Have you been injured in a truck accident in Miami, Florida? Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys can help when you call (305) 916-6455. We offer a free consultation with a Miami trucking regulations lawyer so you can better understand your options and what steps to take next after a serious commercial vehicle collision.
Navigating the complex landscape of state and federal trucking regulations in Florida can be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to recover. These rules affect drivers, carriers, and businesses—and they can also play a key role in proving liability after a crash. Understanding how trucking laws apply to your case may strengthen your personal injury claim.
Why Choose Zayed Law Offices To Help You Recover Compensation After a Truck Accident in Miami, FL
Have you been injured in a truck accident in Miami, FL? The trucking company or driver may be responsible for your losses, especially when violations of trucking regulations contribute to a crash. At Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys, we understand these rules and how they impact your claim.
Here’s why you should choose us:
- Our accident lawyers have decades of experience handling accident claims, including extensive trial experience.
- We have secured over $100 million in negotiated settlements and jury verdicts for our clients.
- Our lawyers have top ratings and recognition for their legal services, such as inclusion in Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers Top 40.
- With a 99% success rate, we are trusted legal advocates for accident victims.
Truck accident claims are complex injury cases. These cases often involve multiple parties, liability disputes, and overlapping federal and state trucking regulations. You need an experienced injury lawyer to handle your case.
Call our office today for a free case evaluation with a Miami personal injury attorney.
Driver Hours
Federally, FMCSA’s HOS rules cap most property-carrying drivers at 11 hours driving within a 14-hour window after 10 hours off; passenger-carrying drivers get 10 hours after eight hours off with a 15-hour on-duty limit.
Florida generally adopts federal rules for intrastate carriers, but it gives a bit more flexibility for non-placarded intrastate operations: up to 12 hours driving, and no driving after the 16th on-duty hour, with 70/80-hour weekly limits (34-hour restart available).
Insurance Coverage
Federal insurance minimums range from $750,000 (most for-hire property, non-hazmat) to $5,000,000 (certain hazmat), with separate passenger-carrier amounts. Florida layers on intrastate minimums by weight in addition to any federal requirement that applies to the operation.
Driver Qualifications
Federal law controls CDL standards and disqualifications and sets medical/record-check requirements, and Florida adopts those parts for intrastate carriers (with listed state-law carveouts).
In practice, a Florida intrastate CMV driver is still playing by the federal CDL and qualification playbook unless a specific Florida exemption says otherwise.
Vehicle Maintenance and Inspections
Federally, carriers must run a systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance program with required records and annual inspections. Florida brings intrastate carriers under those same maintenance rules by adopting the federal parts, so there isn’t a meaningful difference between state and federal law.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
The FMCSA’s testing regime and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse apply to CDL drivers and their employers nationwide. Florida’s adoption means intrastate carriers operate under the same testing triggers (pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion) and Clearinghouse duties as interstate carriers.
Size and Weight Restrictions
On the National Network, most big rigs can be up to 102 inches wide and 80,000 pounds gross. Federal rules also guarantee access and set minimum trailer lengths (states must allow at least a 48-foot semitrailer for a tractor-semitrailer), not a blanket nationwide “53-foot max.”
Florida law follows federal baselines but lets longer trailers (over 48 ft, up to 57 ft) run on designated routes if they meet setup rules. Florida also enforces single-axle and gross-weight caps and uses permits for oversize/overweight trips on approved routes.
Schedule a Free Consultation With a Miami Truck Accident Lawyer
If you have questions about trucking regulations in Miami, Florida, or need assistance with a truck accident claim, contact Zayed Law Offices Personal Injury Attorneys. Our experienced attorneys can help you navigate the complexities of state and federal trucking laws and protect your rights.
Call us today to schedule your free case review with an experienced Miami truck accident lawyer.
