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 » Freight Shipping · Updated February 05, 2025
The transportation industry sometimes seems to have a knack for needlessly complicating things. We come up with terms that confuse the customers, then cling onto them thinking it makes us sound official and serious. One such term is residential freight delivery. You may have seen it abbreviated as RFD on shipping sites, and wondered what
For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
You bet! If you want to make money transporting cars, you probably have an idea of how you’d like to work. You have skills, equipment and a schedule, and you don’t mind driving long distances. You’re a stickler for being on time and you know how to treat a vehicle with care. Ringing any bells?
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
People hire independent transporters for all sorts of stuff, in a variety of circumstances. When moving house, you need people to haul all your stuff to your new digs. When an airline won’t let your dog board a plane, you book a driver instead. But when it comes to shipping vehicles, well, you might be
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
There are countless ways of getting a car to its destination. From the most obvious one, such as simply driving it there in person… To the more exotic ones such as air-dropping a humvee from a plane or launching a roadster into orbit. But let’s focus on the more mundane ways of moving cars, shall
Vehicle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
Yes. Car shipping is extremely safe. Around 17 million new cars are sold in the US each year. That means 17 million cars need to be shipped to dealerships each year, either within the US or from overseas. Car shipping is big business, with great care taken and numerous regulations imposed to ensure all of
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
Tens of millions of cars are transported across the U.S. every year, so car haulers have a pretty established costing system when they offer quotes. Car haulers are always in demand since there are plenty of reasons why people choose to ship a car. A few of those reasons are: Luxury or vintage vehicles to
Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated April 14, 2025
Learn how to safely ship powerboats, canoes, and more. Get tips on selecting drivers, securing your craft, special requirements, and navigating regulations.
Pet Shipping · Updated June 30, 2025
We recently wrote about purchasing the right carrier when transporting your cat. Before that, we offered advice on the best GPS pet trackers available in the market today. Continuing in the same fashion, here’s our selection of the best cat backpacks as we get ready for the summer of 2025. But first, a few words
Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
This article is for motorbike owners who already own a trailer or are looking to buy one and want to know if they are easy to use. If you don’t have a trailer, or if you don’t plan to move your motorcycle on a regular basis, a reliable shipping service may be more suitable.
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 11, 2024
When transporting motorcycles, you might occasionally need to load two bikes onto one trailer or truck bed. This isn’t too difficult to do, assuming there’s enough room. But how stable will those bikes be, stacked so close together? Are there any special precautions you could take?