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For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Car transporters come in all shapes and sizes. From big auto haulers carrying six 4x4s to individuals with trailers carefully shipping a vintage Jag, the role includes a spectrum of skills and specialties. Some car transporters work within a single state, others will take a car from New York to Chicago twice a week. Nothing
For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
To become a car transporter, you need a valid driver’s license (or a CDL for multi-car haulers over 26,001 lbs), commercial auto insurance, cargo insurance, and a USDOT number with MC operating authority from the FMCSA. The total startup cost ranges from under $1,000 for driveaway transport (where you drive the vehicle yourself) to $50,000+
For Drivers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
You bet! If you want to make money transporting cars, you probably have an idea of how you’d like to work. You have skills, equipment and a schedule, and you don’t mind driving long distances. You’re a stickler for being on time and you know how to treat a vehicle with care. Ringing any bells?
For Drivers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Benjamin Franklin famously noted the trade-off between freedom and safety. Motorcyclists and cyclists know it well. Bikes of all kinds allow their owners the freedom to travel and to experience the thrill of travel. The price of that freedom? You have to know what you’re doing before getting on the saddle. But riding is only
For Drivers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
Everyone knows that a proper loading ramp is indispensable when loading/unloading bikes onto/from a truck bed. Well, maybe not “indispensable”. It’s strongly recommended at best. As previously discussed, you can safely unload a motorcycle without using a ramp. It might take a bit of elbow grease, but it’s perfectly doable. So how do you load
For Drivers » Pet Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
Dog transporters in the United States earn between $8,000 and $10,000 per month as independent operators, according to CitizenShipper’s internal marketplace data. Beginners typically earn less during their first three to six months while building reviews, while veteran drivers with established reputations report gross monthly earnings of $20,000 to $30,000 — translating to over $100,000
Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated May 15, 2026
Ensure safe, cost-effective yacht transport. Learn how to prepare, measure, and choose the right trailer for cross-country yacht shipping.
Boat Shipping » For Drivers · Updated May 06, 2026
The fastest way to find boat transport jobs is to sign up on an online shipping marketplace like CitizenShipper, where owner-operators can browse and bid on boat hauling jobs in real time for free. With nearly 12 million registered boats in the United States and an average boat hauler salary of $58,000 per year (according
For Drivers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
Learn step-by-step instructions on unloading a motorcycle from a trailer. Explore tips for different scenarios including without a ramp.
For Drivers » Pet Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026
The demand for professional pet transporters has been on the rise this year. Lots of self-employed folks are looking to enter the field, with the same questions on everyone’s minds. How much do pet transporters make? How much can I really earn doing this? Well, while the job is not a get-rich-quick scheme, persistence and