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 Hampton, VA covers roughly 862 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,430 to $6,590 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 15 h 34 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 157 around Hampton (88 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 Hampton.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Hampton about 137,315. Clearwater is considerably denser (4,494 people per square mile versus 2,663), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Clearwater to Hampton
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,430 | $5,400 | $6,590 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,090 | $8,640 | $10,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,750 | $11,890 | $14,500 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,190–$1,670
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,790–$2,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,430–$6,590
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 Hampton (destination)
Apple Moving
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Accent Relocation Services INC
- USDOT
- 795385
- MC
- 354379
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23504 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 21 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
Security Storage & Van Company Of Norfolk Va INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 121073
- MC
- 128699
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Monroe Transfer & Storage Co INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 169188
- MC
- 129470
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 18 trucks, 11 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Seaford Transfer
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Seaford Transfer INC
- USDOT
- 537377
- MC
- 268065
- Based in
- Yorktown, VA 23692 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 17 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993
Daltonkelly&sons INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2832635
- MC
- 5506
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
All My Sons Of Virginia Beach I LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3786641
- MC
- 1357542
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23502 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
Green Fuel Transport INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1408368
- MC
- 534483
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23505 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 10 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Tidewater Moving And Hauling LLC
- USDOT
- 2929288
- MC
- 1077820
- Based in
- Norfolk, VA 23513 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 9 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016