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
Charlotte sits about 605 miles north of Clearwater, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to North Carolina 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 $3,620 to $5,390 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 11 h 8 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 1,057 around Charlotte (765 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 Charlotte.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Charlotte about 964,784. Clearwater is considerably denser (4,494 people per square mile versus 2,837), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Clearwater to Charlotte
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,450 | $1,770 | $2,160 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,650 | $3,240 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,420 | $5,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,800 | $7,070 | $8,630 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,970 | $9,720 | $11,860 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$920–$1,300
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,560–$2,290
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$3,620–$5,390
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
Distance is pre-filled for Clearwater, FL → Charlotte, NC. 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 Charlotte (destination)
Harris Teeter LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 16362
- MC
- 200790
- Based in
- Matthews, NC 28105 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 389 trucks, 455 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Max World Cargo LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4178043
- MC
- 1608130
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC 28277 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 100 trucks, 118 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Freshpoint
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Freshpoint North Carolina INC
- USDOT
- 1795137
- MC
- 653312
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC 28269 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 80 trucks, 68 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2008
Clear Roadway Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3447504
- MC
- 1121363
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC 28213 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 53 trucks, 53 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Euro Line Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1466429
- MC
- 553988
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC 28273 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 53 trucks, 54 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Clt Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2449060
- MC
- 845309
- Based in
- Charlotte, NC 28214 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 43 trucks, 49 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2013
E L S
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Express Logistics Services INC
- USDOT
- 1375017
- MC
- 518134
- Based in
- Pineville, NC 28134 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Asd Team LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 2350036
- MC
- 804467
- Based in
- Indian Trail, NC 28079 (15 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2012