Pods
Interstate carrier
Legal name: Pods Enterprises LLC
- USDOT
- 1397252
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33762 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,324 trucks, 1,100 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Dayton sits about 971 miles north of Tampa, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida to Ohio that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,480 to $6,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 27 min.
On the Tampa side there are 1,059 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (368 of them authorized for interstate work), and 349 around Dayton (240 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 Dayton.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Dayton about 136,688. Tampa is considerably denser (3,377 people per square mile versus 2,467), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Ohio does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Tampa to Dayton
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,790 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,480 | $5,470 | $6,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,170 | $8,750 | $10,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,860 | $12,030 | $14,670 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,450–$2,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,890–$2,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,480–$6,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Moving companies for this route
Near Tampa (origin)
Countrywide Logistics
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Countrywide Trucking Corp
- USDOT
- 1073995
- MC
- 447175
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33610 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 154 trucks, 300 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Ltl
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
- USDOT
- 2519126
- MC
- 885234
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33602 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 150 trucks, 212 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Smith-Cargo Transportation LLC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 929285
- MC
- 400706
- Based in
- Riverview, FL 33578 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 77 trucks, 75 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Mtc Freight LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2979890
- MC
- 15958
- Based in
- Clearwater, FL 33759 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 60 trucks, 65 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2017
First Class Moving Systems INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 944759
- MC
- 405647
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33619 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 50 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Keynnect Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2845444
- MC
- 717403
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33609 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 40 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2016
Xpoint Transportation
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4336828
- MC
- 1693955
- Based in
- Tampa, FL 33612 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 33 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Near Dayton (destination)
Dayton Freight
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Dayton Freight Lines INC
- USDOT
- 273301
- MC
- 189528
- Based in
- Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,278 trucks, 2,650 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1986
Lund'S Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3907195
- MC
- 1441220
- Based in
- Dayton, OH 45404 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 140 trucks, 140 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2022
Delo Trans INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3782379
- MC
- 1354479
- Based in
- Dayton, OH 45403 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 89 trucks, 89 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2021
The Expediting Co INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 389839
- MC
- 219871
- Based in
- Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 86 trucks, 108 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1990
Eagle Truckline LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2586880
- MC
- 906741
- Based in
- Beavercreek, OH 45434 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 55 trucks, 51 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
Williams Last Mile Home Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3300780
- MC
- 1046882
- Based in
- Vandalia, OH 45377 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 38 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Affordablemovers Biz LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3417348
- MC
- 1103694
- Based in
- Dayton, OH 45414 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 37 trucks, 48 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Gear Up Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4252976
- MC
- 1648837
- Based in
- Beavercreek, OH 45431 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 35 trucks, 35 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024