New Jersey to Florida Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from New Jersey to Florida is simple. Follow these key steps to ensure a smooth, stress-free shipment:

• Clean your car: Wash the exterior so the carrier can clearly document its condition before pickup.
• Document existing damage: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles. This protects you if any disputes arise upon delivery.
• Remove personal belongings: Auto transport carriers are not licensed to ship personal items. Remove everything from the interior, trunk, and roof.
• Remove toll passes and accessories: Take out your E-ZPass or any other toll transponders. Remove exterior accessories like spoilers or bike racks that could be damaged in transit.
• Check your fluid levels and tire pressure: Make sure there are no leaks and that your tires are properly inflated.
• Leave only a quarter tank of gas: A full tank adds unnecessary weight. Keep it at about ¼ full for the trip.
• Disable your car alarm: An alarm that goes off during transport can be a major inconvenience for the carrier.
• Have a key ready: Your carrier will need a key to load and unload your vehicle from the transport truck.

For a full checklist, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. A little preparation goes a long way in making your New Jersey to Florida car shipping experience as smooth as possible!

Yes, your vehicle is insured when you ship it from New Jersey to Florida with Sherpa Auto Transport. Here’s how we protect you:

• Liability Insurance: Every carrier we work with is required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance.
• Cargo Insurance: All carriers must also hold a minimum of $100,000 in cargo insurance, which covers your vehicle directly during transport.
• Verified Coverage: Before your car is ever loaded onto a truck, we verify that the carrier’s insurance policy is valid and active for the full duration of your shipment.
• Added Protection: All contracted carriers are required to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their insurance policy — giving you an extra layer of accountability.

Our goal is to give you complete peace of mind on your New Jersey to Florida shipment. If you have specific questions about coverage, our team is happy to walk you through the details. Contact us anytime.

The sooner, the better! We recommend scheduling your pickup from New Jersey at least two weeks in advance. However, booking even earlier — especially during peak seasons like summer and winter — gives you the best chance of securing your preferred pickup date and a competitive rate.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• More carrier options: Carriers frequently run routes between New Jersey and Florida. The earlier you post your shipment, the more drivers can bid on it, which can lower your price.
• Bundled shipments: Carriers prefer to fill their trucks with vehicles heading in the same direction. Booking early makes it easier for them to bundle your car with others on the same New Jersey-to-Florida route.
• Flexible scheduling: Last-minute bookings can limit your options and may cost more. A two-week or longer lead time keeps your schedule flexible.

If you’re in a time crunch, don’t worry — Sherpa Auto Transport can often accommodate shorter timelines. Just keep in mind that rush shipments may come at a higher cost. When in doubt, reach out to our team and we’ll find the best solution for your move.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

When shipping your car from New Jersey to Florida, you have two options: open transport and enclosed transport.

Open transport is the most popular and affordable choice. Your vehicle rides on an open-air trailer — the same kind used to deliver new cars to dealerships. It’s safe, reliable, and gets the job done for most standard vehicles.

Enclosed transport keeps your car inside a fully covered trailer, protecting it from road debris, weather, and the elements. The tradeoff? It typically costs 50% more than open transport. It’s best suited for:

• Luxury or exotic cars
• Classic or collector vehicles
• Cars with custom paint jobs or low ground clearance

For most everyday vehicles making the trip from New Jersey to Florida, open transport is the smart, cost-effective choice. If your car has a high value or sentimental worth, the extra peace of mind from enclosed transport is well worth the investment.

Not sure which is right for you? Check out our in-depth open vs. enclosed auto transport guide to help you decide.

Yes! Sherpa Auto Transport offers door-to-door auto transport service for all shipments from New Jersey to Florida. This is the most convenient way to ship your car — no need to drop it off at a terminal or travel out of your way.

Here’s how it works:

• At booking, you provide your preferred pickup address in New Jersey and your delivery address in Florida.
• Your assigned carrier will come directly to those locations to pick up and drop off your vehicle.
• Flexible alternatives are available if needed. Large car carriers can sometimes have difficulty navigating narrow streets, low-hanging trees, or tight residential areas. If that’s the case, your driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby alternative — like a local parking lot or gas station.

The New Jersey to Florida route is one of the most heavily traveled car shipping lanes in the country, so carriers are readily available. This means you can expect faster pickup times and more scheduling flexibility than on less common routes.

Ready to get started? Get a free quote today and let us handle the heavy lifting.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!