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 » Pets · Updated November 12, 2024
As any pet owner knows, long road trips can be challenging even if your animal normally enjoys a ride. To make sure that things go as smoothly as possible, you’ll need to plan things well in advance. You might find the preparation process tiresome, but you’ll be glad that you went through it when you
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated November 12, 2024
This is it, then – you’re really doing it, you booked a driver to relocate your precious pet. When transporting your pet with someone you barely know, it’s perfectly normal to experience some separation anxiety. Just try to remember, fear should never be allowed to control your actions. You’ve already made a calm, rational decision
Pets · Updated June 23, 2025
CitizenShipper shows you ways of keeping your pets safe and happy in changing weather
Driver Interviews » For Customers · Updated April 14, 2025
With her background in accountancy, including working for some major companies, Cherisse Lewis took some time to make sure that the numbers all added up before taking the plunge and starting work in pet transportation through CitizenShipper. But she also decided that, rather than go down the road of operating as a sole trader, she
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated June 23, 2025
2018 was a busier year than ever here at CitizenShipper! And now it’s a good time for looking back at the things we’ve helped our loyal and happy customers achieve over the past year. We wanted to spotlight some of the heartwarming stories of pets our dedicated drivers have brought to new homes – temporary
Driver Interviews » Interviews · Updated April 14, 2025
Celia Campbell is a woman on a mission when heading along the highways anywhere from east to west. And in looking to bring people together with their pets, no matter how great the distances separating them, she’s one of the unsung heroes who make CitizenShipper tick.
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated August 01, 2025
While most drivers on the CitizenShipper website transport pets by car, a rising number of flight crew personnel and regular fliers are bidding on long-distance pet delivery jobs as a flight nanny, also known as an air nanny. As they like to call themselves, these “flight nannies” are making good money by flying pets to
For Customers » Pets · Updated November 30, 2024
Learn effective tips to help your pets re-acclimatize and feel at home after vacations. Maintain routines and comfort for a smooth transition.
In The News » Pets · Updated November 12, 2024
As dramatic pictures of the path being taken by Hurricane Florence as it bore down on the southern United States emerged, they put into sharp focus the need for all citizens – and pet-owners in particular – to have a robust plan of pet evacuation in place to ensure their safety. Of course, there’s nothing
Pets · Updated November 12, 2024
Discover top tips to help your shy cat feel comfortable in a new home. Patience, quiet spaces, and gentle encouragement can make all the difference.