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All commercial truck operators in Florida need to keep their truck registration with the Florida DMV up to date; otherwise, he/she stands the risk of being out of operation. Be it hauling freight through Miami, performing a hotshot load in Tampa, moving it around Jacksonville, or taking delivery routes in Orlando; it needs to be done. Any delays in renewing registration threaten to put the violator out of business in case of any inspection since the law requires it.
The following sections provide information on who needs to renew, how it is done, and the documents required for truck renewal, along with some vital information for trucks in St. Petersburg, Hialeah, Tallahassee, Fort Lauderdale, Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral, Pembroke Pines, and others.
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Whether working a single semi-truck from Gainesville, managing a fleet in Lakeland, or driving box trucks out of West Palm Beach, Florida requires timely renewals to keep:
Consequently, with the high regulation of the trucking trade, type troopers maintain vigilance on the main routes across Florida, including I-75, I-95, I-4, and the Turnpike. Expired registration is an easy violation that can be avoided with simple annual renewal.
For truck owners in Tallahassee, Port St. Lucie, Cape Coral, Miramar, Hollywood, Clearwater, and Pensacola, Florida offers a handful of renewal methods.
Renewing Online Using FLHSMV GoRenew
This online GoRenew portal in Florida works best and is therefore the fastest.
Renew online if:
Your registration is not suspended
You do not need a physical inspection
The insurance remains active, and the information is updated
From 2290 HVUT Form is valid(if required)
Online renewal remains the choice of drivers operating mostly in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Orange County due to its convenience.
Renewing Via Tax Collector/DMV Near You
If you're based in:
Lakeland
Ocala
Daytona Beach
Naples
Fort Myers
You may walk into your local tax collector or DMV service center.
In-person renewal is required if:
You mule truck needs info that is about updating
Your registration is suspended
You are registering a newly purchased commercial truck
Certain commercial permits dictate operation
IRP (Apportioned Plate) Renewal for Interstate Trucks
If your truck operates interstate beyond Florida into such states as Georgia, Alabama, or Texas, you are under an IRP-apportioned system.
You must:
Renew your IRP registrations every year
Submit current mileage reports
Have valid 2290 HVUT Schedule 1
Provide accurate weight information
IRP renewal applies heavily to truckers based in Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, Orlando, and West Palm Beach, as these cities host big freight hubs.
Every commercial truck operating on the Florida highways—be it on Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, Hialeah, or Fort Lauderdale—must renew registration every year. To count the following:
If your truck is more than 55,000 lbs, you must file IRS Form 2290 (HVUT) before renewing with the Florida DMV.
Regardless of which city in Florida you find yourself in, generally, you will always need:
Florida Truck Registration Fees
Fees for the truck renewal depend upon:
Heavy-duty trucks based in heavy industrial zones like Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, and Fort Lauderdale have a heavier weight fee.
For trucks operating in Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, or Gainesville, expired registration can lead to:
Conduct your early renewal when operating on major commercial zones such as:
PortMiami
Port of Jacksonville (JAXPORT)
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
I-95 Freight Corridor
Florida Turnpike Freight Routes
If you are one truck owner in Florida- hauling freight in Miami, delivering goods in Tampa, running regional routes in Jacksonville, or operating a fleet out of Orlando-your DMV truck registration renewal must be done on schedule every year.
Register Now or File Form 2290 OnlineWith a legally registered truck, no one can touch you for fines and shutdowns, in addition to that, the truck weighing above 55,000 pounds filing IRS Form 2290 for heavy vehicle use tax will come before the renewal of truck registration with the DMV of Florida.
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