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 → Monroe, LA · Long-distance move
About 527 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,290–$4,900, delivery in 2–5 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 49 in Monroe.
Moving from Abilene to Monroe is a long-distance move of roughly 527 road miles, heading east from Texas to Louisiana.
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 $3,290 to $4,900 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 9 h 47 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 49 around Monroe (26 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 Monroe.
Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Monroe about 46,000. Monroe is the denser city (1,604 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 Louisiana 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 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,960 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,410 | $2,940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,020 | $4,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,270 | $6,430 | $7,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,250 | $8,840 | $10,780 |
$840–$1,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,490–$2,190
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,290–$4,900
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Abilene, TX → Monroe, LA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,320 to $1,960 for a studio, $1,980 to $2,940 for a one-bedroom, $3,290 to $4,900 for a two-bedroom, $5,270 to $7,840 for a three-bedroom and $7,250 to $10,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 527 road miles (446 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 47 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 Louisiana 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 $840 to $1,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,490 to $2,190. 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–Monroe corridor.