Trucking and freight in Florida
Florida is a major consumer market and a gateway for trade with Latin America through ports including Miami, Everglades and Jacksonville. I-95 and I-75 carry freight north–south, I-4 links Tampa and Orlando, and I-10 runs across the Panhandle.
Key industries we support in Florida
- Retail and consumer goods
- Agriculture and citrus
- Construction
- Tourism
- Aerospace
Trucking services in Florida
Full Truckload
A whole trailer dedicated to your freight, moving directly from pickup to delivery with no terminal transfers.
Refrigerated Transportation
Temperature-controlled trucking for food, beverages and other products that must stay within a set range.
Expedited Freight
Urgent, exclusive-use trucking for time-critical freight that cannot wait.
Dedicated Trucking
Trucks and drivers assigned to your lanes and schedule, without the commitment of a full contract fleet.
Heavy Equipment Transportation
Safe hauling for excavators, dozers, loaders, cranes, tractors and other heavy machinery.
Intermodal Drayage
Trucking between rail ramps and your facilities — the first and last mile of every intermodal move.
Heavy haul and oversize loads in Florida
Over-dimensional and overweight loads travelling in Florida need a permit from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and loads that cross state lines need a permit from each state on the route. We plan the route, secure permits and arrange escorts where required. Heavy haul trucking.
Operating conditions to plan for
Hurricane season (June–November) and the imbalance of inbound versus outbound freight affect capacity and pricing.
Cities we serve in Florida
Trucking in Florida: FAQs
Does Gelle Transport serve Florida?
Yes. We provide full truckload, LTL, refrigerated, expedited, dedicated, heavy haul and intermodal services for shippers in Florida, dispatched from Kansas City and supported by vetted partner carriers.
How long does a truckload take from Kansas City to Florida?
To Tallahassee it is roughly 1000 road miles — about 2 days solo, or about 1 day with team drivers.
Who issues oversize permits in Florida?
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Which interstates serve Florida?
Major routes include I-95, I-75, I-4, I-10.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form, call +1 (816) 482-2607 or WhatsApp us.