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

Remove personal items: Take out all belongings, including items in the glove box, trunk, and under seats. Carriers are not responsible for personal property.

Clean your car: Wash the exterior so you can easily spot any damage during inspection. Take photos of your vehicle from all angles.

Check fluids and battery: Ensure your car has enough gas (about 1/4 tank), oil, and coolant. Make sure the battery is charged and secure.

Remove or secure loose parts: Take off custom accessories, spoilers, or anything that could fall off. Remove toll tags like SunPass or TxTag.

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

Provide a working key: Give the driver a spare key that starts the vehicle.

For complete preparation details, check our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps ensures your car arrives safely in Texas.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Florida to Texas. 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 Auto Transport as a Certificate Holder on their policy. This gives you extra protection throughout your Florida to Texas shipment.

Your vehicle is covered from pickup to delivery. This insurance protects against damage that might occur during loading, transport, or unloading. All insurance coverage is included in your quote at no extra cost.

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

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: Carriers can plan routes more efficiently
• More options: Higher availability of trusted carriers
• Flexible scheduling: Easier to work around your timeline

Florida is a busy shipping state with high demand, especially during winter months when many people relocate. If you’re moving during peak season (October through March), consider booking 3-4 weeks ahead.

Need to ship last minute? We can often accommodate rush orders, though rates may be higher and pickup windows more limited.

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 transport is the most common and budget-friendly option. Your car rides on an open trailer alongside other vehicles. It’s safe and reliable for most cars, but your vehicle is exposed to weather and road debris during the Florida to Texas journey.

Enclosed transport costs 40-60% more but provides complete protection. Your car travels inside a covered trailer, shielded from rain, sun, and road hazards. This is ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most Florida to Texas moves, open transport works great and saves money. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or needs extra protection. See our open vs enclosed auto transport guide for detailed comparisons and pricing.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from Florida to Texas. This means we pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose in Florida and deliver it directly to your desired location in Texas.

Here’s how it works: When you book your shipment, simply tell us your pickup address in Florida and delivery address in Texas. Our carrier will come to you at both ends – no need to drive to a terminal or depot.

In rare cases where your street has restrictions (like low bridges, narrow roads, or no truck parking), our driver will work with you to find a safe nearby spot. This might be a shopping center, gas station, or main road close to your address. We always aim to get as close to your door as possible.

Door-to-door service saves you time and hassle during your Florida to Texas move. You don’t need to arrange extra transportation or take time off work to drop off or pick up your vehicle at a distant location.

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!