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Cartage/Trucking Permits

In order to conduct business at PortMiami in accordance with rules and requirements of the Port Tariff Adobe Acrobat Logo, the Port Director and the Miami-Dade County Code.

Requirements

To obtain a permit, cartage/trucking companies must submit the following documentation:
  • Proof of Insurance
    • All companies must provide a certificate of insurance, which names Miami-Dade County Risk Management and PortMiami as both certificate holder and additional insured as it pertains to company operations while in Miami-Dade County
    • General liability and vehicle liability of a minimum $1,000,000
    • Must include a schedule of vehicles and drivers covered in the policy

    • Provide a current copy of their certificate of liability insurance along with a schedule of drivers and vehicles covered under such insurance policy. To ensure uninterrupted access to the PortMiami premises, cartage companies must notify the Permit Office of any changes in coverage, drivers, vehicles, and other pertinent information.

  • Business License/Articles of Incorporation
  • Proof of Operating Authority (MC Number) with U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

How to Apply

You can submit your application in person, by fax or via email.


Business Permits Office
PortMiami
1001 North America Way, Suite 115
Miami, FL 33132

Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Phone: 305-347-4927
Fax: 305-347-4820
Email: [email protected]

Permit Fees

  • $350 processing fee and $420 permit
  • Permit renewals not received by the expiration date are considered late and the initial processing fee is required for reinstatement

Pre-paid Scale Program

PortMiami offers a Pre-paid Scale Program, which significantly reduces waiting times at the cargo gates. While drivers have the option of paying cash at the gate at a price of $15 per entry, enrolling in the automatic Pre-paid Scale Program enables you to use any of the Port's inbound scaled cargo lanes at a cost of $12 per usage.