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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including toll passes, GPS devices, and anything loose that could shift during transport.

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

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank) and that the battery works so drivers can load and unload your vehicle.

Secure loose parts: Remove or tighten any accessories like spoilers, bike racks, or antennas that could be damaged during the 1,200+ mile journey.

Have keys ready: Provide one set of working keys to the carrier driver.

For complete preparation details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps helps ensure your car arrives safely in Minnesota.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to Minnesota. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry at least $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 for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle throughout the entire journey from Florida to Minnesota. You can ship with confidence knowing your car is protected by comprehensive coverage from pickup to delivery.

We recommend scheduling your car shipment from Florida to Minnesota at least 2-3 weeks in advance. This gives you the best chance to secure competitive rates and reliable carriers.

Here’s why early booking matters:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan efficient routes and bundle multiple vehicles
• More carrier options: Popular routes like Florida to Minnesota fill up quickly
• Flexible scheduling: You’ll have more pickup and delivery date options

Peak season tip: During busy times (summer months and winter snowbird season), book 3-4 weeks ahead. Florida is a high-demand state year-round.

If you need last-minute service, we can often accommodate rush orders within 3-7 days, though expect higher rates and limited scheduling flexibility.

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 where your car is exposed to weather and road debris. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport.

Enclosed auto transport protects your vehicle inside a covered trailer, shielding it from weather, dust, and road debris during the long trip from Florida to Minnesota.

Choose open transport if you have a regular daily driver and want to save money. Choose enclosed transport if you’re shipping a luxury car, classic vehicle, or car with custom paint that needs extra protection.

For the Florida to Minnesota route (about 1,200+ miles), enclosed transport typically costs $300-600 more than open transport. See our complete open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from Florida to Minnesota. This means we pick up your car at your home or office and deliver it directly to your new address.

When you book your Florida to Minnesota car shipment, simply provide us with your pickup and delivery addresses. Our carrier will come to your location to load your vehicle and deliver it right to your door at your destination.

Sometimes, large car carriers can’t access certain streets due to low bridges, narrow roads, or tight turns. If this happens, don’t worry – we’ll arrange to meet you at a safe, nearby location like a shopping center or gas station. This is still much more convenient than driving to a distant terminal.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle during your move from Florida to Minnesota. You won’t need to arrange extra transportation to pick up your car from a shipping terminal.

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!