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.
Cheap Shipping » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
It seems like online marketplaces and auction sites offering transportation services are a dime a dozen these days. Each comes with its own quirks, and each set of rules takes some getting used to. If you’ve ever posted a shipment listing along one of CitizenShipper’s more popular routes, you might’ve felt overwhelmed by the number
Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
There are almost 12 million recreational boating vessels registered in the USA, and about 4 million boat owners go sailing at least once per year. If you’re among those happy few, odds are you’ve faced issues pertaining to boat shipping already. If you’re uncertain how to go about your transportation needs, and you want
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
This is it, then – you’re really doing it, you booked a driver to relocate your precious pet. When transporting your pet with someone you barely know, it’s perfectly normal to experience some separation anxiety. Just try to remember, fear should never be allowed to control your actions. You’ve already made a calm, rational decision
Driver Interviews » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
With her background in accountancy, including working for some major companies, Cherisse Lewis took some time to make sure that the numbers all added up before taking the plunge and starting work in pet transportation through CitizenShipper. But she also decided that, rather than go down the road of operating as a sole trader, she
Driver Interviews » Interviews · Updated March 02, 2026
Celia Campbell is a woman on a mission when heading along the highways anywhere from east to west. And in looking to bring people together with their pets, no matter how great the distances separating them, she’s one of the unsung heroes who make CitizenShipper tick.
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated March 05, 2026
While most drivers on the CitizenShipper website transport pets by car, a growing number of flight crew personnel and regular fliers are bidding on long-distance pet delivery jobs as flight nannies, also known as air nannies. As they like to call themselves, these “flight nannies” are making good money by flying pets to their destinations.
For Customers » Pets · Updated March 02, 2026
Learn effective tips to help your pets re-acclimatize and feel at home after vacations. Maintain routines and comfort for a smooth transition.
In The News » Pets · Updated March 02, 2026
As dramatic pictures of the path being taken by Hurricane Florence as it bore down on the southern United States emerged, they put into sharp focus the need for all citizens – and pet-owners in particular – to have a robust plan of pet evacuation in place to ensure their safety. Of course, there’s nothing
Pets · Updated March 02, 2026
Dogs get stressed for all kinds of reasons, just like we humans. And although we hate to admit it, and we know how hard the animal-loving drivers who work alongside us try, one of the major causes of this stress is travel. Our canine companions can also pick up on our own stress, and so
Pets · Updated March 02, 2026
Explore the benefits of hiring pet transportation for hunting dogs. Ensure they travel in comfort without the need for extensive gear. Learn more!