Tag: Old Blog Posts (Before 100+ Project)

Driver Interviews » For Drivers · Updated March 19, 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 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 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.

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 19, 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 teacher

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 19, 2026

Open Road Hauling Success Story: How Kristy Built a 5-Star Pet Transport Business

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.

For Customers » Motorbikes · Updated March 02, 2026

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,

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.