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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For Customers » For Drivers · Updated November 12, 2024

Pet safety in transportation for high-risk dog breeds

Not all dogs are created equal – countless breeds exist, some facing more significant health risks than others. From respiratory difficulties to hereditary defects to zoonotic diseases, there’s a vast variety of potential health problems. Many of these can complicate transportation, which is an issue that all companies that transport pets should take into account.

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For Customers » For Drivers · Updated December 19, 2024

Pet Transportation: Animal Safety Tips for Summer 2025

It’s almost that time of the year again – the hot summer months are coming up fast. Pretty soon, we’re going to have to start thinking about keeping our pets cool, at home or on the road. Here are a few words of advice you might want to consider if planning pet transportation this summer.

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Courier Jobs » For Drivers · Updated April 14, 2025

How to Become a Professional Pet Transporter

So you’ve registered as a pet transporter on CitizenShipper, you say? Augmenting your income by driving around and petting dogs, what’s not to like? Congratulations – sounds like you’ve got it all worked out.

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24/7 shipping » Cheap Shipping · Updated June 23, 2025

On-the-Road Lifestyle: The Things Every Driver Should Know

Every working stiff is familiar with the fantasy: You quit your job, cut all ties, get behind the wheel. You let go of your past and turn toward the open road to see what it has to offer. But come on, could you really do something so drastic? How would you go about that? Where

My cat hates travel: how to prepare for cat transportation

For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

My cat hates travel: how to prepare for cat transportation

Many cat parents are well aware of their kitty’s aversion to driving. It could be due to motion sickness or something less overt, but cats often get stressed out by car rides. Fortunately, there are ways to manage this and make cat transportation painless, if not exactly enjoyable. Whether it’s just a ride to the

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For Customers » Pets · Updated November 12, 2024

Pet Transportation: When Is It OK to Sedate Your Pet?

In pet transportation, we deal with considerate, responsible clients. They care for their animals and want to make sure they’re treated right. Some of their most common questions have to do with sedation and shipping. How safe is it to medicate a kitty before transporting her in a crate? Can a sedated dog’s breathing be

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24/7 shipping » For Drivers · Updated November 12, 2024

On-the-Road Lifestyle: How to Relax After a Long Trip

Another long route successfully completed, you’re finally heading home. The stress starts to drain away as you daydream about a warm bath followed by long, restful sleep. But for some reason, you’re still jumpy, still on high alert. Thoughts about scheduling the next drive are crossing your mind already. Why on earth won’t you let

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For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

Cat Shipping: What to Look for in a Driver

Transporting a cat across the country can sometimes feel like… well, like herding cats. Those who’ve faced difficulty driving their feline friends around often choose to rely on cat shipping services instead. But that presents a whole new problem: how do you choose the right kind of person for the job? What assurances can a

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Cheap Shipping » For Customers · Updated November 12, 2024

Transportation Service Tips: How to Choose a Driver

It seems like online marketplaces and auction sites offering transportation services are a dime a dozen these days. Each comes with its own quirks, and each set of rules takes some getting used to. If you’ve ever posted a shipment listing along one of CitizenShipper’s more popular routes, you might’ve felt overwhelmed by the number

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Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated November 12, 2024

Boat Shipping: Tips and Tricks on Transporting Boats

  There are almost 12 million recreational boating vessels registered in the USA, and about 4 million boat owners go sailing at least once per year. If you’re among those happy few, odds are you’ve faced issues pertaining to boat shipping already. If you’re uncertain how to go about your transportation needs, and you want