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PODS Moving & Storage review (2026)

Daniel Novak, Federal Records Researcher at BestMovers.info
Researched and written byDaniel NovakFederal Records Researcher
Brittany Evans, Federal Records Reviewer at BestMovers.info
Reviewed byBrittany EvansFederal Records Reviewer

Last reviewed August 2026How we research moving companiesEditorial standards

PODS Moving & Storage is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT 1397252 and MC MC-530785. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Clearwater, FL, PODS Moving & Storage covers all 50 states. A two-bedroom interstate move with PODS Moving & Storage is estimated at $1,800–$4,500, before packing, valuation, and storage. BestMovers.info publishes no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for moving companies. On the documented record, PODS Moving & Storage is most relevant to flexible-timeline moves and combined move + storage.

Key facts

USDOT number
1397252
MC / docket number
MC-530785, FF-5685
FMCSA legal name
PODS ENTERPRISES LLC
Carrier or broker
both
Carrier operation
Interstate
Federal filing address
13535 Feather Sound Dr, Clearwater, FL 33762
Power units
1324
Drivers
1100
MCS-150 filed
2026-03-27
Founded
1998
Headquarters
Clearwater, FL
Coverage
All 50 states
2-bedroom interstate estimate
$1,800–$4,500
Services
Long-distance, Storage, Container/Portable
Data as of
2026-08-13
Last verified
2026-10-01
Verdict

PODS Moving & Storage

We do not publish a numeric score for moving companies.

The original portable-storage container model. Best value when you need a few weeks between move-out and move-in or want to load at your own pace.

Best for
Flexible-timeline moves and combined move + storage
Main trade-off
You load and unload yourself — labor is on you unless you book separately through their partners.

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What is PODS Moving & Storage's USDOT number and is its authority active?

The USDOT number of PODS Moving & Storage is 1397252. This reflects the federal record as of 2026-08-13.

How does a PODS Moving & Storage container move work?

PODS Moving & Storage delivers a container to your address, you pack and load it yourself, and PODS Moving & Storage then transports it. The carriage is done for you; the packing and loading are yours. That split decides responsibility in transit: how the load was packed and secured sits with the customer, while the transport sits with the company carrying it. PODS Moving & Storage does not name a separate transporting company, so ask PODS Moving & Storage which entity performs the transport on your shipment and what protection applies to it.

Is PODS Moving & Storage licensed to move within Florida?

For a move that stays inside Florida, movers are authorised by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the authorisation is called Household Moving Services Registration, issued as an Intrastate Mover (IM) number. The agency publishes no public lookup and no recorded phone or email for verifying an individual mover. We have not verified PODS Moving & Storage's Florida authorisation, and nothing here says it lacks one. Holding federal interstate authority is a separate thing from holding state authorisation for a move that starts and ends inside one state.

What is PODS Moving & Storage's USDOT number?

PODS Moving & Storage carries USDOT number 1397252 and docket numbers MC-530785 and FF-5685 on the FMCSA company census file. The registered legal name is PODS ENTERPRISES LLC. The filed physical address is 13535 Feather Sound Dr, Clearwater, FL 33762. The registration covers interstate operations. The census records the operation classification for PODS Moving & Storage as authorized for hire.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1397252 · Data as of August 13, 2026

How big is PODS Moving & Storage's fleet?

PODS Moving & Storage reports 1,324 power units and 1,100 drivers on its federal registration. Power units count trucks, tractors and other self-powered vehicles the company operates, not trailers. PODS Moving & Storage last updated that federal registration on March 27, 2026, so the counts describe the fleet as filed on that date rather than today.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1397252 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Does PODS Moving & Storage have a federal safety rating?

PODS Moving & Storage has no federal safety rating on its census record. Most interstate carriers have never had a compliance review, and a rating is only assigned after one, so the absence of a rating is not a negative signal about PODS Moving & Storage. It means no rating review has been recorded, and the other federal registration details remain the material check.

Federal source: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1397252 · Data as of August 13, 2026

Is PODS Moving & Storage a carrier, a broker, or both?

PODS Moving & Storage holds both motor carrier authority and property broker authority on its federal licensing record. Carrier authority means PODS Moving & Storage can operate the trucks and crews that perform a move itself. Broker authority means PODS Moving & Storage can also arrange a move that another licensed company performs. On any given job, ask which of the two applies before you sign, because it decides whose crew arrives on moving day and who is liable for your goods. The licensing record for PODS Moving & Storage shows property authority, broker authority, and no household goods authority, no passenger authority.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of September 11, 2026

Is PODS Moving & Storage authorised to move household goods?

PODS Moving & Storage does not hold active household goods authority on its federal licensing record. The licensing file shows authority for PODS Moving & Storage in other categories rather than in household goods. This is a statement about the federal licence only. It does not describe intrastate work, which states license separately, and it does not describe any company that PODS Moving & Storage may work with.

Federal source: FMCSA Carrier All With History licensing file · Data as of September 11, 2026

Information provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

How much can a mover charge above a non-binding estimate?

On an interstate move priced with a non-binding estimate, a mover may require no more than 110% of the estimated charges before it will release your goods at delivery. That cap is set by 49 CFR 375.407, and it applies to the mover you hire regardless of what the final weight turns out to be. Anything owed above that amount is not payable on delivery day: the mover must bill you for it, and you have 30 days from delivery to pay it under 49 CFR 375.407.

Source: 49 CFR 375.407, eCFR

What is a mover liable for if my belongings are damaged?

Every interstate mover must offer released value, the no-extra-charge level of liability set by 49 CFR 375.701. Under released value the mover owes 60 cents per pound per article, so a claim is settled on what a damaged item weighs rather than on what it is worth. A heavy item pays out more than a light expensive one. The alternative is full value protection, which a mover must also offer, costs extra, and settles at repair, replacement, or a cash equivalent. Released value applies by default if you sign nothing else.

Source: 49 CFR 375.701, eCFR

How can I verify PODS Moving & Storage?

Federal record: FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot for USDOT 1397252 · Data as of 2026-08-13 · Last verified 2026-10-01

PODS Moving & Storage in one paragraph

PODS Moving & Storage has been operating since 1998 (about 28 years), runs out of Clearwater, FL, and covers all 50 states. Current FMCSA filing shows USDOT 1397252 and MC MC-530785. The original portable-storage container model. Best value when you need a few weeks between move-out and move-in or want to load at your own pace.

Estimated cost of a move with this carrier

This is an estimated quote range, not a record of prices paid. For a 2-bedroom interstate move, PODS Moving & Storage quotes generally land in the $1,800–$4,500 range, with the midpoint of that estimated range near $3,150. The low end of that range usually applies to off-season runs under 1,000 miles with self-packing; the high end shows up on full-service summer moves over 2,000 miles.

Local hourly pricing through PODS Moving & Storage is not published by the company and we hold no rate card for it. Our national editorial estimate for a two-mover crew and a truck on a local move is $105 to $155 an hour, May 2026, and it is a model figure rather than a quote from this carrier. Ask whether travel time, fuel surcharge, and stair fees sit inside or outside the hourly number, because that is where two apparently identical quotes diverge.

Where this carrier may fit

Flexible-timeline moves and combined move + storage. That is an editorial view of fit, not a measured performance result: we hold no complaint-rate, claims-outcome or satisfaction dataset for PODS Moving & Storage. Three things make any move with this company more predictable, whatever the carrier: an inventory list locked in two or more weeks ahead, a binding not-to-exceed estimate in writing, and a destination ZIP the company services directly rather than through a subcontracted agent.

How to work around the main trade-off

The trade-off summarised at the top of this page is the one that most often costs readers money with PODS Moving & Storage. Two questions defuse it at quote stage: ask for the specific line items that drive the number up on your move profile, and ask whether the crew at your origin is employed directly or subcontracted to a local agent.

Then price the same inventory with one alternative below. A second quote on identical inventory is the only reliable way to tell whether the premium buys you anything on your particular lane.

PODS Moving & Storage vs the competition

CarrierFounded2BR price range
PODS Moving & Storage1998$1,800–$4,500
Allied Van Lines1928$3,200–$7,500
Atlas Van Lines1948$3,000–$7,200

Booking process, step by step

  • Request a quote with a complete inventory list. Online forms are fine for a first pass; a video survey is what makes a binding number stick.
  • Insist on binding-not-to-exceed in writing. Federal rules let a carrier collect up to 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed later; a binding not-to-exceed estimate removes that exposure.
  • Confirm valuation coverage. Released value (the federal default) pays $0.60 per pound. Full-value protection costs more but actually replaces a damaged TV.
  • Confirm pickup and delivery windows. For interstate jobs the delivery window is a range, not a date — plan accordingly.
  • On move day, walk the truck and check the inventory list before signing the Bill of Lading. Note any pre-existing damage on the form.

What this page does and does not say

We publish no numeric score, star rating or ranked order for PODS Moving & Storage, and we recommend no company over another. What this page carries is the federal registration record above and the sourced facts beside it. Read those, then price the same written inventory with one alternative before you sign.

Updated August 2026 Reviewed by Brittany Evans182 company profiles published

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Frequently asked questions

Is PODS Moving & Storage licensed and insured?
PODS Moving & Storage operates under USDOT 1397252 and MC MC-530785. Verify current standing, insurance on file, and household goods authority on safer.fmcsa.dot.gov before signing a contract.
How much does PODS Moving & Storage cost for a 2-bedroom move?
A 2-bedroom interstate move with PODS Moving & Storage is typically estimated at $1,800–$4,500. Final price depends on distance, season, packing services, and access conditions on both ends.
Does PODS Moving & Storage offer binding estimates?
PODS Moving & Storage offers binding-not-to-exceed quotes on request. Always ask for one in writing before move day, especially on interstate jobs.
What services does PODS Moving & Storage include?
PODS Moving & Storage offers long-distance, storage, container/Portable. Confirm which add-ons are bundled into the base quote and which are billed separately.
Where does PODS Moving & Storage operate?
PODS Moving & Storage covers all 50 states and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, where it has been based since 1998.
Who is PODS Moving & Storage best suited to?
PODS Moving & Storage suits flexible-timeline moves and combined move + storage. The main trade-off to plan around: You load and unload yourself — labor is on you unless you book separately through their partners. Compare at least one alternative quote before you sign.

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