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Car shipping companies in Tampa, FL

8 verified auto transport companies are headquartered in Tampa, FL, and 344 more serve Florida from other locations. 5 of 8 offer enclosed transport. Together they have been in business for 7 years on average and run 8 trucks in total.

Updated · Every company is checked against FMCSA records

Based here
8
Also serve FL
344
Avg. years in business
7
Offer enclosed
63%
Trucks in fleets
8

Best Car Shipping Companies in Tampa, FL

8 companies based in Tampa, FL Checked against FMCSA daily

Auto Transport Professionals

Featured FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 5 yrs in business · USDOT 3710693

The owner started riding along on transport runs from New England to Florida with his father as a kid, learning the business from the ground up — how loads…

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Terminal-to-terminal shipping
  • +5 more

Graham Family Auto Transport

Featured FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 4 yrs in business · USDOT 4000513

Graham Family Auto Transport has over a decade of experience in the auto transport industry. We can’t wait to put our knowledge and experience to use for you…

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +7 more

US Car-Go Freight Logistics LLC

Featured FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 4 yrs in business · USDOT 3911910

we make your life easier by providing reliable and affordable vehicle transport services. Whether you're moving across the country or need to transport…

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +5 more

Simple Car Shipping

FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3253756

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +5 more

Sky Auto Shipping

FMCSA verified

Tampa, FL · Broker · 7 yrs in business · USDOT 3248391

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +7 more

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Compare Tampa, FL car shipping companies

Carrier hauls your car on its own trucks Broker arranges a carrier for you

Company Type Own trucks In business since Enclosed USDOT
Carriers with their own trucks 3 They pick up and drive your car themselves.
MDF Autotransport Corp Carrier 3 trucks 2005 21 yrs Not reported 1384157 ↗
3D1L Transport LLC Carrier 3 trucks 2024 2 yrs Not reported 4195148 ↗
Dia Logistics 2 Corp Carrier 2 trucks 2024 2 yrs Not reported 4234065 ↗
Brokers 5 They book your car with a partner carrier. Ask which carrier will actually haul it.
Simple Car Shipping Broker None — uses partners 2019 7 yrs Yes 3253756 ↗
Sky Auto Shipping Broker None — uses partners 2019 7 yrs Yes 3248391 ↗
Auto Transport Professionals Broker None — uses partners 2021 5 yrs Yes 3710693 ↗
Graham Family Auto Transport Broker None — uses partners 2022 4 yrs Yes 4000513 ↗
US Car-Go Freight Logistics LLC Broker None — uses partners 2022 4 yrs Yes 3911910 ↗

What's on offer

Services from Tampa, FL companies

Share of the 8 companies based here that offer each service.

  • Open car transport 63%
  • Enclosed car transport 63%
  • Terminal-to-terminal shipping 63%
  • State-to-state shipping 63%
  • Classic car transport 63%
  • Luxury car transport 63%
  • Door-to-door delivery 50%
  • Electric vehicle (EV) transport 38%

Estimated prices

How much does it cost to ship a car from Tampa, FL?

Typical price ranges from Tampa to popular destinations, for a standard sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get — then ask the companies above for an exact price.

Route Distance Open carrier Enclosed trailer Transit time
Tampa to Miami, FL ~240 mi $500–$850 $750–$1,250 1–2 days
Tampa to Atlanta, GA ~490 mi $625–$1,000 $925–$1,500 1–3 days
Tampa to Houston, TX ~930 mi $825–$1,225 $1,225–$1,825 2–4 days
Tampa to Dallas, TX ~1,080 mi $875–$1,275 $1,325–$1,925 3–5 days
Tampa to New York, NY ~1,180 mi $925–$1,325 $1,375–$1,975 3–5 days
Tampa to Chicago, IL ~1,180 mi $925–$1,325 $1,375–$1,975 3–5 days
Tampa to Los Angeles, CA ~2,550 mi $1,325–$1,900 $1,975–$2,825 6–9 days
Tampa to Seattle, WA ~2,980 mi $1,450–$2,075 $2,175–$3,100 6–11 days
Estimate, not a quote

Based on typical 2026 rates for a running sedan with a flexible pickup date. Road distance is approximate. Adjust for your car: SUV +15%, pickup or van +35%, doesn't run +$150–$300, peak season +10% (summer and snowbird months). Calculate your exact car and route →

Local guide

Shipping a car in Tampa, FL

Tampa sits on the I-75 and I-4 corridors, so carriers heading north to the Midwest and Northeast pass through regularly. That makes Tampa pickups easier to schedule than smaller Gulf Coast towns.

Port Tampa Bay handles vehicle imports and exports, and nearby dealer auctions generate steady car hauler traffic. In peak snowbird months, open-carrier spots toward New York and New Jersey fill fast.

Cranes and ships at Port Tampa Bay seen across the water
Photo: Zeng8r, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

FAQ

Car shipping in Tampa, FL: questions

Answers built from the companies listed on this page.

How many car shipping companies are based in Tampa, FL?

8 verified companies are headquartered in Tampa, FL: Auto Transport Professionals, Graham Family Auto Transport, US Car-Go Freight Logistics LLC, Simple Car Shipping, Sky Auto Shipping, 3D1L Transport LLC, MDF Autotransport Corp and Dia Logistics 2 Corp. Another 344 companies from other locations also serve Florida.

Which companies offer enclosed car transport in Tampa, FL?

Auto Transport Professionals, Graham Family Auto Transport, US Car-Go Freight Logistics LLC, Simple Car Shipping and Sky Auto Shipping offer enclosed trailers for classic, luxury and high-value vehicles.

What is the most established auto transport company in Tampa, FL?

MDF Autotransport Corp has operated since 2005 (21 years), the longest of the companies listed for Tampa, FL.

Are car shipping companies in Tampa, FL carriers or brokers?

Of the 8 companies based in Tampa, FL, 3 operate their own trucks (carriers) and 5 arrange transport through partner carriers (brokers); some do both. Carriers listed here run 8 trucks in total.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Tampa, FL?

Estimated open-carrier prices for a standard sedan: Tampa → Miami, FL $500–$850; Tampa → Atlanta, GA $625–$1,000; Tampa → Houston, TX $825–$1,225. Longer trips such as Tampa → Seattle, WA (about 2,980 miles) run $1,450–$2,075 on an open carrier or $2,175–$3,100 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more — ask the companies listed here for an exact quote.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Tampa, FL?

Usually September. Prices on Florida's busiest lanes peak in December, when they run about 16% higher. A flexible pickup window of a week or two saves a little more in any month.

How do I check if a car shipping company in Tampa, FL is legitimate?

Look the company up by its USDOT or MC number in the FMCSA SAFER database, confirm the operating status is active, and check cargo insurance. Every company in this directory lists its USDOT and MC numbers, and we verify them before approval.

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