Permits Canada obtains oversize and overweight permits for Florida for trucks and loads over the legal width, height, length or weight.
Florida legal dimensions and weight
A truck and load within these limits needs no oversize or overweight permit in Florida.
| Width | 102 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 13 ft 6 in |
| Length | 48 ft trailer; up to 57 ft with 41 ft max kingpin-to-rear-axle |
| Gross weight | 80,000 lbs |
Florida oversize permit rules
| Permits offered | Trip, annual blanket, vehicle-specific blanket, route-specific blanket |
|---|---|
| Escorts | 1 escort over 12 ft wide (2 on narrow or high-traffic roads unless 4 warning lights); 2 escorts over 14 ft; height-pole escort over 14 ft 6 in high |
No travel is allowed when visibility is under 1,000 ft.
Getting your permit with Permits Canada
- Send us the online oversize / overweight application with your truck, trailer, load dimensions and route.
- A permit agent applies for your Florida permit and checks the route conditions.
- Your permit arrives by email with its travel conditions. Oversize and overweight permits can take longer, since the authorities review each application.
Our fee is $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Florida state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Also need temporary registration or fuel tax coverage? See Florida trip & fuel permits.
Florida oversize permit questions
When is an oversize permit required in Florida?
When the truck or load exceeds the Florida legal limits: width 102 in, height 13 ft 6 in, length 48 ft trailer; up to 57 ft with 41 ft max kingpin-to-rear-axle.
What is the legal gross weight in Florida?
The legal gross weight in Florida is 80,000 lbs. A heavier truck needs an overweight permit.
When are pilot or escort vehicles required in Florida?
1 escort over 12 ft wide (2 on narrow or high-traffic roads unless 4 warning lights); 2 escorts over 14 ft; height-pole escort over 14 ft 6 in high.
How much does a Florida oversize permit cost?
Permits Canada charges $40 to $50 CAD per permit, plus the Florida state fee, which depends on the dimensions, weight and route.
Last reviewed October 2026. Rules change; your permit agent confirms them for each move. All provinces and states