PODS Moving & Storage Review
Looking to hire PODS Moving & Storage? See our detailed 11-point review based on our independent analysis of PODS Moving & Storage, 77 other Tampa moving companies, and 1,547 moving companies in Florida.
Key Takeaways:
- Overall rating: 5.01 out of 10
- Highest 11-point rating category: Friendliness
- Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions
About
PODS Moving & Storage, previously known as Portable on Demand Storage, revolutionized the moving and storage industry in 1998 with the introduction of portable storage containers. For nearly 25 years, the company, based in the US, has been servicing different parts of the world including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom through its over 245 storage center locations. The company offers flexibility by providing moving and storage services on customers' unique schedules and needs. PODS gives customers control over their moving process, offers multiple container sizes, provides packing supplies, help in connecting with local labor providers, and even car shipping. Their services extend to both residential and commercial domains. They have a dedicated team that's geared towards delivering full, personalized support. As a key player in the Tampa, FL moving services landscape, PODS was recognized by Move.org as 2023's best moving and storage container company.
Our Research
11 Point Rating
| Metric | Score Out of 10 | vs Nationwide Comparison between PODS Moving & Storage & the average of all
moving companies nationwide | Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10) | Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6) | Positive Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 5.59 | ↓ -32.6% | 29 | 33 | 46.8% | |
| Punctuality | 5.06 | ↓ -36.6% | 10 | 17 | 37.0% | |
| Affordability | 5.38 | ↓ -29.0% | 8 | 11 | 42.1% | |
| Communication | 4.39 | ↓ -40.9% | 18 | 37 | 32.7% | |
| Stick to Prices | 3.14 | ↓ -47.4% | 3 | 14 | 17.6% | |
| Speed | 4.47 | ↓ -47.1% | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | |
| Friendliness | 7.82 | ↓ -10.4% | 19 | 6 | 76.0% | |
| Will Hire Again | 4.86 | ↓ -39.6% | 30 | 46 | 39.5% | |
| Professionalism | 5.62 | ↓ -31.3% | 12 | 16 | 42.9% | |
| Conflict Handling | 1.99 | ↓ -51.2% | 2 | 20 | 9.1% | |
| Precision & Care | 6.81 | ↓ -14.0% | 3 | 2 | 60.0% |
Recent PODS Moving & Storage Reviews
Quality - 5.59/10
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
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Punctuality - 5.06/10
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
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Affordability - 5.38/10
How affordable was the moving service?
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Communication - 4.39/10
Was the office staff quick to respond to questions prior to moving day? Did the moving crew notify you on the day of move regarding any changes to the original schedule? If there were any issues to resolve after moving day, was an office manager quick to respond and address problems encountered?
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Stick to Prices - 3.14/10
Was a lowball quote provided to earn business only to see the final moving day price increase substantially?
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Speed - 4.47/10
Did the movers seem to take their precious time in an attempt to increase the overall cost of the move? Remember, moving is HARD work and some breaks should be expected!
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Friendliness - 7.82/10
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly to be around on moving day?
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Will Hire Again - 4.86/10
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again for their next move.
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Professionalism - 5.62/10
Did the moving crew behave in a professional manner on moving day?
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Conflict Handling - 1.99/10
Accidents can and will likely happen at some point on moving day. How a moving company responds to these accidents can say a lot about the company.
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Precision & Care - 6.81/10
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get scuffed, broken, or lost?
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Additional Details
Moving Services Offered by PODS Moving & Storage
- Local Moving
- Long-Distance Moving
- Storage Services
- Storage On-Site
- Store at Our Facilities
- Packing & Loading Assistance
- Moving Supplies
- Car Shipping
- Moving and storage supplies
- Packing and loading support
Licenses
State & federal license information
USDOT Interstate License
Status: Authorized for Interstate Moves (last checked 6/29/25)- USDOT: 1397252
- MC: FF-5685 530785
- ENTITY TYPE: Carrier/Broker
1,319
Registered Trucks, Tractors, or Vans
1,100
Registered Drivers
4/08/25
Most Recent USDOT Update
26,000,000
Annual Interstate Miles (2024)
Detailed Customer Insights
Based on our analysis of PODS Moving & Storage's customer reviews:
10 days
Interstate Move Duration
based on 5 reviews
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Contact PODS Moving & Storage
- 1871 Massaro Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33619
- (877) 770-7637
- https://www.pods.com/locations/united-states/florida/tampa-bay
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We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Florida.
Rating Methodology
Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Florida:
Our original review-based ranking algorithm
We started with a total of 1,547 companies that offer moving services in the Florida area.
From these 1,547 companies, we analyzed a total of 282,675 reviews dating all the way back to May 2007.
We also reviewed a total of 418 state and federal moving licenses from these 1,547 companies and 5,020 different 3rd party review and social profiles.
Each of the ~282,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria
This gave us a total of 702,342 data points to compute individual company scores.
Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 131,844 Tampa moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.
Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer.
The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown
Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Florida moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.
Quality
Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.
Punctuality
Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?
Affordability
How affordable was the moving service?
Communication
Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.
Stick to Prices
Was the final price consistent with the original quote?
Speed
Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.
Friendliness
Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?
Will Hire Again
How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.
Professionalism
Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?
Conflict Handling
How well the company responds to accidents and issues.
Precision & Care
Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?
