Pods
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
Clearwater, FL → The Villages, FL · Short-haul move
About 93 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,480–$2,210, delivery in 1–2 days, 361 carriers on the Clearwater side and 240 in The Villages.
The Villages sits about 93 miles northeast of Clearwater, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 18 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,480 and $2,210, before packing or storage.
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 240 around The Villages (91 interstate). For an in-state 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 The Villages.
Clearwater has a population of about 114,364 and The Villages about 85,000. Clearwater is considerably denser (4,494 people per square mile versus 2,422), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $850 | $1,040 | $1,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $960 | $1,170 | $1,430 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,480 | $1,810 | $2,210 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,200 | $3,910 | $4,770 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,100–$1,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,480–$2,210
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Clearwater, FL → The Villages, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Psa Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $850 to $1,270 for a studio, $960 to $1,430 for a one-bedroom, $1,480 to $2,210 for a two-bedroom, $2,210 to $3,290 for a three-bedroom and $3,200 to $4,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 93 road miles (79 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 18 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Clearwater and The Villages are in Florida, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,100 to $1,620. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Clearwater–The Villages corridor.