Vehicle, Heavy Equipment and Freight Transport in Florida
Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Florida, from Jacksonville and Miami to the towns between them, coordinated by one team and hauled by carriers vetted before every dispatch.
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At a glance
Shipping in Florida at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-4
- I-10
- I-75
- I-95
- I-275
- I-295
- I-595
- JAXPORT (Port of Jacksonville)
- PortMiami
- Port Everglades
- Port Tampa Bay
- Port Canaveral
- Port Manatee
- Port of Palm Beach
- Port of Pensacola
- agriculture, citrus and produce
- port trade with Latin America and the Caribbean
- aerospace and space launch
- construction and housing materials
- boats and marine equipment
- tourism and cruise supply
How freight moves in Florida
Freight in Florida runs on I-4, I-10, I-75, I-95, I-275 and I-295. Ocean and river cargo moves through JAXPORT (Port of Jacksonville), PortMiami, Port Everglades and Port Tampa Bay. The state's economy leans on agriculture, citrus and produce, port trade with Latin America and the Caribbean, aerospace and space launch and construction and housing materials, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Services
What we move in Florida
Three services, one team, carriers vetted before every dispatch.
Car Shipping
Cars, pickups and SUVs to, from and within Florida, on open or enclosed carriers.
Heavy Equipment Transport
Legal limit 13 ft 6 in tall, permits through FDOT, and the trailer chosen for the machine.
Freight Shipping
Dry van, reefer and flatbed capacity for agriculture, citrus and produce and port trade with Latin America and the Caribbean and everything else Florida ships.
Cities
Cities we serve in Florida
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Florida works, including the towns between them.
JacksonvilleDuval County
Jacksonville is the junction of I-95 and I-10 and home to JAXPORT, one of the busiest U.S. ports for vehicles and roll-on/roll-off cargo, with the I-295 beltway and rail connections serving its terminals.
- I-95
- I-10
- I-295
- US-1
MiamiMiami-Dade County
Miami has PortMiami and Miami International Airport, leading sea and air gateways for freight to Latin America and the Caribbean, reached by I-95, I-75 and Florida's Turnpike.
- I-95
- I-75
- I-195
- I-395
OrlandoOrange County
Orlando, in central Florida along I-4 and Florida's Turnpike, is a major distribution point for the state's tourism economy and sits about 50 miles from Port Canaveral.
- I-4
- Florida's Turnpike
- SR-408
- SR-528
TampaHillsborough County
Tampa is home to Port Tampa Bay, Florida's largest port by tonnage, and I-4, I-75 and I-275 move bulk cargo, containers and phosphate products through the region.
- I-4
- I-75
- I-275
- US-41
Fort LauderdaleBroward County
Fort Lauderdale is home to Port Everglades, a major Florida port for containers, cruise ships and petroleum, connected by I-95, I-595 and Florida's Turnpike.
- I-95
- I-595
- Florida's Turnpike
- I-75
LakelandPolk County
Lakeland sits on I-4 between Tampa and Orlando and is a central Florida distribution hub, with phosphate mining and citrus operations in surrounding Polk County.
- I-4
- US-98
- US-92
- SR-570
PensacolaEscambia County
Pensacola, on I-10 near the Alabama line, has the Port of Pensacola and a large military presence in the western Panhandle.
- I-10
- I-110
- US-98
- US-90
TallahasseeLeon County
Tallahassee, the state capital, sits on I-10 in the Panhandle, the main route linking Jacksonville and Pensacola.
- I-10
- US-90
- US-319
- US-27
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Florida
- When oversize loads can travel
Florida limits over-dimension moves to daytime hours, excludes holidays for loads wider than 10 feet, and prohibits travel when horizontal visibility is under 1,000 feet. Source ↗
- Escort vehicles
Florida requires at least one escort vehicle for loads over 12 up to 14 feet wide, with two qualified escorts on narrow lanes, narrow bridges or heavily traveled roads unless the load has four warning lights, and two qualified escorts, one in front and one in the rear, for loads over 14 up to 16 feet wide. Source ↗
- Seasonal conditions
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and storms can close ports and disrupt highways along both coasts.
Seasonal residents typically arrive in late fall and return north in spring, which raises passenger-vehicle traffic on I-75 and I-95 during those months.
- If you are moving to the state
New residents must title and register a vehicle within 10 days of establishing residency, with Florida insurance and a VIN that is physically inspected by a law enforcement officer, military police officer, licensed Florida dealer or county tax collector or state compliance examiner. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Questions about shipping in Florida
Do you pick up and deliver anywhere in Florida?
Yes. Pickups and deliveries anywhere in Florida, including Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa, are coordinated with carriers already running those lanes. Rural addresses work too: the carrier confirms access and timing with you before arrival.
Who issues oversize permits in Florida?
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). A load over the legal limits (13 ft 6 in (4.11 m) tall, 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) wide) needs its permit for the exact route, and it is arranged before pickup so the machine does not wait at the yard.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Florida?
New residents must title and register a vehicle within 10 days of establishing residency, with Florida insurance and a VIN that is physically inspected by a law enforcement officer, military police officer, licensed Florida dealer or county tax collector or state compliance examiner. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office before the car arrives.
What slows trucking in Florida during the year?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and storms can close ports and disrupt highways along both coasts. Seasonal residents typically arrive in late fall and return north in spring, which raises passenger-vehicle traffic on I-75 and I-95 during those months.
Can a load from Florida go to Mexico?
Yes. Loads from Florida travel to a Texas crossing such as Laredo or Pharr, where the transfer and the customs paperwork are coordinated with brokers on both sides.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274