For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Moving with pets across the country: tips and tricks
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 March 02, 2026
Seven Myths About Pet Transportation
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 March 02, 2026
Driver Interviews: Former Screaming Eagle Kevin Chadwick Traverses 48 states in 40 days
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
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026
Recognizing and Preventing Heatstroke in Animals
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 March 02, 2026
Driver Interviews: Kristy K’s Success Story
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
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026
Pet Safety Alert for Drivers: Keep it Cool During the Summer
We’ve previously covered the topic of pet summer safety in transportation, but usually from the owner’s perspective. Here, we wanted to try something different — raising transporter awareness of just how important it is to be extra cautious during the hottest months of the year.
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026
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.
For Customers » For Drivers · Updated December 19, 2025
Pet Transportation: Animal Safety Tips for Summer 2026
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.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
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
For Customers » Pets · Updated March 02, 2026
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