Car Shipping in Florida
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Florida on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Jacksonville, Miami and the rest of the state.
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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
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.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Florida
- 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.
Cities
Car Shipping by city 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
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in Florida
How do you ship a car in Florida?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in Florida?
Yes. Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
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.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
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