Pods
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
Tampa, FL → Kalamazoo, MI · Long-distance move
About 1,185 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,060–$7,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,059 carriers on the Tampa side and 128 in Kalamazoo.
Moving from Tampa to Kalamazoo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,185 road miles, heading north from Florida to Michigan.
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 $5,060 to $7,520 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 8 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 128 around Kalamazoo (47 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 Kalamazoo.
Tampa has a population of about 413,554 and Kalamazoo about 73,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,377 and 2,981 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Michigan 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 | $2,020 | $2,470 | $3,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,700 | $4,510 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,060 | $6,170 | $7,520 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,090 | $9,870 | $12,040 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,120 | $13,570 | $16,550 |
$1,670–$2,350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,080–$3,060
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,060–$7,520
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Tampa, FL → Kalamazoo, MI. 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: Countrywide Trucking Corp
Legal name: Lightning Transport And Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jabco LLC
Legal name: Terry'S Tranportation INC
Legal name: Koho LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,010 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,510 for a one-bedroom, $5,060 to $7,520 for a two-bedroom, $8,090 to $12,040 for a three-bedroom and $11,120 to $16,550 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,185 road miles (1,004 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 8 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Michigan 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 $1,670 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,080 to $3,060. 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 Tampa–Kalamazoo corridor.