Florida to Michigan Car Shipping

Preparing your vehicle for transport from Florida to Michigan is simple but important. Here’s what you need to do:

Remove Personal Items: Take out all personal belongings, including electronics, documents, and valuables. Items left in the car aren’t covered by insurance and can shift during transport.

Clean Your Vehicle: Wash your car inside and out. This helps you spot any existing damage during the pre-transport inspection.

Document Everything: Take photos of your vehicle from all angles, noting any scratches, dents, or other damage before shipping.

Check Fluids and Battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), check oil levels, and make sure the battery is secure and working.

Remove Accessories: Take off any loose items like bike racks, spoilers, or toll transponders that could be damaged or fall off during transit.

Provide Working Keys: Have at least one spare key ready for the driver.

For complete preparation guidelines, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Michigan.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to Michigan. Every carrier in our network must carry a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability insurance and $100,000 in cargo insurance.

Before your car ships, we verify that your carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection throughout your Florida to Michigan shipment.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup to delivery. If any damage occurs during transport, the carrier’s insurance will handle your claim. We work with you to ensure the process goes smoothly.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Florida to Michigan at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and preferred pickup dates.

Here’s why booking early matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can bundle your vehicle with other shipments heading to Michigan
• More pickup options: You’ll have flexibility to choose dates that work for your schedule
• Reduced stress: No last-minute scrambling to find available carriers

If you’re moving during peak season (summer months or winter snowbird migration), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead. Florida to Michigan is a popular route, so early booking ensures your spot.

Need faster service? We offer expedited shipping options, though these come at a premium price. Contact our team to discuss rush delivery if you’re in a time crunch.

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 trailers that expose your car to weather and road debris. It costs less and works well for most everyday vehicles. Enclosed auto transport protects your car inside a covered trailer, shielding it from rain, snow, and flying rocks.

For your Florida to Michigan move, enclosed transport costs 40-60% more than open transport. Choose enclosed if you have a luxury car, classic vehicle, or custom paint job. Most standard cars ship safely on open trailers, even on the 1,200+ mile journey from Florida to Michigan.

Open transport is faster too – more carriers run open trailers, so you’ll find pickup dates easier. See our complete open vs enclosed guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, Sherpa Auto Transport offers convenient door-to-door auto transport service for shipments from Florida to Michigan. This means we’ll pick up your vehicle at your home, office, or preferred location in Florida and deliver it directly to your destination in Michigan.

When you book with us, simply provide your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to you, saving you time and hassle. If your location has tight spaces, low-hanging branches, or narrow streets that make it unsafe for our large transport trucks, don’t worry. We’ll arrange pickup and delivery at a nearby safe location like a shopping center or gas station – usually within a few blocks of your address.

This door-to-door service is included in our standard pricing for Florida to Michigan routes, making your cross-country move as smooth as possible.

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!