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Trucking Companies in Miami and South Florida, Florida

Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.

Planning trucking companies service in Miami and South Florida

Miami is a leading gateway for Latin American and Caribbean trade, with particularly strong air-cargo, ocean-forwarding, customs, cold-chain, and last-mile activity.

Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Miami, North Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, Doral, Medley, Hialeah, Miami Gardens, Sweetwater. Each profile shows its actual base.

Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.

Freight connections

  • PortMiami
  • Miami International Airport
  • I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike

Industries shaping demand

  • Latin American trade
  • perishables
  • pharmaceuticals
  • retail

Questions to resolve

  • Name the gateway first: PortMiami, MIA air cargo, or a Doral or Medley warehouse.
  • Use a forwarder or customs broker when the freight is international; use a carrier or broker when it is already domestic.
  • Ask whether last-mile or white-glove work is in-house or handed off.
  • Confirm perishable or pharmaceutical handling before you compare general freight rates.
  • Require the same origin, destination, and appointment facts from every shortlisted provider.
  • Check identifiers that match the job: FMC or CBP for international, MC or USDOT for highway.

Evidence to compare

  • USDOT or MC evidence
  • Operating lanes and service area
  • Cargo and equipment fit
  • Insurance and shipment-specific availability

What trucking companies do in the Miami and South Florida market

Trucking companies operate the power equipment used for local, regional, or long-haul freight and may specialize by trailer, commodity, or lane.

In Miami and South Florida, the operating context includes PortMiami, Miami International Airport, I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike. Demand is shaped by Latin American trade, perishables, pharmaceuticals, retail.

Shortlist criteria

  • USDOT or MC operating evidence
  • Lane, equipment, commodity, and service coverage
  • Insurance, safety, tracking, and claims process
  • Capacity, appointment, detention, and accessorial terms

Questions before requesting a quote

  • Will the listed carrier operate the load directly with the required equipment?
  • Are pickup, delivery, tracking, detention, layover, and cargo-claim responsibilities documented?

Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires a USDOT or MC number, detailed capabilities, and recent review for an indexable carrier profile.

Provider counts by service

As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:

  • 5 trucking companies

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • PortMiami and Port Everglades highway ramps
  • Miami International air-cargo handoffs
  • I-95, I-75, and Florida’s Turnpike
  • Medley, Doral, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale terminals

Local selection rules

Miami trucking is PortMiami drayage, MIA air-cargo pickup, and South Florida reefer work. Compare the Medley or Miami terminal and the USDOT or MC identity before a statewide Florida map.

  1. Match the legal name and USDOT or MC number to current FMCSA records.
  2. Ask whether pickup is PortMiami drayage, MIA air cargo, or a South Florida reefer lane.
  3. Confirm the terminal city is Miami, Medley, Doral, or Fort Lauderdale—not just “Florida.”
  4. Match equipment to perishables, dry van, or chassis work.
  5. Require the same origin, destination, appointments, and accessorials on every quote.
  6. Confirm insurance, safety status, and capacity the week you tender.

When to use a carrier, a broker, or a 3PL in Miami

A Miami carrier is the asset on the dock. A broker is overflow after freight is ready. A 3PL is the wrong first call when the freight is already cleared and staged.

When this is the jobUseWhy
A dedicated South Florida lane or named-terminal pickupCarrierDirect USDOT/MC identity and the Medley or Miami terminal cut the extra party out.
Spot reefer, mixed equipment, or overflow after the freight is readyFreight brokerYou need a licensed desk, not another warehouse agreement.
Inventory, fulfillment, or staging in Doral or Medley before the highway move3PLThe constraint is the building and cutoff, not the next truck.

Compare documented Trucking Companies capabilities in Miami and South Florida

Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.

ProviderBaseTransport modesDocumented capabilitiesMCDOTFMCCBPVerified
A1 Freight SolutionsNorth Miami, FLTruck Ftl, Truck LtlMulti-Service Provider, Drayage Specialist, Temperature-Controlled11683653520481——Aug 13, 2026
Estes Express Lines - MiamiMedley, FLTruck Ltl, Truck FtlLTL, Miami Medley Terminal, Next-Day Florida Lanes97275121018——Aug 16, 2026
Intransit Trucking Inc.Fort Lauderdale, FLTruck Ftl, Truck LtlBroward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach Specialist, Local And Regional6136651557877——Aug 13, 2026
Old Dominion Freight Line - MiamiMedley, FLTruck Ltl, Truck FtlLTL, Medley Service Center, South Florida Coverage10747890849——Aug 16, 2026
Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc.Miami, FLTruck Ftl, Truck LtlIntegrated Logistics, Fleet Management, Supply Chain SolutionsMC-140902DOT-165420——Aug 13, 2026

Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.

Trucking Companies profiles in Miami and South Florida

A1 Freight Solutions

North Miami, FL

Multi-service transportation provider offering LTL, FTL, drayage, general, heavy haul, and temperature-controlled services.

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Questions about Trucking Companies in Miami and South Florida

How should I compare trucking companies in Miami?

Compare the USDOT or MC identity, equipment, and whether pickup is PortMiami, MIA, or a South Florida highway terminal. A Florida network map is not a substitute for the Medley or Miami yard that will handle the freight.

Is Miami port drayage the same as hiring a Florida truckload carrier?

No. Drayage is a terminal, chassis, and appointment job. Truckload is a highway job. Confirm which one the profile actually documents.

When should I use a Miami freight broker instead of a carrier?

Use a broker for irregular reefer or mixed equipment after the freight is ready. Use a carrier when you have a repeat South Florida lane and can work the USDOT or MC identity directly.

Which Miami terminals show up on this directory?

Medley, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale appear on the current carrier list. Confirm the actual terminal city on each profile.