Bms Moving & Storage
Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers INC
- USDOT
- 716970
- MC
- 224537
- Based in
- Sarasota, FL 34240 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 145 trucks, 125 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
Sarasota, FL → Pompano Beach, FL · Regional long-distance move
About 197 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,340–$3,470, delivery in 1–2 days, 194 carriers on the Sarasota side and 1,033 in Pompano Beach.
The route from Sarasota, FL to Pompano Beach, FL covers roughly 197 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,340 to $3,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 6 min.
On the Sarasota side there are 194 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,033 around Pompano Beach (412 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 Pompano Beach.
Sarasota has a population of about 57,000 and Pompano Beach about 117,211. The two cities have comparable density (3,730 and 4,669 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,710 | $2,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,850 | $3,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,740 | $4,560 | $5,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,140 | $6,260 | $7,640 |
$350–$500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,200–$1,760
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,340–$3,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sarasota, FL → Pompano Beach, 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 $1,250 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $3,470 for a two-bedroom, $3,740 to $5,560 for a three-bedroom and $5,140 to $7,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 197 road miles (167 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 6 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Sarasota and Pompano Beach 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 $350 to $500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,200 to $1,760. 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 Sarasota–Pompano Beach corridor.