Bi-Lo Wholesale INC
- USDOT
- 1694488
- MC
- 1243420
- Based in
- Denison, TX 75020 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 12 trucks, 12 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2007
Sherman, TX → New Orleans, LA · Long-distance move
About 547 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,340–$4,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 41 carriers on the Sherman side and 227 in New Orleans.
Moving from Sherman to New Orleans is a long-distance move of roughly 547 road miles, heading southeast 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 $3,340 to $4,970 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 10 h 8 min.
On the Sherman side there are 41 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 227 around New Orleans (125 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 New Orleans.
Sherman has a population of about 50,000 and New Orleans about 362,154. New Orleans is the denser city (2,265 people per square mile versus 940 in Sherman), 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 | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,450 | $2,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,340 | $4,080 | $4,970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,350 | $8,970 | $10,940 |
$860–$1,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,510–$2,220
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,340–$4,970
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sherman, TX → New Orleans, 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.
Legal name: Ezway Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: Meshel (shelly) Lewis
Legal name: Transportation Consultants INC
Legal name: Genius Trucking LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,000 to $2,980 for a one-bedroom, $3,340 to $4,970 for a two-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,950 for a three-bedroom and $7,350 to $10,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 547 road miles (464 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 8 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 $860 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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 Sherman–New Orleans corridor.