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.
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 November 12, 2024
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
Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated November 30, 2024
The boating season is still in full swing, but sooner or later owners will start thinking about winter storage. With that in mind, we bring you advice on getting your boat where it needs to be, safe and sound. Here’s half a dozen easy tips on boat shipping solutions. DO prepare your boat for transport
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated November 12, 2024
Summer heat is still going strong, so let’s talk about a condition that many pets must deal with around this time of the year. Heatstroke in animals is a health hazard that we’ve touched on before. This time we’ll look into the causes of this overheating, with an emphasis on preventative measures.
Courier Jobs » Driver Interviews · Updated April 14, 2025
In years past, we’ve published a number of driver interviews on this blog. As the community keeps growing, we’re looking to make this a more regular feature. We’d like each transporter to be able to share their first-hand experience, good or bad, with everyone involved. This month, we spoke with Kristy Kokolakis of Open Road