Severe Storm Shipping Impact on Florida
Generator Shipping Information for Florida
Long after the initial landfall, hurricanes have a devastating, lasting impact on lives and infrastructure. Widespread power outages, severe flooding, and even mudslides can make shipping supplies like emergency portable generators difficult.
Each storm brings unique challenges. Weather and road conditions change by the minute and deliveries cannot be guaranteed because of problems like mandatory evacuations, road closures, and possible driver shortages, etc.
Check Shipping Service Advisories
Whether you're considering to purchase an emergency generator or already placed an order, you can count on Electric Generators Direct to help you weather the storm. For your convenience, you can check the most common carrier's websites for weather-related delays and updates below.
FedEx
No zip codes currently have shipping delays. Please check the FedEx website for information about your zip code.
R&L Carriers
Terminals are currently open. Please check the R&L Carriers website for information about your zip code.
ABF Freight
Terminals are currently open. Please check the ABF Freight website for information about your zip code.
Old Dominion
Terminals are currently open. Please check the Old Dominion website for information about your zip code.
Saia
Terminals are currently open. Please check the Saia website for information about your zip code.
Home Delivery Delays
Depending on where you live, home deliveries may be delayed due to mandatory evacuations, but not all areas will experience service disruptions equally.
We strongly encourage you NOT to cancel or refuse your order because you will incur a Return Order Fee which could cost hundreds of dollars.
If your power happens to come back on before your generator arrives, you are lucky. However, storms and power outages can be unpredictable, so we encourage you to have at least an emergency backup to protect yourself from another extended power outage.
By retaining your order, your generator will be delivered, and you'll be ready for the next outage.
Picking Up at a Freight Terminal
If you ordered a generator that shipped freight and you want to pick it up from the local terminal, you must contact the freight carrier first.
Note: You must call the freight carrier first to arrange a pickup. Generators are not stocked at shipping terminals. All generators will ship from one of our warehouses before they arrive at the local freight terminal. You will need to bring a photo ID that matches the name on the order to receive your generator.
Order an In-Stock Generator
We prepare before the season by stocking our warehouse and distribution centers so that we can get your products on the road and on their way to you.
To get the power you need promptly, you will need to select a generator that is in stock.
Expedited Shipping
Expedited shipping is only available on generators that ship via ground. These tend to be inverter generators and if in stock, can ship Next-Day, or 2nd-Day Air.
Please Note: Expedited shipping charges are non-refundable and delivery times are not guaranteed. We will get the products out the door and into the hands of the delivery service. They will make every effort to deliver on time, but circumstances may cause a delay like government-issued evacuations, flight groundings, and road closures.
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Local Freight Terminals by Carrier
Freight carrier websites are linked below with their corresponding local terminals, where you can find more information regarding your shipment.
Florida Terminal Locations
JFL | Jacksonville, FL 6900 Broadway Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Phone: (904) 786-4052 | DBF | Delray Beach, FL 14045 South Military Trail, FL 33484 Phone: (561) 499-4080 | MIA | Miami, FL 6402 NW 74th Ave, FL 33166 Phone: (305) 592-1950 |
ORL | Orlando, FL - 3732 Bryn Mawr, FL 32808 Phone: (407) 295-1331 | TPA | Tampa, FL 3725 East Martin Luther King Blvd, FL 33610 Phone: (813) 626-5114 | FPF | Riviera Beach, FL 7506 Byron Drive, FL 32254 Phone: (561) 842-1508 |
SRT | Bradenton, FL 6215 31st Street E, FL 34203 Phone: (941) 753-5581 | FTM | Fort Myers, FL 4550 Laredo Ave BLDG #2, FL 33905 Phone: (239) 226-9670 | OCA | Ocala, FL 841 NW 24th Court, FL 34475 Phone: (352) 732-8118 |
PEN | Pensacola, FL 2450 West Nine Mile Road, FL 32534 Phone: (850) 478-1274 | TAL | Tallahassee, FL 4539 Moore Circle, FL 32304 Phone: (850) 210-0092 |
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DHN | Dothan, AL 3026 Westgate Parkway, AL 36303 Local: (334) 673-2526 Toll Free: (888) 549-2910 | FMY | Fort Myers, FL 16250 Old US 41, FL 33912 Local: (239) 437-8075 Toll Free: (866) 872-7016 | JAX | Jacksonville, FL 720 Scotia Road, FL 32254 Local: (904) 388-6567 Toll Free: (800) 433-6195 |
MIA | Miami, FL 12500 NW 107th Ave, Medley, FL 33178 Local: (305) 805-9156 Toll Free: (800) 247-6335 | OCL | Ocala, FL 1702 SW 42nd Ave, FL 34474 Local: (352) 854-5169 Toll Free: (866) 872-7017 | ORL | Orlando, FL 1001 Jetstream Drive, FL 32824 Local: (407) 852-5670 Toll Free: (800) 368-1925 |
PEN | Pensacola, FL 85 E Olive Road, FL 32514 Local: (850) 471-0172 Toll Free: (855) 860-3974 | POM | Pompano Beach, FL 1601 NW 18th Street, FL 33069 Local: (954) 974-1184 Toll Free: (866) 372-9452 | SAR | Sarasota, FL 6216 31st Street East Bradenton, FL 34203 Local: (941) 751-9301 Toll Free: (866) 367-6335 |
SYV | Sylvester, GA 110 EAST Industrial Blvd, GA 31791 Local: (229) 777-8307 Toll Free: (800) 982-7250 | TPA | Tampa, FL 8950 Maislin Drive, FL 33637 Local: (813) 988-5480 Toll Free: (800) 282-4761 | WPB | West Palm Beach, FL 1102 Australian Ave Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Local: (561) 844-6230 Toll Free: (800) 295-6335 |
LKF | Lakeland, FL 5260 N Combee Rd, FL 33805 Local: (863) 606-0011 Toll Free: (866) 466-5046 |
Saia
FTM | Fort Myers, FL 4507 Cummins Court, FL 33905 Phone: (239) 334-3454 | JAX | Jacksonville, FL 555 Whittaker Road, FL 32218 Phone: (904) 751-0019 | MIA | Miami, FL 11405 NW 36th Avenue, FL 33167 Phone: (305) 685-1047 |
OCA | Ocala, FL 6681 NW 3rd Place, FL 34482 Phone: (352) 854-8240 | ORL | Orlando, FL 10451 Rocket Court, FL 32824 Phone: (407) 859-6540 | PEN | Pensacola, FL 3233 N. Market Street, FL 32505 Phone: (850) 432-0259 |
TAL | Tallahassee, FL 4855 Gum Road, FL 32304 Phone: (850) 576-1102 | TPA | Tampa, FL 2414 North 70th Street, FL 33619 Phone: (813) 623-2447 | WPD | West Palm Beach, FL 5303 East Avenue, FL 33407 Phone: (561) 845-6311 |
R&L Carriers
Bradenton, FL Toll Free: 800-940-7811 Local: 941-756-8476 | Broward, FL Toll Free: 800-881-2600
| Clearwater, FL Toll Free: 800-793-7358 Local: 727-441-8661 |
Cocoa Beach, FL Toll Free: 800-940-8550
| Daytona Beach, FL Toll Free: 800-940-9470 Local: 386-253-0832 | Delray Beach, FL Toll Free: 800-940-5801
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Fort Myers, FL 5500 W 4th Street Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 Toll Free: 800-793-4452 Local: 239-303-2479 | Fort Pierce, FL 3207 Industrial 27th St Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Toll Free: 800-940-5801 Local: 772-468-0027 | Jacksonville, FL 10319 General Ave Jacksonville, FL 32220 Toll Free: 800-940-9470 Local: 904-378-4840 |
Lakeland, FL 8425 Epicenter Blvd Lakeland, FL 33809 Toll Free: 800-940-7811 Local: 863-984-4811 | Lehigh Acres, FL Toll Free: 800-793-4452 Local: 239-332-7710
| Miami, FL 1000 NW 209th Ave Pembroke Pines, FL 33029 Toll Free: 800-881-2600 Local: 954-432-2600 |
Milton, FL Toll Free: 800-940-8141 Local: 850-983-0063 | Naples, FL Toll Free: 800-527-4456 Local: 239-597-1410 | Ocala, FL Toll Free: 800-527-4623 Local: 352-622-7070 |
Orlando, FL Toll Free: 800-940-8550 Local: 407-578-8553 | Panama City, FL Toll Free: 800-940-0138
| Pembroke Pines, FL Toll Free: 800-881-2600 Local: 954-432-2600 |
Pensacola, FL 8165 Progress Rd Milton, FL 32583 Toll Free: 800-940-8141 Local: 850-983-0063 | Sanford, FL Local: 800-940-8550
| St. Petersburg, FL Toll Free: 800-793-4358 Local: 727-441-8661
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Tallahassee, FL 289 Capital Circle SW Toll Free: 800-940-0138 Local: 850-576-0138 | Tampa, FL Toll Free: 800-940-7811 Local: 813-621-7811
| West Palm Beach, FL Toll Free: 800-940-8501 Local: 772-468-0027
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Need More Help?
Since inventory and delivery information is continuously changing during these times, we strongly encourage you to contact us during regular business hours to speak with one of our experts and place your order.