Pods
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
The route from Clearwater, FL to Alpharetta, GA covers roughly 508 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $3,400 to $5,060 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 28 min.
On the Clearwater side there are 361 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,260 around Alpharetta (604 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Alpharetta.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Alpharetta about 68,000. Clearwater is considerably denser (4,494 people per square mile versus 2,447), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Georgia does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Clearwater to Alpharetta
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,360 | $1,660 | $2,020 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,040 | $2,490 | $3,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,400 | $4,150 | $5,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,440 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,490 | $9,130 | $11,140 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$820–$1,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,470–$2,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$3,400–$5,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Clearwater (origin)
Mtc Freight LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2979890
- MC
- 15958
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33759 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Somat Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1208624
- MC
- 480786
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33765 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 26 trucks, 30 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2004
Venecia Logistica LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3436639
- MC
- 1114981
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33626 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 26 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Joule Yacht Transport INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 74296
- MC
- 128791
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 21 trucks, 21 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Dbr Carrier INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1616398
- MC
- 597443
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33763 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 20 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Trans Pro INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1945381
- MC
- 692474
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33765 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 19 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Atl INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 896761
- MC
- 274730
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 16 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Near Alpharetta (destination)
Lazer Spot Lazer Logistics Lazer Shuttle Lazer Trailer Lazer
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
- USDOT
- 850629
- MC
- 370668
- Based in
- Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,770 trucks, 4,836 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Saia Ltl Freight
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
- USDOT
- 29124
- MC
- 87511
- Based in
- Johns Creek, GA 30097 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 7,428 trucks, 7,315 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Sld Transportation, LLC
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
- USDOT
- 829373
- MC
- 367702
- Based in
- Canton, GA 30115 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 87 trucks, 78 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Freight International LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2846152
- MC
- 954292
- Based in
- Woodstock, GA 30188 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 57 trucks, 57 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Bulldog Movers INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1187702
- MC
- 469637
- Based in
- Doraville, GA 30340 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 57 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
Mmg Specialized Solution LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3251051
- MC
- 1023120
- Based in
- Duluth, GA 30096 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 51 trucks, 59 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Noble Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2815279
- MC
- 939426
- Based in
- Cumming, GA 30041 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 49 trucks, 49 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Nolg LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3653588
- MC
- 1260284
- Based in
- Alpharetta, GA 30005 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 45 trucks, 80 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021