St. Cloud, FL Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from St. Cloud, FL is simple. Follow these steps:

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, toll passes, and fragile items. Carriers don’t insure personal items left in the vehicle.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can document any existing damage with photos before shipping.

Check for leaks and issues: Make sure your vehicle runs properly and has no fluid leaks. Inform the carrier of any mechanical problems.

Disable alarms: Turn off car alarms to prevent issues during transport.

Remove accessories: Take off bike racks, spoilers, antennas, and other exterior accessories that could be damaged.

Fuel level: Keep your gas tank at about 1/4 full. This reduces weight while ensuring the driver can load and unload your vehicle.

Provide a key: Have a working key ready for the carrier.

For more detailed guidance, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from St. Cloud, FL. All our carriers must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance. This coverage protects your vehicle throughout the entire shipping process.

Before your shipment begins, we verify that the carrier’s insurance is valid and current. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra peace of mind.

You’ll receive a copy of the carrier’s insurance certificate before pickup. We recommend taking photos of your vehicle before transport and reviewing the Bill of Lading carefully during pickup and delivery.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from St. Cloud, FL at least 1-2 weeks in advance. This gives carriers enough time to plan routes and match your vehicle with other shipments heading in the same direction, which helps keep costs down.

That said, the earlier you book, the better. Booking 3-4 weeks ahead gives you more flexibility with pickup dates and often results in better pricing and more carrier options.

If you need expedited service, we can often arrange pickups within 2-5 days, though this may come with higher costs due to limited routing options.

Pro tip: St. Cloud’s location near Orlando means there’s regular carrier traffic through the area, which can work in your favor for faster scheduling compared to more remote locations.

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.

Open auto transport uses open-air trailers that carry multiple vehicles at once. Your car is exposed to weather and road elements during transit. This is the most common and affordable option, used for about 90% of vehicle shipments.

Enclosed auto transport ships your vehicle in a fully covered trailer, protecting it from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service costs 50-60% more than open transport.

Which should you choose? Most St. Cloud residents choose open transport—it’s safe, reliable, and budget-friendly. Consider enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, exotic car, or any vehicle with custom paint or modifications. The extra protection is worth it for high-value vehicles.

For a detailed comparison, see our open vs enclosed auto transport guide.

Yes! We offer convenient door-to-door auto transport service for St. Cloud, FL residents. When you book your shipment, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses, and our carrier will come directly to your location.

How it works: Our driver will pick up your vehicle from your home, business, or preferred location in St. Cloud and deliver it right to your destination address. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal.

Important note: In some cases, large car carriers may not be able to access certain residential streets due to low-hanging trees, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens in your St. Cloud neighborhood, our driver will work with you to find a safe, nearby meeting spot like a shopping center parking lot or gas station.

Door-to-door service is included in most quotes at no extra charge, making it the easiest way to ship your car to or from St. Cloud.

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!