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 Providence, RI covers roughly 1,357 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 $5,780 to $8,610 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
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 330 around Providence (253 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 Providence.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and Providence about 195,310. Providence is the denser city (10,377 people per square mile versus 4,494 in Clearwater), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Rhode Island does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Clearwater to Providence
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,290 | $13,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,720 | $15,520 | $18,930 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,990–$2,820
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,230–$3,280
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$5,780–$8,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
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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 Providence (destination)
Unfi
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Unfi Transport LLC
- USDOT
- 179097
- MC
- 308546
- Based in
- Providence, RI 02903 (1 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,222 trucks, 2,520 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Cvs Health
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
- USDOT
- 612151
- MC
- 294309
- Based in
- Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 322 trucks, 342 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1995
Castle Family Enterprise LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3934248
- MC
- 1459148
- Based in
- Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 91 trucks, 95 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
Rivas Linehaul INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3086040
- MC
- 69304
- Based in
- Cranston, RI 02905 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2018
Jireh Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3365162
- MC
- 1078255
- Based in
- Woonsocket, RI 02895 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 26 trucks, 13 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Dms INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Delivery Management Services INC
- USDOT
- 1432058
- MC
- 541084
- Based in
- Johnston, RI 02919 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 20 trucks, 17 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Sterling Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 106974
- MC
- 133272
- Based in
- Cranston, RI 02921 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 18 trucks, 18 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Jay Trans INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2782376
- MC
- 926696
- Based in
- North Attleborough, MA 02760 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 13 trucks, 14 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015