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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heavy equipment shipping · Updated April 14, 2025

5 Tips for Moving a Pool Table

Moving a pool table by yourself has this advantage: Nothing will seem that difficult again. Climb Mount Everest? Sure, let me get my boots. Fight a bear? Why not, I’m free. Maneuver an aircraft carrier into New York Harbour? You seem to forget I once moved a pool table. It isn’t easy, but it isn’t

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For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

How to Unload a Bike Off of a Pickup Truck | Citizenshipper

For advice on loading your motorcycle onto a pickup truck, take a look at our sister guide. Getting your bike onto a pickup truck is only half the battle. There’s another, equally vital step between you and the saddle, and that’s safely unloading your bike from the back of your truck. Two-wheel enthusiasts have a tendency

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Freight Shipping · Updated February 04, 2025

4 Types of Freight Transportation | Citizenshipper

Freight transportation is one of the most lucrative industries in the world. Enormous wealth and industry are devoted to moving vast amounts of goods in the shortest possible time. The right mode of freight transportation can make or break a business or manufacturer, and millions of dollars go into improving each mode every year.

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Freight Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

What weight is considered freight? | Citizenshipper

It can be hard to know for sure if what you’re shipping is freight. It can seem subjective whether a package is a parcel or freight but there are certain guidelines to let you know the difference. A key indicator is whether you’re shipping an item or items. Most individual packages you can ship by

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Apartment Moves » For Customers · Updated November 30, 2024

How to save money when using a moving company? | Citizenshipper

Moving costs are one of the unfortunate burdens of the moving process. Costs are typically related to weight and volume of belongings as well as distance. However, certain quirks in the way moving companies quote for jobs can mean relocating to the other side of town may result in the same charge as moving from

How to tie down a dirt bike? | Citizenshipper

For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

How to tie down a dirt bike? | Citizenshipper

Whether you’re taking your dirt bike to the mountains or to a garage, it needs to be secure. No point arriving at a Motocross park to discover your Yamaha YZ250 has been damaged by the journey – or worse, fell off along the way. Knowing how to tie down your dirt bike is as important

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For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 11, 2024

How to Make a Motorcycle Pallet | CitizenShipper

When shipping your motorcycle, you might have several container options available. From the bare-bones chock-on-trailer setup, you can go all the way to the full commercial enclosed crate shipping. But if you choose the DIY approach, a simple shipping pallet might be the most appropriate option.

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For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

How much is insurance for a car hauler? | Citizenshipper

In the broader transportation business, car hauling is a somewhat narrow niche. It’s not easy to get into, but once you’ve got your foot in the door, it gets pretty lucrative. The growing demand lets you make up the initial investment quickly and build on from there. If you’re just starting out as an independent

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For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

How do you carry a motorcycle in a car? | Citizenshipper

There are plenty of reasons why you might need to transport a motorcycle by means other than riding it. Perhaps it’s broken down or run out of fuel. Perhaps it’s being taken to a racing track or off-road trail, and you want to arrive without wear and tear for best performance. Perhaps it’s classic or

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For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions About Car Hauling | Citizenshipper

The demand for well-paying jobs with a low barrier of entry has been on the rise. People of all ages regularly look into car hauling as a career choice. It seems simple enough at first sight, doesn’t it? You transport someone else’s vehicle – you get paid by the mile! But there’s quite a bit