Bentley Truck Services INC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 524125
- Based in
- Logan Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 1,467 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1993
Tampa sits about 1,068 miles southwest of Wilmington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Delaware to Florida 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 $4,910 to $7,310 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 19 h 7 min.
On the Wilmington side there are 315 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (214 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,059 around Tampa (368 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 Tampa.
Wilmington has a population of about 71,000 and Tampa about 413,554. Wilmington is considerably denser (6,507 people per square mile versus 3,377), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
Cost of moving from Wilmington to Tampa
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,960 | $2,400 | $2,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,950 | $3,590 | $4,380 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,910 | $5,990 | $7,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,860 | $9,580 | $11,690 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,800 | $13,180 | $16,080 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$1,550–$2,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,970–$2,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,910–$7,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Moving cost calculator
Distance is pre-filled for Wilmington, DE → Tampa, FL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
—to—
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Moving companies for this route
Near Wilmington (origin)
A Duie Pyle INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 113594
- MC
- 39140
- Based in
- West Chester, PA 19382 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,097 trucks, 2,200 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Erdner Bros INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 85873
- MC
- 128698
- Based in
- Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085 (11 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 37 trucks, 37 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Mdd3 Logistics LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 3309299
- MC
- 1050934
- Based in
- Newark, DE 19702 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 30 trucks, 70 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2019
Wb Adams Trucking LLC
Interstate carrier
- USDOT
- 3395310
- Based in
- New Castle, DE 19720 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 25 trucks, 80 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Duplicate Of 777773
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: M Gerace Enterprises INC
- USDOT
- 959283
- MC
- 522860
- Based in
- Media, PA 19063 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 23 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Dreamchasers Community Services
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4526415
- MC
- 1794163
- Based in
- Woodstown, NJ 08098 (13 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 20 trucks, 21 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
College Hunks Hauling Junk
Licensed interstate
Legal name: 610 Hauling LLC
- USDOT
- 2251093
- MC
- 1484775
- Based in
- West Chester, PA 19382 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 19 trucks, 40 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Near Tampa (destination)
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
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