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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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Paid $900 + to have my car shipped from Colorado to South Carolina. Helped the driver load my car onto a flat bed on 6/23/16, armed my alarm, and filled out paperwork, and paid the requested cash amount. The Car was to be delivered at my mother-in laws house on 6/25/16. The Driver stated that this would not be an issue. I told him that it wasn't a huge deal if it took another day or so. The 25th came around so I text and called the driver and asked him to please arrange a time with my mother-in law so she will be home to receive the car. He said that he would right away, she never received any call. The next day I called again to no response, so I called shipacar and had no response from them. Finally received a call telling me that the driver broke his leg and his boss would be delivering the car, still no exact date or time. A Couple of days go by and the car finally shows up at her house with not the original driver, not the boss, but a part time college kid. This was the early afternoon on 6/28/16, Three Days Late. The driver and the company didn't know that I have a gps system built into my alarm. My car basically stayed parked at the guys home for two days. So the late delivery isn't even the worst part about this who process. Keep in mind that we are driving across the country this whole time. We finally arrive in SC on 6/30/16. Checked out my car and everything looked ok. Went for a drive to go say hello to my parents and on my way there was some sort of smell in my car. Was tired that night so didn't pay much attention to it. The next morning I decide to check out my car a little further and in the rear door panel inside a plastic truck stop bag was one opened and drank Fosters Beer Can and one Full Can. So that is why my car smelled like crap, it was from an open beer can. I am absolutely livid at this point because not only did someone unlock my car when they had no need to enter my car, someone was drinking in my car. Who knows what else they did in my car? I call ship a car and tell them what has happened and they were astounded. They call the company that "They Hired" and ask their side. I then get a call from the company telling me that it was my beer or I let someone drive my car and they left it in there. I explain to him that no one has every borrowed my car and I certainly don't drink fosters or have every known anyone that does, or shops at a pilot truck stop. We go back and forth with the owner of the transport company and all he can say is that he is very sorry and he will fire the driver. I am pretty sure that they are related because when we said fosters beer he changed his tune. Anyway I see why they deal in cash because they are not willing to do any refund. No to Shipacar, I explain to them how if I were pulled over driving my car with that beer and open container in the car I would have probably lost my license. They were apologetic and said they will try to get money back from the transport company, which I thought this whole time was them. They got me in touch with a supervisor who only offered to refund me $100.00. After we paid them $300+ , I asked that if they can't return the money that the driver received the next best thing would to do the honorable thing and refund all the money they got on their end. They were absolutely unwilling to make things right and just eat it on their side of the deal. In the end I would say forgo hiring a middle man like this because they pretty much sell your transport to any looser that they have in their system. Just go and find a transport company that actually ships your car and save some money.
dcshook
5.0
This is a five star company had my car to my house exactly when they said they would. Smith who set every thing up is truly a man of his word. The car co kc motors from which I also purchased the car will als o be useing ship a car. Nice to k ow there’s still great honest people, company’s out there. Good job Smith!
Bob K
5.0
Yvonne, the car made it here in perfect shape and promptly at 8am this morning, Viktor , the driver, is the consummate professional , on time, polite, and skillful at driving his rig and the vehicles he transports. It was a great experience dealing with you as well and yes, you're quite a professional and a pleasure to deal with , thank you.
Mario F. Ivins, UT
5.0
Cody G was very professsional on the phone has good interpersonal skills and pays attention to details. I can't say enough about how pleased I was with your service. Already I have been talking to my friends and family about your service. ALL the way to the driver who was very pleasant. If I ever am in the need for an auto transport you'll be the only ones I will call. Thank you very much sincerely.
Wayne M.
5.0
Danny was very helpful and professional from start to finish. I had to ship my car quickly and he was able to find a transport and get my car on the road. Followed up to make sure car was delivered and I was happy with everything. Would recommend highly.
Joe Buda
5.0
From the initial pricing request to the driver dispatched and vehicle arrival, Justen and his team at Ship A Car, Inc. do everything you’d expect from a professional hauling company. We've hired multiple drivers with Justen through Ship A Car, Inc. for the transportation of our fifth-wheel and they were nothing but accommodating, professional, knowledgeable, and available to you throughout the entire shipping process. I can honestly say that this was the fastest most efficient and fairly priced company I’ve ever worked with. The drivers arrive promptly and are able to quickly load your vehicle in the correct manner with respect to your personal property and the safety of your vehicle. Justen helped me feel safe and confident in relying on Ship A Car, Inc. to move our fifth-wheel, it gave me such peace of mind. I constantly receive superior service and have been a repeat customer and have recommended Justen at Ship A Car, Inc. to our co-workers and colleagues. Looking forward to continuing to use Ship A Car, Inc. for all of my transportation needs.
