Oversize Load Permit Requirements — Florida

Legal size/weight limits, escort thresholds, travel restrictions, and permit office contact for Florida.

⚠ REFERENCE ONLY — NOT A PERMIT. VERIFY WITH THE STATE BEFORE YOU TRAVEL.

These figures are a reference summary of publicly published state rules, not a substitute for a state-issued permit and not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current limits and requirements directly with the state permit office before you plan or run a move. Last verified: 2026-06-28. Oversize Ops is NOT responsible and CANNOT be held liable for decisions made from this reference. Official source ↗

Legal Maximum Dimensions (no permit required)

Width: 8.5ft (102in)
Height: 13.5ft (162in)
Length: 53ft
Gross Weight: 80,000 lbs
Single Axle: 20,000 lbs
Tandem Axle: 34,000 lbs

Escort / Pilot Car Thresholds (see glossary for terms, certification requirements for the driver)

Front escort required over: 12ft wide
Rear escort required over: 12ft wide
Both escorts required over: 14ft wide
Height escort required over: 14ft tall

Front escort >12ft, both escorts >14ft. Certified escorts required. Florida DOT may require state trooper for superloads.

Travel Restrictions

Night travel: Generally restricted
Weekend travel: Generally restricted
Sunday travel: Generally restricted

IMPORTANT: Florida FAC 14-26.012 DEFAULTS to weekends and holidays PROHIBITED (must be expressly authorized in permit — opposite of most states). Most permits: daylight hours only. Nighttime and weekend travel must be explicitly authorized on permit. Some commodity-specific permits allow night travel.

Holiday blackouts: Major US holidays.

Superload Thresholds

Width over: 16ft
Length over: 150ft
Weight over: 200,000 lbs

Estimated Permit Cost Current

Dimension: $5–$25 tiered; Weight: $0.27–$0.47/mile by bracket + $3.33 admin + $5 transmission

Typical processing: 10-day permit window

Source: Fla. Admin. Code R. 14-26.008.

Permit fee only — does not include escort/pilot-car service costs (market-rate, arranged separately) or third-party permit-service fees. This is an estimate for planning purposes, not a quote.

Get a Permit

Online portal: https://www.fdot.gov/planning/permittingoffice/
Phone: 1-850-414-4272

Florida generally permit-friendly. Single trip and annual permits available.

Planning a move through Florida?

Plan a truck-legal route that checks bridges and construction, or find a vetted transporter or escort.

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