Trucker Guide: I-4 Exit 14 (McIntosh Rd) Dover/Seffner, FL
If you’re pulling a load through the Dover and Seffner area, Exit 14 (McIntosh Rd) serves as a critical point directly adjacent to one of the state's busiest weigh stations.
Whether you've just cleared the scales or are looking for a spot to stage away from the chaos of Mango, here is what you need to know.
Parking Availability & Type
McIntosh Road does not have a dedicated travel center. Most drivers use this exit for short-term staging or to access industrial facilities nearby.
Official Paid & Secure Parking:
The Truck Spot (Nearby)
4902 S 12th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
Ph: (813) 220-5959
Details: Closest secure fleet parking for long-term staging in the Dover/Tampa area (not at the exit itself).
Unofficial Staging:
- US-92 (Hillsborough Ave): Segments north of the exit with wide shoulders for quick logbook updates.
- County Line Road Industrial Area: 5 miles east near Amazon/Publix centers; enforcement is increasing on these side roads.
Fuel Amenities (Diesel Specific)
There are no high-speed diesel bays at Exit 14. For bulk discounts, use the next available hubs.
Nearest High-Speed Pumps:
Flying J (Exit 10): 11555 E Sligh Ave. 4 miles west.
Love's (Exit 21): 4000 State Rd 33. 7 miles east.
Local Fuel (Bobtail/Box Truck Only):
Circle K: 11702 E MLK Blvd. (813) 654-2051. Very tight for 53’ trailers.
Weigh Stations & DOT
DOT Inspection Point: The Seffner scales are a primary Level 1-3 inspection site. If the Bypass sign isn't lit, you're going in.
- I-4 Westbound Station: Mile Marker 12 (2 miles west).
- I-4 Eastbound Station: Access located just before reaching Exit 14.
Clearance & Re-entry
Re-entry Score: 8/10.
Lighter traffic than Exit 10. Westbound merging requires awareness of trucks accelerating from the weigh station.
| McIntosh Rd Overpass: | 15'0 vertical clearance. |
|---|---|
| EB Exit 14 Bridge: | Standardized at 15'1. |
| Nearby Rail: | Check for 13'6 bridges if heading north toward Thonotosassa. |
Service & Repair
- Dover Truck & Trailer Repair
3110 Gallagher Rd, Dover, FL 33527
Ph: (813) 752-6131
Mechanical issues, trailer flooring, and tire work. - Next Level Diesel Repair (Mobile)
Ph: (813) 713-3051
24/7 roadside service for the I-4/McIntosh corridor.
Food & Turning Radius
Truck-Accessible Dining:
Waffle House: 11508 E MLK Blvd. (813) 685-6184. Bobtail-friendly.
Note: Full amenities like showers/laundry available 4 miles west at Exit 10.
Radius Alert:
Interchange improvements are ongoing; expect shifted lanes. Watch for soft ditches on shoulders north (US-92) and south (MLK Blvd)—they are notoriously weak in rain.
Traffic Flow & Local Landmarks
- The Scale Back-up: Westbound I-4 often backs up at Exit 14 due to the Seffner Weigh Station Weight-in-Motion (WIM) sorting.
- Strawberry Fields: Winter/Spring harvest season brings heavy agricultural traffic and seasonal produce trucks to McIntosh Rd.
- Landmark: LazyDays RV complex to the west signals your proximity to the major truck stops.
FAQ: Driver Quick-Hits
Is there a CAT Scale at Exit 14?
No. The nearest CAT Scale is at the Flying J at Exit 10.
Can I park overnight at the Seffner Weigh Station?
No. Parking at the scales is for inspections and out-of-service orders only. They will move you along if you try to take a 10-hour break there.
Is there a truck wash nearby?
The Blue Beacon of Seffner is located at Exit 10, only 4 miles west.