A man with a boat providing assistance to a tow truck in scorching temperatures, preventing potential heatstroke in animals.

Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated November 30, 2024

Boat shipping do’s and don’ts for this summer

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

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For Drivers » Interviews · Updated November 12, 2024

Meet the team: Jennifer Buchanan

A mother, manager and a huge animal lover – the first blog in our series features an interview with Jennifer Buchanan, our longest present team member in charge of keeping all of our customers and transporters satisfied.

An illustration of a car in front of a supermarket highlighting the risks of heatstroke in animals.

For Customers » For Drivers · Updated November 12, 2024

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.

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Courier Jobs » Driver Interviews · Updated April 14, 2025

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

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For Customers » heavy equipment shipping · Updated November 12, 2024

Shipping heavy machinery: tips and tricks

  While shipping heavy machinery is often a complicated and time-consuming process, it does not need to be. By following a few simple guidelines, you can assure safe transportation and keep the costs down at the same time. Here’s a list of things you need to consider before shipping your tractors, dozers, or other heavy

A white SUV, marked with a CitizenShipper decal, is parked in a lot towing a motorcycle on a small trailer. A woman stands behind the trailer, holding her phone. Semi-trucks and a Driver of the Month banner are visible in the background.

For Customers » Motorbikes · Updated June 23, 2025

Motorcycle shipping tips: get your bike ready for transport

When shipping a motorcycle across the country, you’re faced with a choice. You could put all your faith in the transporter you’ve chosen and trust them to take care of everything. Or you could handle every last detail personally, prepping the bike fully before you even find a transporter. Assuming you opt for the latter,

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For Customers » For Drivers · Updated November 12, 2024

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.

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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.