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Kansas City to Tampa Logistics Broker

Freight Shipping from the Midwest to the Southeast

Kansas City and Tampa are connected by a long southbound freight route linking Missouri with Florida. Carriers can move through the central and southeastern United States using corridors such as I-70, I-24 and I-75, with I-75 carrying freight deep into Florida and toward the Tampa Bay market. Direct Drive Logistics coordinates freight from Kansas City to Tampa for businesses shipping between Midwestern production centers and growing commercial markets along Florida’s Gulf Coast.

DDL can arrange dry van, flatbed and expedited transportation for loads ranging from manufactured products and machinery to construction materials and palletized consumer goods. Our team works with dependable carriers experienced with multi-state freight, helping Kansas City-to-Tampa shipments stay on an efficient route from origin through final delivery.

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Driving From
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Driving Time
19 hr
Driving Distance
1257 mi
Fuel Cost
$1217.92

Fuel cost is estimated from the national average diesel price according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration

Multimodal Shipping Options from Kansas City, KS to Tampa Bay, FL

Full Truckload (FTL) Freight Shipping

Freight truck at a warehouse loading dock
  • Faster transit times with no freight transfers and decreased handling.
  • Cargo up to 80,000 pounds.
  • Dedicated truck space for large shipments

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight

Palletized freight beside a shipping container at a warehouse
  • Affordable solution for smaller shipments.
  • LTL and Volume LTL for shipments of all sizes.
  • Secure handling and real-time tracking.

Reefer (Refrigerated) Freight Shipping

Refrigerated trailers with temperature-control units
  • Temperature-controlled transport for perishables, chemicals, supplements, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and more.
  • Cost-effective compliant solutions with insurance coverage.
  • Cargo is held at a specified temperature throughout the shipping process.

Expedited Freight & Hot Shot Trucking

Secured cargo pallets prepared for expedited air freight
  • 24/7 freight shipping solutions.
  • White-glove handling for urgent deliveries.
  • Real-time tracking and notifications.

Long-Haul Trucking & Logistics

Tractor trailer hauling freight on a long-distance highway route
  • Kansas City, KS to Tampa Bay, FL interstate freight.
  • Cost-effective options for heavy loads.
  • Dependable, pre-screened carrier network.

Air Freight

Air freight pallets secured for aircraft loading
  • Ideal for high-value, lightweight cargo, and urgent deliveries.
  • Domestic air freight brokering from Kansas City, KS to Tampa Bay, FL.
  • Air Freight Forwarder with and extensive network of airports and air carriers.

Rail Freight

Freight train hauling intermodal shipping containers
  • Reduced carbon footprint compared to trucking.
  • Save an average of 10-15% on shipping costs compared to trucking.
  • Rail freight brokers connect you to an extensive network of intermodal freight container owner-operators.

Customer Testimonials

5 stars reviews

Adam Kirchner is the go-to guy. He’s helped my company on numerous occasions. Has an answer for every question and each experience has always been without interruption or issues of any sort. The only freight company you will ever need. Thanks!

- Isaac W.
5 stars reviews

Love dealing with Rich at Direct Drive always very responsive with quotes and questions. Great logistics company!!!

- Mike Rush
5 stars reviews

Rich Phillips, it's a very good and receptive guy! Good experience with this broker!  

- K1 Transfreight
5 stars reviews

Great response time from quoting to getting the move completed.  From Memphis, TN to Grand Rapids, MI. Driver was on time for both pickup and delivery, and I price was fair for a Conestoga Wagon move.  Highly recommend!

- JR
5 stars reviews

I have to say that Adam Kirchner @ Direct Drive makes my job sooo easy !  He handles most of our freight  and 1 of my mill brokers.  His care & concern &  efficiency in handling everything takes soo much of the stress away.  I had suggested him to the mill broker and...

- Chris Nitz

Industries We Service

Small Business Food truck worker serving a customer
Construction Construction crew at a building site
Food & Beverage Prepared food in catering service trays
Automotive Cars on an automotive assembly line
Lumber Stacks of cut lumber ready for distribution
Manufacturing Manufacturing workers fabricating metal components
E-commerce Workers loading packaged orders for e-commerce delivery
And More Tractor trailer transporting commercial freight