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Florida is one of the top trucking states with massive freight volume from ports, agriculture, and construction. Florida trucking insurance must account for hurricane exposure, high litigation rates, and year-round operations.

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Florida Trucking Insurance Requirements

Federal Requirements

Trucks that cross state lines follow the FMCSA minimums: $750,000 liability for general freight, $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 for hazardous materials.

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Liability (BIPD)
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Physical Damage
General Liability
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Umbrella / Excess

Florida Trucking Rules That Affect Your Insurance

Federal rules cover trucks that cross state lines. These are Florida's own rules, read from the state's official pages.

Who regulates in-state trucking
The Florida Department of Transportation's Office of Motor Carrier Compliance and FMCSA run a Motor Carrier Registration Program for interstate and intrastate carriers. fdot.gov Β· checked 2026-10-21The Florida Department of Transportation, Office Motor Carrier Compliance (OMCC), and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), have implemented a Motor Carrier Registration Program for Interstate and Intrastate motor carriers.
USDOT number for in-state trucks
Florida requires intrastate carriers to register for a USDOT number and display it on power units; no registration fee for intrastate-only companies. flhsmv.gov Β· checked 2026-10-21Registration fees may be applied for companies engaged in interstate commerce, but are not applied for companies solely engaged in intrastate operations.
Minimum liability for in-state hauling
Florida statute sets tiered minimums by weight: $50,000 per occurrence at 26,000-34,999 lb, $100,000 at 35,000-43,999 lb, $300,000 at 44,000 lb or more. leg.state.fl.us Β· checked 2026-10-21Three hundred thousand dollars per occurrence for a commercial motor vehicle or qualified motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 44,000 pounds or more.
Also worth knowing
Florida intrastate drivers may drive 12 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty, a different limit from the federal 11 hours. flhsmv.gov Β· checked 2026-10-21Driver may drive 12 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty.

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