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 Ocean City, MD covers roughly 998 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 $4,890 to $7,280 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 54 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 103 around Ocean City (70 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 Ocean City.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Ocean City about 7,000. Clearwater is considerably denser (4,494 people per square mile versus 1,510), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Ocean City
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,390 | $2,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,940 | $3,580 | $4,370 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,970 | $7,280 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,830 | $9,550 | $11,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,770 | $13,130 | $16,020 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,480–$2,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,910–$2,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,890–$7,280
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 Ocean City (destination)
Old Salt
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Karikov LLC
- USDOT
- 3003405
- MC
- 25280
- Based in
- Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 15 trucks, 15 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
Met Dynamics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3804786
- MC
- 1370809
- Based in
- Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
Casual Designs Furniture
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4468017
- MC
- 1763037
- Based in
- Selbyville, DE 19975 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Gazelle Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4212706
- MC
- 1646659
- Based in
- Frankford, DE 19945 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
City Towing
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Cycle City INC
- USDOT
- 3377222
- MC
- 1199672
- Based in
- Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Atlantic Moving Systems INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 543911
- MC
- 282332
- Based in
- Bishopville, MD 21813 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993
Purnell Moving And Hauling
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Gabriel L Purnell
- USDOT
- 861738
- MC
- 670940
- Based in
- Berlin, MD 21811 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
Fang Transport LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 3850817
- MC
- 1403576
- Based in
- Ocean City, MD 21842 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022