Arim Forwarding INC
- USDOT
- 278906
- Based in
- Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1986
Abilene, TX → Cheyenne, WY · Long-distance move
About 780 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,000–$5,940, delivery in 2–5 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 31 in Cheyenne.
The route from Abilene, TX to Cheyenne, WY covers roughly 780 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,000 to $5,940 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 14 h 9 min.
On the Abilene side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Cheyenne (23 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 Cheyenne.
Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Cheyenne about 66,000. Cheyenne is the denser city (1,792 people per square mile versus 1,173 in Abilene), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,600 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,920 | $3,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,000 | $4,870 | $5,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,390 | $7,800 | $9,510 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,790 | $10,720 | $13,080 |
$1,100–$1,550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,720–$2,520
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,000–$5,940
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Abilene, TX → Cheyenne, WY. 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: Johnson Storage & Moving Company
Legal name: M & S Logistics LLC
Legal name: Jr Moves LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,570 for a one-bedroom, $4,000 to $5,940 for a two-bedroom, $6,390 to $9,510 for a three-bedroom and $8,790 to $13,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 780 road miles (661 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 9 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Texas into Wyoming 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 $1,100 to $1,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,520. 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 Abilene–Cheyenne corridor.