Welcome to CitizenShipper’s blog, where we provide helpful content for customers using our shipping marketplace. Whether you’re new to CitizenShipper or a returning customer, our articles explain how our platform works and highlight the benefits of using our service for your shipping needs.

CitizenShipper is a shipping marketplace connecting drivers with customers who need to transport hard-to-ship items such as pets, motorcycles, cars, boats, and freight. Our platform enables drivers to compete against each other, resulting in cost savings for our customers.

Our platform is ideal for customers who need to ship items locally or long-distance. All of our drivers undergo pre-screening and verification, giving you peace of mind that your items are in safe hands. We also provide feedback from previous customers to help you choose the right driver for your needs.

To get started, simply post your shipping request for free and receive bids from our verified drivers within minutes. You’ll be able to compare prices and find the best deal. With CitizenShipper, you can enjoy safe and stress-free shipping.

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For Customers » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026

Parvovirus in dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

It’s early 2020, and the coronavirus is all over the news — you just can’t avoid it. With the world anxious about affliction, let’s use the opportunity to talk about one that threatens pets. The canine parvovirus (CPV) afflicts mainly young dogs and can be deadly if left untreated.

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For Drivers » Motorbikes · Updated March 02, 2026

Transporting Motorcycles: A Beginner’s Guide

The idea of transporting a motorcycle may seem intimidating at first, but motorcycles are actually among the easiest items to ship, requiring inexpensive equipment and no more than a single transporter.

A man walking his cat in the winter weather.

For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026

Winter Weather Travel and Pet Safety Tips

While winter’s still going strong, you might be thinking about relocating your pet. Here’s our collection of pet safety tips for winter weather travel.

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For Customers » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026

Meet the Team: Robert Cohen

Next up in our ongoing series of staff interviews is Robert Cohen, our onboarding manager. Drivers who’ve signed up recently might recognize this native of Portland, Oregon if they ran into him on the street! Robert’s the man behind the webinars and video calls that familiarize new drivers with the CitizenShipper platform.

Pet transportation experience: Dogs playing in a car cage.

Driver Interviews » Interviews · Updated March 19, 2026

Driver Interviews: Deborah Joffre’s Family Business

This month in Driver Interviews, we bring you Deborah Joffre of P.E.T.S. She runs a family owned and operated transport service out of Kennesaw, Georgia. In over two years with CitizenShipper, she’s racked up literally hundreds of shipments with overwhelmingly positive reviews.

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For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026

Health Certification Requirements for Pet Travel

While planning a vacation with your pets, you may have marveled at the amount of red tape required. It turns out airlines and states impose an incredible amount of health certification requirements. And their end goal? Preventing the spread of disease through pet travel.

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Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated March 19, 2026

Driver Interviews: Shaun Bailey’s Best Care

Next up in our ongoing series of driver interviews, we’d like to introduce you to the kind people of Bailey’s Best Care, a family-owned pet transport outfit based in Clarksville, Arkansas.

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Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated March 19, 2026

Driver Interviews: Tobey Collins on COD and USDA

This month’s driver interview introduces Tobey Collins of KRC Pet Transport. A relative newcomer to the business, this 39-year-old Kentuckian has made remarkable progress in just a few short months – he’s already struggling to keep up with the growing demand.

We got in touch with Tobey to learn what’s behind this sudden success. Here’s what he had to say about ball pythons, Cash-on-Delivery payments, and USDA registration.