Pods
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
St. Petersburg, FL → Colorado Springs, CO · Cross-country move
About 1,751 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,570–$9,780, delivery in 5–10 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 247 in Colorado Springs.
Moving from St. Petersburg to Colorado Springs is a cross-country move of roughly 1,751 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Colorado.
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 $6,570 to $9,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 30 hours (4 driving days).
On the St. Petersburg side there are 547 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 247 around Colorado Springs (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 Colorado Springs.
St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Colorado Springs about 494,743. St. Petersburg is considerably denser (4,180 people per square mile versus 2,451), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Colorado does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,910 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,940 | $4,810 | $5,870 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,570 | $8,010 | $9,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,520 | $12,820 | $15,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,460 | $17,630 | $21,510 |
$2,400–$3,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,580–$3,800
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,570–$9,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Petersburg, FL → Colorado Springs, CO. 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: Reliance Trucking LLC
Legal name: Tmt Springs INC
Legal name: Kh Towing Operations LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,630 to $3,910 for a studio, $3,940 to $5,870 for a one-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,780 for a two-bedroom, $10,520 to $15,640 for a three-bedroom and $14,460 to $21,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,751 road miles (1,484 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Florida into Colorado 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 $2,400 to $3,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,800. 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 St. Petersburg–Colorado Springs corridor.