Auction Car Transport in Florida | Manheim, Copart, IAA

Auction pickups are time-sensitive

Winning the bid is the easy part. After that, most auctions expect the vehicle off the lot within a short window, and storage or late fees can begin to add up when it stays. A transport company that can schedule quickly, show up with the right paperwork, and deliver without drama is part of making the purchase worthwhile.

As a direct carrier for all of Florida, we handle Florida auction runs ourselves rather than passing them down a long chain. For longer interstate moves, we operate as an interstate carrier and broker and line up the carrier that fits your route.

Auctions we move vehicles from

• Manheim Orlando — dealer-only wholesale auction. Dealers use it to buy inventory and to sell trade-ins and consignments.
• Copart — salvage and clean-title online auctions with yards throughout Florida.
• IAA — insurance auto auctions with several Florida locations.
• Other dealer and public auctions — independent and regional sales around the state.

Tell us the auction name and location and we will plan the pickup around its hours and release process.

How an auction transport job works

1. Send us the details. Auction, lot or stock number, vehicle year/make/model, and where it needs to go.
2. We confirm the pickup requirements. Auctions release vehicles only after payment clears and a gate pass or release is issued, so we ask who is arranging that and when.
3. We schedule a driver. Where possible we match your timeline to the auction’s pickup window.
4. We load, inspect, and haul. The driver notes the condition at pickup, and any pre-existing damage is recorded.
5. We deliver and update you. You get a heads-up before arrival and a delivery inspection with the receiver.

Running versus non-running vehicles

Auction vehicles range from clean trade-ins to project cars and damaged units. Tell us honestly whether the car runs, drives, steers, and brakes. A non-running vehicle needs a winch or special loading equipment, and the quote may differ. It is much better to say so up front than to surprise the driver at the lot. Also mention missing keys, flat tires, or anything else that affects loading.

Deliveries to dealers, homes and the Keys

Many of our auction jobs end on a dealer lot, but individual buyers use auctions too. We deliver to dealerships, repair shops, residences, and storage yards across Florida. If you are a Keys dealer or buyer, we run to the Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys, including Key Largo, Islamorada, Big Pine Key, and Key West.

For recurring dealer work, see our dealer trade page for how steady inventory runs work. You can also compare open and enclosed transport if the car is a higher-value unit.

Tips to save time and money

• Book before you bid, or right after you win. The earlier we know, the better the odds of a quick pickup.
• Confirm the release. Make sure payment has cleared and the gate pass is ready before the driver arrives.
• Check the storage terms. Know how many free days the auction gives you.
• Photograph the car. If you can, take or request pickup photos for your own records.
• Group vehicles. Buying more than one car? Tell us. Multi-car runs from the same auction are often easier to schedule.

Every carrier accepts COD, but not every carrier takes billed payments, so paying on delivery lets us line up the best carrier for your route.

Frequently asked questions

Related pages

• Florida dealer trade
• Open vs. enclosed car shipping
• Florida Keys auto shipping routes
• Car shipping to Key West
• Car shipping to Key Largo
• Freight shipping to the Florida Keys
• Key West to mainland Florida
• Request a free quote

In-N-Out Keys LLC · USDOT 4120018 · MC 1583555 · Veteran-owned and family-operated · Interstate carrier and broker, and a direct carrier for all of Florida · Serving the entire Florida Keys · (754) 714-2439