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 → Greenville, SC · Long-distance move
About 1,194 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 320 in Greenville.
The route from Abilene, TX to Greenville, SC covers roughly 1,194 miles by road, a east-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 $4,930 to $7,330 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 21 h 17 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 320 around Greenville (197 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 Greenville.
Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Greenville about 73,000. Greenville is the denser city (2,351 people per square mile versus 1,173 in Abilene), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that South Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,600 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,010 | $7,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,880 | $9,610 | $11,720 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,840 | $13,210 | $16,120 |
$1,680–$2,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,090–$3,070
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,930–$7,330
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Abilene, TX → Greenville, SC. 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: Smith Dray Line & Storage Company INC
Legal name: Upward Endeavors, LLC
Legal name: Upward Endeavors LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,330 for a two-bedroom, $7,880 to $11,720 for a three-bedroom and $10,840 to $16,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,194 road miles (1,012 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 South Carolina 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 $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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–Greenville corridor.