(3).