Florida transportation regulations

The legal weight, dimension and axle limits for commercial vehicles in Florida, and where the state permit office is.

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Legal dimensions

MeasureLegal maximum
Width8' 6"
Height13' 6"
Length, semi-trailer48'
Length, single vehicle40'
Length, overall65'
Front overhang3'
Rear overhang3'

Legal weights

MeasureLegal maximum
Gross vehicle weight80,000 lbs
Gross weight, single vehicle
Single axle22,000 lbs
Tandem axle44,000 lbs
Tridem axle66,000 lbs
Single axle, non-divisible
Tandem axle, non-divisible
Tridem axle, non-divisible

Last checked September 2026. States revise legal limits, and a limit can depend on the road, the axle spacing or the configuration in ways one table cannot capture. Florida is the authority — use this to plan, and confirm anything you are close to.

Florida permit offices

Oversize/Overweight

Oversize / Overweight

Phone
(850) 410-5777
Weekdays
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Temporary Trip/ Fuel

Phone
(850) 617-3711
Weekdays
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM