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 Columbus, OH covers roughly 979 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 $4,500 to $6,700 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 17 h 35 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 854 around Columbus (547 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 Columbus.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Columbus about 938,396. The two cities have comparable density (4,494 and 4,117 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Ohio does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Clearwater to Columbus
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,800 | $2,200 | $2,680 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,700 | $3,290 | $4,020 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,500 | $5,490 | $6,700 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,200 | $8,780 | $10,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,900 | $12,080 | $14,740 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,460–$2,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,890–$2,780
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,500–$6,700
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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 Columbus (destination)
Faf
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Faf LLC
- USDOT
- 728630
- MC
- 333604
- Based in
- Groveport, OH 43125 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 1,729 trucks, 1,917 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Stg Cartage LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 50242
- MC
- 97977
- Based in
- Dublin, OH 43017 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 425 trucks, 425 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Gray Cargo LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3589205
- MC
- 1215090
- Based in
- Columbus, OH 43230 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 284 trucks, 290 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Jbs Trucking J Boren & Sons Trucking Lyle Gamradt
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: J Boren & Son'S Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 444507
- MC
- 245894
- Based in
- Columbus, OH 43228 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 161 trucks, 170 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Jrd Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2514289
- MC
- 873159
- Based in
- New Albany, OH 43054 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 152 trucks, 192 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Excel Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 2258095
- MC
- 770605
- Based in
- Grove City, OH 43123 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 141 trucks, 191 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Pappas Trucking
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Ag Container Transport LLC
- USDOT
- 2080664
- MC
- 726431
- Based in
- Lockbourne, OH 43137 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 130 trucks, 84 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Milexpress
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4555229
- MC
- 1809717
- Based in
- Columbus, OH 43215 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 85 trucks, 1,000 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026