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 → Moreno Valley, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,196 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,700–$8,480, delivery in 3–7 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 861 in Moreno Valley.
Moving from Abilene to Moreno Valley is a long-distance move of roughly 1,196 road miles, heading west from Texas to California.
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 $5,700 to $8,480 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 19 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 861 around Moreno Valley (478 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 Moreno Valley.
Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Moreno Valley about 214,263. Moreno Valley is the denser city (4,067 people per square mile versus 1,173 in Abilene), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $2,280 | $2,780 | $3,390 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,420 | $4,170 | $5,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,700 | $6,950 | $8,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,110 | $11,120 | $13,560 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,530 | $15,280 | $18,650 |
$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.
$5,700–$8,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Abilene, TX → Moreno Valley, CA. 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 $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,090 for a one-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,480 for a two-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,560 for a three-bedroom and $12,530 to $18,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,196 road miles (1,014 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 19 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 California 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–Moreno Valley corridor.