Central Tejas Express LLC
- USDOT
- 2481494
- MC
- 925578
- Based in
- Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 16 trucks, 16 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Waco, TX → Abilene, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 191 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,220–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 121 carriers on the Waco side and 44 in Abilene.
Abilene sits about 191 miles northwest of Waco, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,220 to $3,310 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.
On the Waco side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 44 around Abilene (14 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 Abilene.
Waco has a population of about 147,788 and Abilene about 131,588. Waco is considerably denser (1,561 people per square mile versus 1,173), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,330 | $1,630 | $1,980 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,220 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,890 | $5,960 | $7,270 |
$350–$490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,190–$1,750
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,220–$3,310
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Waco, TX → Abilene, 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 $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,330 to $1,980 for a one-bedroom, $2,220 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,290 for a three-bedroom and $4,890 to $7,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 191 road miles (162 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h.
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 Waco and Abilene 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 $350 to $490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,190 to $1,750. 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 Waco–Abilene corridor.