Michel Duek

Michel Duek co-founded Connect Car LLC in 2022 to solve a specific problem: travelers arriving in Florida who wanted a rental vehicle without the wait at an airport counter, and car owners who needed their vehicles moved professionally across the state or the country. As CEO, Michel leads the company's rental operations, fleet planning, and the vehicle transport service that now delivers cars to all 50 US states.

Connect Car operates from 1326 E Commercial Blvd in Oakland Park, Florida, and serves the four largest rental markets in the state — Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa — along with nationwide delivery for renters and host partners. The company is fully insured with commercial coverage, licensed by the Florida Department of Transportation, and bonded for $50,000.

Michel writes for the ConnectCar editorial team on topics where he has direct operational experience: Florida rental-market dynamics, airport-delivery logistics, cross-state vehicle transport, and the economics of running a small fleet. Recent pieces include the Complete Guide to Car Rental in Florida and the Florida Rental Price Index 2026.