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For Customers » Freight Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
The transportation industry sometimes seems to have a knack for needlessly complicating things. We come up with terms that confuse the customers, then cling onto them thinking it makes us sound official and serious. One such term is residential freight delivery. You may have seen it abbreviated as RFD on shipping sites, and wondered what
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
People hire independent transporters for all sorts of stuff, in a variety of circumstances. When moving house, you need people to haul all your stuff to your new digs. When an airline won’t let your dog board a plane, you book a driver instead. But when it comes to shipping vehicles, well, you might be
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
There are countless ways of getting a car to its destination. From the most obvious one, such as simply driving it there in person… To the more exotic ones such as air-dropping a humvee from a plane or launching a roadster into orbit. But let’s focus on the more mundane ways of moving cars, shall
For Customers » Vehicle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Tens of millions of cars are transported across the U.S. every year, so car haulers have a pretty established costing system when they offer quotes. Car haulers are always in demand since there are plenty of reasons why people choose to ship a car. A few of those reasons are: Luxury or vintage vehicles to
Pet Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
We recently wrote about purchasing the right carrier when transporting your cat. Before that, we offered advice on the best GPS pet trackers available in the market today. Continuing in the same fashion, here’s our selection of the best cat backpacks as we get ready for the summer of 2025. But first, a few words
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 04, 2026
When transporting motorcycles, you might occasionally need to load two bikes onto one trailer or truck bed. This isn’t too difficult to do, assuming there’s enough room. But how stable will those bikes be, stacked so close together? Are there any special precautions you could take?
For Customers » Motorcycle Shipping · Updated March 02, 2026
Ah, the open road. The rubber on the blacktop, speed and adventure, there’s nothing quite like it. But before you can get all Springsteen, you might have to ship your bike somewhere first. And that involves fees and equipment and preparation, which can blunt the thrill of even the most mettlesome biker.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated June 30, 2025
Put simply, they do not. According to their service guide document, FedEx will not accept household pets — no cats, dogs, birds, or hamsters. Note that FedEx Express does occasionally ship livestock, fish, or zoo animals. However, these are rare exceptions arranged on a case-by-case basis. As part of their regular service, no live animals
Boat Shipping » For Customers · Updated March 02, 2026
Ensure safe, cost-effective yacht transport. Learn how to prepare, measure, and choose the right trailer for cross-country yacht shipping.
For Customers » Pet Shipping · Updated March 13, 2026
It’s estimated by the United States Department of Transportation that two million domestic animals travel on commercial flights each year. That pet transportation figure amounts to about 6% of all pets that live in the United States. Dogs account for the majority of pets that fly commercially, while cats make up only 22% of jet-setting