Dirty Birds Tcd LLC
- USDOT
- 4441571
- MC
- 1749946
- Based in
- Eureka, CA 95503 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2025
Eureka, CA → Tampa, FL · Cross-country move
About 2,961 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,270–$13,790, delivery in 7–14 days, 11 carriers on the Eureka side and 1,059 in Tampa.
The route from Eureka, CA to Tampa, FL covers roughly 2,961 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $9,270 to $13,790 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 51 hours (6 driving days).
On the Eureka side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.
Eureka has a population of about 26,000 and Tampa about 413,554. The two cities have comparable density (2,771 and 3,377 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,710 | $4,520 | $5,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,560 | $6,780 | $8,280 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,270 | $11,310 | $13,790 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,840 | $18,090 | $22,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,400 | $24,880 | $30,350 |
$4,090–$5,780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,660–$5,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,270–$13,790
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Eureka, CA → Tampa, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,710 to $5,520 for a studio, $5,560 to $8,280 for a one-bedroom, $9,270 to $13,790 for a two-bedroom, $14,840 to $22,070 for a three-bedroom and $20,400 to $30,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,961 road miles (2,509 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from California into Florida makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,090 to $5,780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,660 to $5,390. 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 Eureka–Tampa corridor.