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.
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 11, 2024
We’ve previously discussed various motorcycle loading procedures. But those were edge cases, explaining how you could load a motorbike without wheel chocks or ramps. This time, instead of focusing on those rare situations, we’re covering the topic broader and deeper. Here’s how to load a motorcycle into a truck, period. Hopefully, you’ll find this step-by-step
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated August 06, 2025
Demand for motorcycle shipping in America has more than doubled this decade. The number of registered motorcycles in the US approaches 10 million and the number of motorcycle shipping companies has increased at a similar rate to respond to the growing market. But what are the best motorcycle shipping companies?
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
If you need to transport your car between states, chances are you’re either on vacation or moving house. If it’s the former, you probably planning to drive. If it’s the latter, it might make more sense to ship your belongings and take a plane, rather than carrying a home’s worth of clothes and furniture in
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 11, 2024
So you’re arranging motorcycle transportation and you’ve decided to play it safe — it’s enclosed shipping all the way. Sadly, that’s not the last of the choices you’ll need to make. Do you go with a wooden crate or a steel one? Maybe save some money by using just a basic pallet? But how much
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
Car transportation is big business, and demand is fierce. That means most modes of transportation can be converted to carry cars: train carriages, freight containers, trucks, trailers, boats and even planes. Each type is specialised to achieve a certain sort of overseas car shipping: long distance, weather resistant, for delicate vehicles, multiple vehicles or for
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 11, 2024
Most vehicle haulers using the CitizenShipper platform offer door-to-door delivery as the default option. However, you might occasionally run into one offering terminal-to-terminal shipping instead. If you’re unsure of what the word terminal means in this context, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a brief rundown of how this type of transport usually works. What do
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
There are lots of reasons why you might need to ship your car. Relocating for work, selling to a dealership, vacationing, or moving to a military base are just a few. The carriers on CitizenShipper transport cars for all these reasons and more, and a common question they hear from customers is how to prepare
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
Learn if insurance is necessary to ship a car and what coverage you should consider for worry-free vehicle transport. Get expert advice.
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
Take two Ford Explorers. Drive one 10,000 miles with a family in the backseat and leave the other unused in a garage. The result? Two entirely different cars with entirely different needs when you need to transport them from A to B. Then there’s distance. How far does your car need to go? Between towns,
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated April 29, 2025
When you’re deciding between car shipping options, price is one of the most important factors to consider. The cost of transporting your vehicle can be significant, which is why many consumers look for the cheapest way to ship a car.