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
The route from Tampa, FL to Flint, MI covers roughly 1,230 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the 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 $5,170 to $7,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 54 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 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Flint about 79,000. Tampa is considerably denser (3,377 people per square mile versus 2,430), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
Cost of moving from Tampa to Flint
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,070 | $2,520 | $3,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,100 | $3,780 | $4,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,170 | $6,300 | $7,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,270 | $10,080 | $12,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,370 | $13,860 | $16,910 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,710–$2,420
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$2,120–$3,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$5,170–$7,690
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 Flint (destination)
Two Men And Atruckgenesee County
Interstate carrier
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Jarrs INC
- USDOT
- 1387252
- Based in
- Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 12 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2005
Gwb Transport INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1643406
- MC
- 990686
- Based in
- Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Kdk Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2010508
- MC
- 708740
- Based in
- Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
Hunter Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3250225
- MC
- 1022712
- Based in
- Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 4 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1483024
- MC
- 558950
- Based in
- Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
H&l Transports LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2208246
- MC
- 766227
- Based in
- Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 3 trucks, 3 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Ams Express Freight
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Ams Custom Building And Remodeling INC
- USDOT
- 4023358
- MC
- 1518145
- Based in
- Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2 trucks, 2 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Romero'S Safe Transports LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4207433
- MC
- 1624182
- Based in
- Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1 truck, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024