Trucking in Florida
Florida's big freight centers are Jacksonville (its port and the meeting point of I-95 and I-10), Orlando and Tampa distribution centers along I-4, and Miami with its port and airport cargo.
Kinds of work you'll find
- Regional and dedicated grocery and retail runs serving Florida's large population.
- Reefer freight: produce and food in and out of the state.
- Port and intermodal work around Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami.
- Local delivery in every metro.
What's different about Florida
Florida takes in far more freight than it ships out, so trucks heading north out of the state often face lower-paying loads or empty miles. Carriers handle that differently, so ask how they plan loads out of Florida. Hurricane season, June through November, can disrupt schedules.
Questions drivers ask
Why is it hard to get loads out of Florida?
Florida consumes much more freight than it produces, so there are fewer outbound loads. Carriers with dedicated or regional Florida accounts often keep drivers busier in-state.
Where are trucking jobs concentrated in Florida?
Around Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland and Miami, where the big distribution centers and ports are.