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
Baltimore sits about 1,013 miles northeast of Clearwater, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Maryland that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,930 to $7,340 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 10 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 1,335 around Baltimore (786 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 Baltimore.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Baltimore about 569,997. Baltimore is the denser city (7,240 people per square mile versus 4,494 in Clearwater), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Clearwater to Baltimore
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,020 | $7,340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,890 | $9,630 | $11,750 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,860 | $13,240 | $16,150 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,490–$2,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,920–$2,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,930–$7,340
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
Distance is pre-filled for Clearwater, FL → Baltimore, MD. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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 Baltimore (destination)
Cowan Intermodal Group LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 215194
- MC
- 155424
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 239 trucks, 226 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1982
Baltimore Tank Lines LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 84666
- MC
- 118899
- Based in
- Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 130 trucks, 130 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Giant Food
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Giant Of Maryland LLC
- USDOT
- 110018
- MC
- 170440
- Based in
- Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 121 trucks, 282 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Cowan Transport Services LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 917652
- MC
- 396918
- Based in
- Baltimore, MD 21227 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 77 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Flicks Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3046843
- MC
- 47885
- Based in
- Rosedale, MD 21237 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 71 trucks, 25 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Azt Autos LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2932214
- MC
- 990235
- Based in
- Owings Mills, MD 21117 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Lancaster Foods LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 328357
- MC
- 511503
- Based in
- Jessup, MD 20794 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 39 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1988
Atlantic Nationwide Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 582826
- MC
- 280577
- Based in
- Sparrows Point, MD 21219 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 46 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1994