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 → Sherman, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 233 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,370–$3,530, delivery in 1–2 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 41 in Sherman.
Moving from Abilene to Sherman is a regional long-distance move of roughly 233 road miles, heading northeast within Texas.
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 $2,370 to $3,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 43 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 41 around Sherman (22 interstate). For an in-state 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 Sherman.
Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Sherman about 50,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,173 and 940 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,370 | $2,890 | $3,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,790 | $4,630 | $5,640 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,220 | $6,360 | $7,760 |
$390–$550
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,230–$1,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,370–$3,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Abilene, TX → Sherman, TX. 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: Ezway Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: Meshel (shelly) Lewis
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,420 to $2,120 for a one-bedroom, $2,370 to $3,530 for a two-bedroom, $3,790 to $5,640 for a three-bedroom and $5,220 to $7,760 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 233 road miles (198 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 43 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Abilene and Sherman are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $390 to $550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,810. 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–Sherman corridor.