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Florida Trip Permit for an out-of-state truck hauling an intrastate load inside Florida

Can a Florida Trip Permit Be Used for Intrastate Loads Inside Florida?

Florida law lets a truck with a trip permit haul interstate or intrastate loads for 10 days. See the rules, which trucks qualify, and what else your truck needs.

Oct. 22, 2026, 9:26 p.m.

Florida Fuel Permit for a Florida-based truck that only runs inside Florida

Florida-Based Trucks That Only Run Inside Florida: Do They Need a Fuel Permit?

Florida law exempts Florida-based trucks that travel only intrastate miles from IFTA and the temporary fuel-use permit. Learn who qualifies, when a single out-of-state load ends the exemption, what a Florida Fuel Permit covers, and the penalties for running without one.

Oct. 21, 2026, 11:41 p.m.

Florida dispatcher comparing oversize permit options at an office desk

Annual Blanket vs. Vehicle-Specific Blanket Permits: Choosing the Right Florida Oversize Permit

A guide comparing FDOT's annual Blanket, Vehicle Specific Blanket, three-month Route Specific Blanket and ten-day Trip permits for oversize loads in Florida.

Oct. 20, 2026, 10:26 p.m.

Owner-operator beside his empty semi tractor at a Florida truck stop while between leases

Does an Owner-Operator Between Leases Need a Florida Trip Permit to Run Empty?

A guide for owner-operators between leases covering Florida hunter permits, out-of-state hunter permits, and when a Florida Trip Permit is needed.

Oct. 19, 2026, 10:03 p.m.

Semi truck driver preparing documents to order a Florida Fuel Permit online

How Fast Can You Get a Florida Fuel Permit Through Our Permit Service?

A practical guide to ordering a Florida Fuel Permit quickly, covering who needs one, what information to prepare, what affects processing speed, and service pricing.

Oct. 18, 2026, 9:19 p.m.

Oversize truck leaving a Florida state highway onto a county road with a Florida Oversize Permit

Do You Need a Separate County or City Permit After Leaving the State Highway in Florida?

A practical guide explaining how FDOT oversize permits cover the State Highway System, when county or city permits may be required, and how to plan the last miles of an oversize route.

Oct. 17, 2026, 8:56 p.m.

Florida Trip Permit expired while truck waits at a shipper

What Happens If a Florida Trip Permit Expires While the Truck Is Stuck at a Shipper or Receiver?

Learn how carriers should handle a Florida trip permit that expires during detention or a delayed load, when to obtain a new permit, and how to plan buffers for future trips.

Oct. 16, 2026, 1:30 p.m.

Does a Three-Axle Commercial Truck Need a Florida Fuel Permit Even if It Weighs Less Than 26,000 Pounds?

Understand Florida's axle-based fuel-tax requirements, how IFTA credentials differ from temporary fuel-use permits, and what trucking companies should verify before entering the state.

Oct. 14, 2026, 10:34 p.m.

Florida Oversize Permit Escort Breakdown

What Happens If an Escort Vehicle Breaks Down During a Florida Oversize Permit Trip?

Learn how trucking companies should handle escort-vehicle breakdowns during oversize moves in Florida, including safe stopping, replacement escorts, and permit compliance.

Oct. 13, 2026, 11:35 p.m.