Effortlessly shipping cars, motorcycles, trucks or any vehicle to/from any location in Florida
Florida Vehicle Shipping & Heavy Haul Transport Experts
Regardless of the size and type of freight, Ship a Car, Inc. provides top-notch shipping services to individuals relocating their vehicles, businesses moving their general freight and/or transporting heavy haul equipment as well as volume relocation services for dealers and businesses of all sizes.
SAC is an experienced and knowledgeable transport brokerage with direct access to the leading network of common carriers throughout the US. When you choose Ship A Car, we deliver not only your vehicle and/or freight, but peace of mind as well. One simple call to our experienced transport team takes care of the entire transportation process from beginning to end.
Contact a Ship A Car transport coordinator now at (866) 821-4555 for direct vehicle transport service to/from any residential or business location in the state of Florida.
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Everything You Need to Know About the State of Florida (FL)
Florida, which connected the combination as the 27th state in 1845, is nicknamed the Sunshine State and recognized for its balmy climate and natural loveliness. Spanish surveyor Juan Ponce de Leon, who led the first European expedition to Florida in 1513, named the state in complement to Spain’s Easter festivity known as “Pascua Florida,” or Feast of Flowers.
In the first half of the 1800s, the U.S. crowd waged warfare with the region’s Native American residents. During the national War, Florida was the third state to secede from the Union. Starting in the late 19th century, residents of Northern states flocked to Florida to escape harsh winters. In the 20th century, visiting the attractions became Florida’s leading industry and remains so today, catching the attention of millions of visitors yearly. Florida is also famous for its oranges and grapefruit, and some 80 percent of America’s citrus is grown-up there.
Spanish surveyor Pedro Menéndez de Avilés recognized the first stable European settlement in the USA at St. Augustine in 1565.
General Andrew Jackson led an incursion of Seminole Indians in Spanish-controlled Florida in 1817; this was before he became the president of the USA. In 1821, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams selected Jackson as its military chief.
Constructed for over 21 years from 1845 to 1866, Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West was forbidden by Federal forces during the national War and used to deter supply ships from provisioning associate ports in the Gulf of Mexico. The fort was also used throughout Spanish-American warfare.
In 1944, airman and pharmacist Benjamin Green from Miami residential developed the first widely used sunscreen to defend himself and other soldiers throughout World War II. He later established the Coppertone Corporation.
John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth when he was irritated by Florida’s Cape Canaveral on February 20, 1962. Seven years later, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon after Apollo 11 was launched from the nearby Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969.
Shipping Vehicles to Florida
The state of Florida has amazing weather, great beaches, and all-around beautiful scenery. If you are planning to relocate, the state has affordable properties and beautiful recreational centers. You might be moving because of employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, regardless of your reasoning, the state of Florida has a booming economy that supports growth. As exciting as moving to Florida sounds, transporting your vehicle is not that easy. We at SAC are here to simplify the process and make moving less stressful.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship Your Car to Florida
The main factors that affect the cost of shipping your car to Florida are as follows:
Distance
Shipping a car across the country is a long transit and it is significantly more expensive than shorter distances. However, there is a reduction in cost per mile for longer distances. For shipping companies, time is money so they’ll charge more for the longer distances and the extra fuel consumption.
Type of Vehicle
It is cheaper to transport smaller cars than larger cars. Bigger cars are heavier and take up more space on the carrier. Several small cars can be transported at once further reducing the cost of shipping. Inform the shipping company about the kind of vehicle you want to transport when you are trying to get a quote.
Condition of Vehicle(s)
If you’re planning to move an inoperable car you should know that it would be a bit more expensive. It would take more effort and equipment to place the vehicle in a carrier. The process requires the expertise of a professional to be done safely. All the work that goes into shipping an inoperable vehicle increases the cost of shipping.
Type of Transportation
The cost of shipping your car to Florida also depends on the type of transport you want. Open carrier transport is the most commonly used type of transport, it is cheaper and several cars can be transported at once depending on the size of the car. Most shipping companies have this carrier readily available. Enclosed carrier transport is mostly used for high-end vehicles like expensive luxury cars or classic cars because of the extra protection it provides.
Location
Sometimes a particular location is more difficult to get in and out of or in other instances it is more time consuming for truck drivers to pick up and deliver vehicles to / from remote areas; this is why it costs more to ship to certain areas. It costs less to deliver to easily accessible and major areas, and the time taken is also reduced since the route is regular for drivers.
Pointers on How to Save Money on Shipping
Price alone is not the only thing you should consider when hiring a shipping company because several factors make a company reliable. You can ship your vehicle on a budget by following some of the tips explained below:
Having a Flexible schedule
Being flexible with your delivery schedule and even location helps you get better deals. Having a tight schedule or ordering emergency shipping will cost you more. It is always more expensive to expedite shipping. You can go the extra mile of meeting the truck driver in an agreed location to further reduce costs.
Plan Ahead of Time
Planning gives you more time to choose the right shipping company and will save you more money in the long run. You should also consider shipping your car in periods when shipping companies are less busy unlike in summer when they are heavily booked. Shipping during national holidays can be more expensive than normal.
Get Multiple Quotes
Compare the cost of shipping of different companies to have an idea of the cost range of shipping. Most companies give you free quotes and you can call the customer care line if you want more information about the specifics of shipping.
Tips for Hiring an Auto Shipping Company
The company should have the resources to accommodate your vehicle type. For instance, not all companies have enclosed auto carriers; if you are planning to use one hire a company that has access to the appropriate carrier types.
Use a company with experienced shipping professionals. Shipping across states can be unpredictable but professionals are better equipped to handle issues that may come up.
The company should have insurance for damages that may come up during the transportation process.
Hire a company that operates safely. Safety measures are important for the protection both your car and human life.
The company should be fully registered and licensed to operate in the state of Florida.
Check online reviews to have an idea of the track record of the company.
With SAC your vehicle would be handled by highly trained professionals who prioritize safety. We provide free shipping quotes and you can call us at (866) 821-4555 for more inquires. Contact us now to ship your car to Florida safely.
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Intercity rail – Amtrak service exists in Florida. Sanford, in Greater Orlando, is the southern terminus of the Amtrak Auto Train, which originates at Lorton, Virginia, south of Washington, DC. Orlando is also the eastern terminus of the Sunset Limited, which travels across the southern United States via New Orleans, Houston, and San Antonio to its western terminus of Los Angeles; however, service to Florida has been suspended indefinitely in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Florida is served by two additional Amtrak trains (the Silver Star and the Silver Meteor), which operate between New York City and Miami. In 2015, Amtrak had a total of 1,027,196 boardings and alightings in the state of Florida.
Virgin Trains USA is a higher-speed service connecting Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach. It is expected to reach Orlando by late 2020.
High-Speed Intercity Rail – The Florida Department of Transportation was preparing to build a high-speed rail between Tampa, Lakeland, and Orlando. This is the first phase of the Florida High-Speed Rail system. Soil work began in July 2010 with the federal government expecting full construction to begin in 2011. However, Governor Rick Scott declined federal funding.
Florida voters approved a state constitutional amendment in 2000 for the construction of a high-speed rail network. Due to public skepticism about the multibillion-dollar price, voters repealed this amendment.[4] The first segment of this network, projected to have opened in 2009, would have connected Tampa and Orlando, in hopes of alleviating traffic on the busy Interstate 4 corridor. Later segments would have connected Miami, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola.
Florida’s interstates, U.S. Highways, and state highways are maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation, with the exception of a few highways in Miami, which are maintained by the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX).
Florida’s interstate highway system contains 1,473 miles (2,371 km) of the highway, and there are 9,934 miles (15,987 km) of non-interstate highway in the state, such as Florida state highways and U.S. Highways.
State highways are numbered according to the convention. The first digits of state highways with some exceptions (such as State Road 112 (SR 112) connecting Interstate 95 (I-95) to the Miami International Airport) are numbered with the first digit indicating what area of the state the road is in, from 1 in the north and east to 9 in the south and west. Major north-south state roads generally have one- or two-digit odd route numbers that increase from east to west, while major east-west state roads generally have one- or two-digit even route numbers that increase from north to south. Roads of secondary importance usually have three-digit route numbers. The first digit x of their route number is the same as the first digit of the road with two-digit number x0 to the immediate north. The three-digit route numbers also increase from north to south for even numbers and east to west for odd numbers.
Following this convention, SR 907, or Alton Road on Miami Beach, is farther east than SR 997, which is Krome Avenue, or the farthest west north-south road in Miami–Dade County. One notable exception to the convention is SR 826, or the Palmetto Expressway (pictured at the right heading north) which, although even-numbered, is signed north-south. State roads can have anywhere from one to four digits depending on the importance and location of the road. County roads often follow this same system.
A law introduced on January 1, 2013, required all non-US drivers to possess an International Driving License to drive within the state. The Florida Department for Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued a statement on February 14, 2013, announcing that the law would not be enforced.
Florida has some of the busiest cruise ports in the world. More passengers sail out of Florida cruise ports than anywhere else in the world. If you are going on a Caribbean cruise, odds are real high your sailing will depart from one of them. But, cruise ports in Florida aren’t just launching points for Caribbean travelers. You can also find ships sailing to other parts of the world such as South America or Transatlantic crossings to Europe.
Read on to learn the basic facts about cruising out of ports in Florida, and some key tips that you should know to help you save money, time and aggravation.
Quick Note: This post focuses on embarkation ports – meaning cruise ports that serve as the starting point for a cruise. So, for instance, while the beautiful Key West Port sees quite a bit of traffic from cruise passengers who visit as part of an ongoing cruise itinerary, it does not serve as the home port for any individual cruise ship.
Florida boasts a whopping 6 separate cruise ports throughout the state. Here’s the quick run-down:
PORT OF MIAMI (Miami)
PORT EVERGLADES (Fort Lauderdale)
PORT CANAVERAL (Orlando)
PORT TAMPA BAY (Tampa)
JAXPORT (Jacksonville)
PORT OF PALM BEACH (Palm Beach)
Of Florida’s six separate cruise ports, three receive the lion’s share of traffic. The Florida cruise ports that handle the most cruise passengers each year are Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando) and Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale). Collectively, these three ports see more than 12.5 million cruise passengers each year.
Florida has 131 public airports. Florida’s seven large hub and medium hub airports, as classified by the FAA. Miami International Airport is the busiest airport in the state with 44.6 million total passengers traveled in 2017.
In addition to Miami International Airport, there are six other airports serving major commercial traffic in Florida. Orlando International Airport is the second-busiest airport in the state in terms of the number of passengers served and is the only additional international airport. Other commercial airports (ranked in order of passengers served) are located in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Fort Myers, West Palm Beach, and Jacksonville.
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5.0
Kristina at Ship A Car, Inc. is the person to reach out to, if you want to ship a car. She provided me information about shipping a vehicle, which I had no knowledge of. She helped me get the best price possible, while finding a very good driver. She truly cared about my experience.
Sheth
5.0
Sometimes my husband had trouble with the actual drivers. But Ship A Car always got them straightened up for him.
M. of Mn, MN
5.0
We shipped a 2000 Camry from VA to NE. The only drawback was that it took 2 1/2 weeks to get a carrier. The pick up and delivery was flawless and the car was in the same excellent condition on delivery as on pick up. We received excellent service from our agent, Lawrence Knapp. We have no reservations recommending this company.
Kathleen N. Burke, VA
5.0
I had a great experience working with Tom Booke at Ship A Car Inc. He was very professional and helpful. Shipped my car for a great price. Excellent customer service - highly recommend if you need to ship your vehicle for any reason!
Kyle Fink
5.0
I was searching for an Auto Transport company to ship my son's car from Lake Forest, IL to San Diego, CA. He is a Marine and stationed there. From start to finish Ship A Car worked with me to quote a very competitive price. They were very patient as I changed the drop off date a few times because it is very difficult to predict my son's schedule. He was beginning his new MOS with the Marines and he had not received his orders for his shift. I changed the drop off again, from Thursday to Friday when he mentioned that Thursdays he had specific duties and would not be able to leave the base to get his car. It was complicated because for obvious reasons, the delivery truck can't simply drive onto the US Military base. So, my son asked if they could drop the car off at a nearby Target close to the base and provided the address and a date and time that he would be allowed to leave the base. Ship A Car worked with me through all of these logistics. They picked up the car when they agreed and dropped it off as agreed, in perfect condition. My Son, thought this was a better deal than buying a new car at this point. My understanding is that the Marines on the base need some form of transportation. And although my son needed a car, he didn't feel he needed to purchase a brand new car at this time. I can't say enough about the wonderful and patient customer service for Ship A Car. Sam Ladin, the main customer service agent with whom I spoke most frequently, was so awesome! He even called me one evening - after I sent an email changing the drop off logistics - yet again - from his cell phone. He was home having dinner and stopped to deal with my issues! The drivers, Jesus and Saul were extremely professional and courteous as well! I give this company an A+!!!! My son called me and asked me for the contact details of Ship A Car because one of his Marine mates said he would like to do the same thing--ship his car from his home base; also in IL -- to California. Thank you again Sam and Ship A Car for all you did for my son, my marine, and our military men and women!
Jacqui
5.0
I called Ship a car to get a quote on a car transport, I got forwarded quickly to Bob who was able to answer all my questions and was extremely helpful with the entire process. He promised me a ship date and arrival date and he was spot on no issues. Car got delivered perfectly and professionally. He called me during transport to update me and a couple times after to follow up with everything. Will definitely use them again in the future and will let anyone else know about this service if they need it.
Rami H.
5.0
Great Service, prompt, courteous and professional drivers. Bob Moran is the best! I have referred four friends to Ship A Car - we will be using them again this winter.
Janet T. Feldman
5.0
I can't say enough good things about this company and specifically Bob Moran. Bob has now helped me with shipping two of my family's vehicles (MI to CA in 2016 and CA to NY). The first time I worked with him he was saving me because another company never showed up. And today when I worked with him he helped me get our car to NY where my fiancé has just started his new job. I spoke to him for the first time about it this morning and we have the car getting picked up at my home tomorrow morning. He made me feel like family and made something (shipping your car across the country), that I consider being stressful, so simple and easy. I am beyond impressed with Bob's customer service and the work he does. Any time I hear that someone needs to ship a car I will be throwing Bob's information at them and maybe even offer to set it up for them because it was that pleasant of an experience. Thank you so much, Bob! Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
Kenzie C.
5.0
Great service. Steve was extremely helpful. I had a very confusing situation that was continuously evolving. He worked through all the uncertainty to ensure my vehicle was shipped properly. Definitely recommend!
KatyQ
5.0
I would like to thank you for helping me figure out what was going on with the vehicle we were trying to ship to CA. As of our last conversation, you found that our car was no longer on the list to be picked up by a driver/broker. Apparently our car did ship out later that day. It is on its way to CA, but this has been an exasperating experience for us and one we hope never to repeat. Your kindness, despite the fact that you did not have a contract with us, was much appreciated. Also your willingness to explain a bit about what goes on behind the scenes was much appreciated. I hope you continue to do well working for Ship A Car, Inc. It is unfortunate we did not initiate our move with you and your company. Perhaps we would not have had such a sour experience.
