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Heavy Truck Information
A heavy truck is any motor vehicle with a net vehicle weight of more than 5,000 lbs. The registration is based on the gross vehicle weight (GVW). Heavy trucks are designed/used for the carriage of goods (pick-up truck) or equipped with a connective device for drawing a trailer (truck tractor/semi). This includes any motor vehicle that has had modifications such as a cabinet box, a platform, a rack, or other equipment added for the purpose of carrying goods (except for the personal effects of the passengers or an attached trailer).
A truck tractor is a motor vehicle which has four or more wheels and equipped with a fifth wheel for the primary purpose of drawing a semi-trailer that is attached by means of a fifth wheel. The tractor has no provision for carrying loads independently.
Do you have questions about IFTA or IRP services? Contact Motor Carrier Services for all IFTA and IRP account-related inquiries such as credentials, renewals, tax returns, etc.
Renew Your Registration
Select your truck’s weight category below to view registration renewal options and requirements.
Unsure of your truck’s gross vehicle weight (GVW)? Learn how to find your truck’s GVW.
Need to process IRP or IFTA renewals? Contact Motor Carrier Services.
Need to know the cost? View registration fees.
Registrations for trucks weighing between 5,000 and 7,999 lbs. expire on the first registered owner’s birthday.
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Note: As long as you do not have any stops/holds or need to show proof of insurance for your registration, you can renew online.
Walk-ins are welcome! You can visit us at any of our office locations.
Registrations for trucks weighing between 8,000 and 25,999 lbs. must be renewed by December 31st every year, unless otherwise noted (i.e. 6 month registrations).
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Note: Customers must show proof of Florida insurance or Florida insurance affidavit to renew.
Walk-ins are welcome! You can visit us at any of our office locations.
Registrations for trucks weighing between 26,000 and 54,999 lbs. must be renewed by December 31st every year, unless otherwise noted (i.e. 6 month registrations).
- Customers will need to show Certificate of Liability Insurance to renew. Your Certificate of Liability must meet the following requirements:
- Name on insurance must match name on registration; if not, need lease agreement
- Includes the VIN (unless “Any Auto” is shown on the form)
- Correct combined limits coverage
- $50,000 (26,000 -34,999 lbs.)
- $100,000 (35,000 – 43,999 lbs.)
- $300,000 (44,000 lbs. or more)
- Insurance is current
- Includes 10,000 PIP coverage
- Certificate holder is listed
- Only required for apportioned vehicles
- Includes cancellation clause
Ready to renew?
Walk-ins are welcome! You can visit us at any of our office locations.
Registrations for trucks weighing 55,000 lbs. and more must be renewed by December 31st every year, unless otherwise noted (i.e. 6 month registrations).
Customers will need to show the following:
- Certificate of Liability Insurance that meets the following requirements:
- Name on insurance must match name on registration; if not, need lease agreement
- Includes the VIN (unless “Any Auto” is shown on the form)
- Correct combined limits coverage
- $50,000 (26,000 -34,999 lbs.)
- $100,000 (35,000 – 43,999 lbs.)
- $300,000 (44,000 lbs. or more)
- Insurance is current
- Includes 10,000 PIP coverage
- Certificate holder is listed
- Only required for apportioned vehicles
- Includes cancellation clause
- Proof of filing Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) that meets the following requirements:
- Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, IRS Form 2290 (PDF) is required*
- Legible 2290 stamp
- Current tax period
- VIN correct/unaltered
- Name on Form 2290 must match name on registration. If the name is not the same, then you will need a lease agreement or SunBiz connection
- Unaltered EIN (Employer Identification Number)
- Correct category listed for GVW (A-W)
*Form 2290 is not required if heavy truck was acquired less than 60 days ago
Ready to renew?
Walk-ins are welcome! You can visit us at any of our office locations.
Heavy Truck Weight
You’ll need to know your truck’s gross vehicle weight to register a heavy truck.
How do I know my truck’s weight for registration?
- Check your vehicle’s door jamb sticker – it shows the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is what you’ll use for registration.
If the sticker is missing or unreadable, you can:
- Review previous registration documents if you’re renewing.
- Check your vehicle title or manufacturer specifications for the GVWR.