Blue Ox Moving Company
Legal name: Jake Sobieck INC
- USDOT
- 3426527
- MC
- 1167990
- Based in
- Bemidji, MN 56601 (3 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 5 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Bemidji, MN → Sherman, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,135 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,980–$7,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 27 carriers on the Bemidji side and 41 in Sherman.
Moving from Bemidji to Sherman is a long-distance move of roughly 1,135 road miles, heading south from Minnesota to 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 $4,980 to $7,410 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 20 h 16 min.
On the Bemidji side there are 27 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 of them authorized for interstate work), and 41 around Sherman (22 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 Sherman.
Bemidji has a population of about 15,000 and Sherman about 50,000. The two cities have comparable density (914 and 940 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,990 | $2,430 | $2,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,990 | $3,650 | $4,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,980 | $6,080 | $7,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,970 | $9,720 | $11,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,960 | $13,370 | $16,310 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,980–$7,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bemidji, MN → 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,990 to $2,970 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a two-bedroom, $7,970 to $11,860 for a three-bedroom and $10,960 to $16,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,135 road miles (962 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 16 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 Minnesota into Texas 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 $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Bemidji–Sherman corridor.