For Drivers » Interviews · Updated March 02, 2026
Meet the Team: Richard Obousy
After introducing you to our customer support representatives, we’re switching things up to bring you our founder and CEO, Richard Obousy!
Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026
Driver Interviews: Tobey Collins on COD and USDA
This month’s driver interview introduces Tobey Collins of KRC Pet Transport. A relative newcomer to the business, this 39-year-old Kentuckian has made remarkable progress in just a few short months – he’s already struggling to keep up with the growing demand.
We got in touch with Tobey to learn what’s behind this sudden success. Here’s what he had to say about ball pythons, Cash-on-Delivery payments, and USDA registration.
For Drivers » Interviews · Updated March 02, 2026
Meet the team: Matthew Coleman
Get to know Matthew Coleman, a key member of CitizenShipper’s customer support team, animal lover, and bucket list enthusiast.
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.
Courier Jobs » For Drivers · Updated March 02, 2026
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.