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.
Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Yes. Like most pets, it is perfectly legal to transport dogs. Key requirements for the legal shipping of dogs are vaccinations, a valid passport, and a non-encrypted microchip. Before booking transit for your furry friend, you should check the legal requirements of your destination. These can vary from country to country and from state to
For Breeders » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
Moving house with pets or children in tow can be quite a challenge. Anyone who’s done it has learned things along the way — things they wish they’d known ahead of time. You might be coming into this unprepared and idly wondering, how do you complete a long distance move with dogs? Or you might
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
If you’ve traveled abroad with pets before, you probably know how much of a hassle it can be. The standard of service may not be what you or your cat are used to. At different destinations, different regulations apply. Fees stack upon fees until you end up paying far more than you’d expected. Speaking of
For Drivers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Learn step-by-step instructions on unloading a motorcycle from a trailer. Explore tips for different scenarios including without a ramp.
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 04, 2026
So you’ve got your dirt bike out front ready to go, but the track’s too far to ride it there. You were hoping to just load it into a truck, but your pickup isn’t available. You look at the wife’s sedan just sitting there, and think: Could I do it? What would she say?
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
So you’ve got a bike all ready to move, and the trailer’s all set up. But what’s that? Not a wheel chock in sight! Not one that’ll fit, anyway! Whether an owner or a transporter, you may have found yourself in this sort of situation before. So then what? Call the whole thing off? Or
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
When working in pet transportation, it’s easy to forget that this field is kind of exotic to most people. We get all sorts of questions from would-be shippers, some dealing with very basic topics. And in this category, “can you send a puppy through the mail” ranks surprisingly high. The short answer would be “no
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Every year, we gather data from professional transporters and their customers about the pet products they’ve been using. There’s always one or two surprises, but what we’re really looking for is the reasoning behind every choice they’ve made. With that in mind, here’s our overview of this year’s best cat carriers for when you need
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Moving abroad can be both exciting and stressful. On the one hand, you’re finally getting to experience a new culture, learn a language, or have some much-needed adventure. But on the other hand, you have to consider all the details of moving, including international pet shipping.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Shipping puppies is perhaps the most challenging task in pet transportation. (It’s right up there with moving pets suffering from serious health conditions.) Is it okay shipping a puppy before it’s of a certain age? Definitely not. But even past the age limit, young dogs with underdeveloped immune systems can be exceptionally vulnerable to illness.