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 Drivers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
Benjamin Franklin famously noted the trade-off between freedom and safety. Motorcyclists and cyclists know it well. Bikes of all kinds allow their owners the freedom to travel and to experience the thrill of travel. The price of that freedom? You have to know what you’re doing before getting on the saddle. But riding is only
For Drivers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
Everyone knows that a proper loading ramp is indispensable when loading/unloading bikes onto/from a truck bed. Well, maybe not “indispensable”. It’s strongly recommended at best. As previously discussed, you can safely unload a motorcycle without using a ramp. It might take a bit of elbow grease, but it’s perfectly doable. So how do you load
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated November 11, 2024
Ah, the open road. The rubber on the blacktop, speed and adventure, there’s nothing quite like it. But before you can get all Springsteen, you might have to ship your bike somewhere first. And that involves fees and equipment and preparation, which can blunt the thrill of even the most mettlesome biker.
For Drivers » Pet Shipping · Updated June 30, 2025
With the gig economy being what it is, more and more people are looking into pet transportation jobs. We get many driver-curious people asking questions every month, and potential earnings interest them the most. How much money is there in this racket anyway? The odds are that question has brought you to this article too!
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated June 30, 2025
Put simply, they do not. According to their service guide document, FedEx will not accept household pets — no cats, dogs, birds, or hamsters. Note that FedEx Express does occasionally ship livestock, fish, or zoo animals. However, these are rare exceptions arranged on a case-by-case basis. As part of their regular service, no live animals
Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated June 30, 2025
Ensure safe, cost-effective yacht transport. Learn how to prepare, measure, and choose the right trailer for cross-country yacht shipping.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated August 11, 2025
It’s estimated by the United States Department of Transportation that two million domestic animals travel on commercial flights each year. That pet transportation figure amounts to about 6% of all pets that live in the United States. Dogs account for the majority of pets that fly commercially, while cats make up only 22% of jet-setting
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated June 30, 2025
For most people looking to transport their dog long-distance, air travel is the only option they’ll ever consider. If you haven’t had much experience with pet transportation services, you’re probably in this boat too. I mean, what other options could there be? How can you ground-ship a dog if the destination is halfway across the
Pet Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
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 April 14, 2025
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