I used a pod 3 years ago from Marblehead, MA. For long distance moves they have a 16 foot pod with tiedowns available every 4 feet. I loaded and unloaded the POD myself. I packed the first 4 foot section floor to ceiling and then used a mattress at the first 4 foot tiedown and did the same each 4 feet. Nothing could move or shift. They even had poles for hanging clothes.
If you rent a truck and are loading and unloading yourself you will have to do both a basically a day. Think of the extra lifting involved.
They do have a 12 foot POD available for local moves.
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