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 Jacksonville, FL covers roughly 202 miles by road, a north-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 $2,350 to $3,500 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 11 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 745 around Jacksonville (398 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 Jacksonville.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Tampa is considerably denser (3,377 people per square mile versus 1,271), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
Cost of moving from Tampa to Jacksonville
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,410 | $1,720 | $2,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,350 | $2,870 | $3,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,180 | $6,310 | $7,700 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$360–$500
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,200–$1,770
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$2,350–$3,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
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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 Jacksonville (destination)
Customized Trucking
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC
- USDOT
- 1938017
- MC
- 691357
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 244 trucks, 240 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Suddath Workplace Solutions
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC
- USDOT
- 3527089
- MC
- 1172814
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 193 trucks, 151 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Aqua Gulf Xpress
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC
- USDOT
- 860442
- MC
- 335087
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 121 trucks, 121 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2000
North Coast Imdl Trucking
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC
- USDOT
- 304746
- MC
- 177875
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 110 trucks, 110 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1987
Fr8 Solutions INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2407155
- MC
- 828211
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 65 trucks, 78 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2013
Rms Trans INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1872248
- MC
- 676209
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 46 trucks, 45 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2009
Yk Express LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2087173
- MC
- 728376
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 45 trucks, 46 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2010
1st Coast Cargo INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 794760
- MC
- 551868
- Based in
- Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 39 trucks, 42 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999