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 → Dothan, AL · Regional long-distance move
About 344 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,030, delivery in 1–3 days, 547 carriers on the St. Petersburg side and 112 in Dothan.
Moving from St. Petersburg to Dothan is a regional long-distance move of roughly 344 road miles, heading northwest from Florida to Alabama.
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 $2,710 to $4,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 6 h 38 min.
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 112 around Dothan (77 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 Dothan.
St. Petersburg has a population of about 264,033 and Dothan about 72,000. St. Petersburg is considerably denser (4,180 people per square mile versus 791), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Florida, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama 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 | $1,180 | $1,440 | $1,760 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,710 | $3,300 | $4,030 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,960 | $7,260 | $8,860 |
$500–$710
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,330–$1,950
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,710–$4,030
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Petersburg, FL → Dothan, AL. 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
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,420 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,030 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,440 for a three-bedroom and $5,960 to $8,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 344 road miles (292 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 38 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Alabama 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 $500 to $710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,330 to $1,950. 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–Dothan corridor.