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 » Pet Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
While winter’s still going strong, you might be thinking about relocating your pet. Here’s our collection of pet safety tips for winter weather travel.
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated April 14, 2025
Next up in our ongoing series of staff interviews is Robert Cohen, our onboarding manager. Drivers who’ve signed up recently might recognize this native of Portland, Oregon if they ran into him on the street! Robert’s the man behind the webinars and video calls that familiarize new drivers with the CitizenShipper platform.
For Customers » Pet Health · Updated November 12, 2024
The holiday season is here, and we all know how hectic things get around this time of the year. If celebrating with furry friends, you might want to take precautions to keep them happy and healthy. Here’s just a few words of advice on animal health, holiday hazards, and maintaining pet safety. Be mindful of
Driver Interviews » Interviews · Updated April 14, 2025
This month in Driver Interviews, we bring you Deborah Joffre of P.E.T.S. She runs a family owned and operated transport service out of Kennesaw, Georgia. In over two years with CitizenShipper, she’s racked up literally hundreds of shipments with overwhelmingly positive reviews. We caught up with Deborah a couple of months back to get her
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated April 14, 2025
While planning a vacation with your pets, you may have marveled at the amount of red tape required. It turns out airlines and states impose an incredible amount of health certification requirements. And their end goal? Preventing the spread of disease through pet travel.
Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated April 14, 2025
Next up in our ongoing series of driver interviews, we’d like to introduce you to the kind people of Bailey’s Best Care, a family-owned pet transport outfit based in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated April 14, 2025
This month’s driver interview introduces Tobey Collins of KRC Pet Transport. A relative newcomer to the business, this 39-year-old Kentuckian has made remarkable progress in just a few short months – he’s already struggling to keep up with the growing demand.
We got in touch with Tobey to learn what’s behind this sudden success. Here’s what he had to say about ball pythons, Cash-on-Delivery payments, and USDA registration.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
Few things in life are as stressful as long-distance moves. Here’s what you need to know about moving with pets across the country.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated December 03, 2025
Traveling with pets is a source of stress for many owners, and understandably so. Animals can be like small children – they have specific requirements, but can’t tell you what those are. That’s what leads people to rely on conventional wisdom about pet transportation. These factoids can be based on reality, or they can be
Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated April 14, 2025
Continuing our series of Driver Interviews, we got in touch with Kevin Chadwick of Teacher’s Pet Logistics, a Texas-based shipping outfit. A veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, Kevin has worked as a trucker for a few years after leaving the Army back in 1997. He has since finished college and is now a physics