Towing Issues: TOWING IN FLORIDA, carrier safety regulations, motor carrier safety

Question
I live in florida and im about to start a hot shot biz. Im about to purchase a 2006 50 foot take 3 trailer wedge type car hauler trailer. I do have a mc and usdot and fully insured which cost around 12 grand a year cause im a newbie in the hotshot biz. My question is what is the legal size limit which im told is 48, but other states range from 33 to 40 and some have 60 feet. Will I have problems with my 50 foot trailer in florida?? I see people doing this all the time but i wanna stay legal as possible. BTW I have a 1 ton dually

Answer
Well, I would recommend getting a copy of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) book, and check out the information there...  As a rule the max length (with out special permits) is 53 foot trailers...  But if you are using a 1 ton truck, you have to be real careful not to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) for the power unit...  Also to consider is the fact that the total combination weight of the truck, trailer and cargo can be a problem with scales as that kind of trucking does not have sliding 5th wheels or trailer axles to help balance the load to legal weight limits...

Just what are the weight limits, well it depends on the tire sizes of the truck and trailer tires... All that information is in the book...

Next best thing, is if you are close to a scale house, go up there and see if you can get some information - guidance about what is legal... After all they are the ones that will be giving you those big tickets...