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CitizenShipper

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Overview

CitizenShipper has a rating of 2.9 stars from 1,072 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about CitizenShipper most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and phone number problems. CitizenShipper ranks 5th among Mail Forwarding sites.

  • Service
    232
  • Value
    224
  • Shipping
    209
  • Returns
    106
  • Quality
    203

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 15.4%
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Top Positive Review

“Best Experience of our lives”

Rebecca C.
3/19/24

I need to update my review on Chloe. She brought my 8 wk old Maltese puppy, Bentley, from Houston to Myrtle Beach, SC. Not only did Chloe take extra precautions regarding his health because he was so young. She also worked on me in the price. I was previously scammed by an unscrupulous (supposedly) breeder who not only took all of my money and didn't deliver the puppy and they also stole my identity. She worked with me on my budget. Not only was she in Houston for another transport, she made sure she picked him up the same day that I booked her. She treated him like he was also her own furkid. She drove straight through dealing with some pretty bad weather. She stayed in touch with me during the whole transport, arrived when promised. Chloe put me and my friend that bought him for me at ease. My friend said, she's an Angel. I didn't worry one bit and neither did my friend. After being scammed out of close to $2000. I would normally be leery of anyone who promised me the Moon but stole from me. I did not have one single doubt about her. There are not enough good things I can say about Chloe!

Top Critical Review

“BUYER BEWARE”

Steve H.
9/9/24

I was ripped off for $450.00 by a highly rated driver that they recommended to me. They stated that the driver had 50 trips and 5 stars. The driver ghosted me, did not show up on the date promised and kept my 450.00 deposit. When contacted, Citizenshipper took no responsibility and said I was on my own. Be very careful who you select because this company WILL NOT stand behind their drivers. It also became known after this happened that this driver was doing this to other people and Citizenshipper DID NOT notify or warn me.

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Thumbnail of user miket334
Washington
1 review
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June 16th, 2018

Terrible, read contract very carefully. Tried cancelling the shipment I booked within 24 hrs of making. The shipment was not scheduled till 8 days later. The reason I cancelled was the driver didn't have the proper insurance to transport a $40,000.00 boat. I only discovered this after I was able to talk with him on the phone which required my payment of $312.00 to Citizen shipper. Before Booking I tried to find all the term and conditions but was unable to find this particular piece. I even tried calling the company before booking but they don't accept phone calls, complete joke.

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Citizen S. – CitizenShipper Rep

Hi Mike,
You are correct, we do not operate a call center at this time. I do apologize for your experience with this independent contract driver found on our site, however, I must mention that I did personally handle your support ticket immediately and we resolved it without further issue. The confusion I believe was created by the drivers failing to respond to your online messages in the timeframe you wished in regards to your question about insurance. You booked the driver without them having answered you in regards to coverage. I also did reach out to the driver to verify their insurance after your cancellation request, and was sent info that they do, in fact, purchase coverage for each specific shipment won, and they sent you the paperwork to get this process started, which is when you cancelled their services.
I offered to create a new listing and find you another driver with which you would need to be sure to verify insurance BEFORE accepting the bid this time. When you did not wish to relist, your refund was promptly processed.

Thumbnail of user kimb2019
Texas
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July 1st, 2022

We had a great experience with this service, they provided numerous quotes which allowed me to interview and pick the right person to transfer the dogs to their new home. Would highly recommend, the service is quick, easy and our driver was amazing!

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Thumbnail of user autumnj10
Ohio
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June 22nd, 2019

I recently purchased a huge bead collection off a woman in California, weighing almost 600 pounds. I had never needed to ship anything so big before, and the investment had me very nervous. I came across Citizenshipper, and after looking through some reviews, decided to place an add. My soon to be shipped sent me a great bid, but had no reviews yet, but I decided to take a leap of faith. I am so glad I did. I am very impressed with my experience with both Citizenshipper and my driver. I will definitely do business with them again!

Thumbnail of user sarahs3272
California
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June 6th, 2022
Verified purchase

Using Citizenshipper.com to book transport for my dogs during a cross country move fyi. Los Angeles, California to Atlanta, Georgia was easy and affordable. They have a great website! It was easy to navigate and the notifications via text when shoppers replied were also helpful. I would use the service again to arrange a transport for my pets if needed. There were lots of options of transporters on the website and they were all polite and professional. My family was very happy with Citizenshipper.com.

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Thumbnail of user betaniag2
Florida
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August 19th, 2021

This was the first time I used CitizenShipper and I am glad I did. They where very professional and had a substantial amount of transport companies to choose from. Will definitely recommend and use again.

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This was the first time I used CitizenShipper and I am glad I did. They where very professional and had a substantial amount of transport companies to choose from to transport my emotional support dog from NYC to Winter Haven, Florida. Will definitely recommend and use again.

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Thumbnail of user heidib357
Wisconsin
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May 9th, 2020

I was 100% satisfied with CitizenShipper! My driver Janet, was professional, kind, and gave me updates throughout the transport. I HIGHLY recommend CitizenShipper for any of your shipping needs. You will not be disappointed!
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Thumbnail of user briannav6
Maryland
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June 12th, 2019

CitizenShipper helped me when I needed to ship a puppy to its new owner. Finding a driver for the job was very easy and the prices were reasonable. I'd definitely hire someone from CitizenShipper again for any future transports.

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Wisconsin
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September 5th, 2018

Deborah was amazing. She picked up my cats the day after I booked and she drove straight through from NY to WI. She has a large van and my cats were able to eat and use the litter box during the ride. She sent me updates via text as she hit each state on the drive. She got to my apartment at 1:30 am and helped me get the cats and their things inside, all with a smile on her face after a 15 hr drive. I would definitely book with Deborah again, she was wonderful.

Thumbnail of user jessicab2720
Georgia
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May 16th, 2022

I used CitizenShipper to find a driver to bring my puppy from Oklahoma to Atlanta and was very happy with the communication and process. I met the most friendly kind people and they updated me with pictures and check-ins throughout the entire trip. I will definitely use them again if I need ground transport and I recommend them to everyone.

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It was a service to hire a driver to transport a puppy from Oklahoma to Atlanta.

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Thumbnail of user ezrab24
Illinois
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May 9th, 2020

I love the organization of Citizens Shipper. Its fantastic. I just wish they would have a app available for the customers. But it is very convenient to be able to have our pets delivered from anywhere in the US.

Thumbnail of user jesicad4
California
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April 24th, 2020

Citizenshipper is a site that connects people looking to have items/pets shipped, with people offering the shipping service. Clients are able t feel comfortable knowing that background checks have been preformed as well as getting to read other peoples experiences with shippers they are considering hiring.

Thumbnail of user dimitriv13
Arizona
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January 23rd, 2021

These companies should just be honest saying they cannot control what their service providers do and you are gambling with your pet's safety. This option does not sit well with me if you have grown together with your pets loving them throughout many years. These types of companies have already failed over & over again many times throughout the years.

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This seems like this would be the type of work for very responsible people. A GPS won't do anything if someone falls asleep on the road, is using drugs, is moving drugs, has a warrant for arrest ect. Are you willing to trust Citizenshipper’s Own Review System to give you the real accurate information about their shippers. Why don’t they have their Reviews listed with reputable companies like Google?

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Thumbnail of user jenniferb337
Citizen S. – CitizenShipper Rep

CitizenShipper is definitely not trying to hide the fact that you, as a customer, are contracting with the delivery person, and not with CitizenShipper. We provide a marketplace where you can find a driver who meets your budget and time frame requirements. Much like Craigslist, where sellers post what they want to sell and buyers make arrangements to pay for it, Craigslist never touches the money that changes hands. We know that when it comes to pets (I am personally invested in no less than SIX rescue animals) extra caution and care is required, which is why we list badges for USDA and Red Cross Pet Aid certifications, if drivers choose to enroll in those programs. Furthermore, with the addition of two new programs, Pet Insurance and FirstVet, CitizenShipper is pulling out all the stops to increase the safety of pet transportation. While your statement that a GPS won’t help if someone falls asleep or is on medication, it does help to pinpoint where an accident happened. It does provide peace of mind that your pet is on its way to its destination, and it is a useful tool. While we can’t predict much this life, we can guarantee that we take pet safety very seriously and in cases of animal neglect, we will ban a driver for life if the investigation proves neglect or abuse. The fact is, shipping pets long distances involves all sorts of risks, even when it’s the pet owner doing the transportation. There is no deception with CitizenShipper and there is no lack of effort to ensure safety and compliance.

Thumbnail of user cherylh255
Florida
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January 21st, 2019

I placed an ad on CitizenShipper to have my cat brought from Jersey to Florida. I got numerous bids on the pickup and finally chose one. I had a wonderful experience throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend using CitizenShipper for whatever reason you need to ship something.

Thumbnail of user sharenc1
Florida
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March 12th, 2019

Citizenshipper leads you to believe that their people are vetted and safe. They do no screening oh, there are no safety checks. I lost my two beautiful dogs by trusting this website. The person I found on citizenshipper ended up abusing and killing my dogs. Please be careful, get references and talk to them. And please please don't use citizenshipper.com.

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These are my beloved dogs who were killed by people I hired on Citizenshipper. DO NOT HIRE Wayne Covington, he has been dropped from their site.

Thumbnail of user sarahb650
Utah
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April 8th, 2019

Reliable shipper who took great care of my dog. Will use this site again. Only complaint is the fee on top of the shipping bid. $100 just to find a shipper through their website, then the price to actually ship the animal.

Thumbnail of user marlenek30
Utah
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November 5th, 2019

I had a great experience the first time I used CitizenShipper. I got quotes from about 10 drivers within 30 minutes and was able to choose the best one within my price range. I will definitely be using them in the future.

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Citizen S. – CitizenShipper Rep

Thank you Marlene, we're pleased to hear that you've found our website to be a cost effective and efficient service for connecting with your preferred transporter. :)

Thumbnail of user sarahk285
Rhode Island
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April 22nd, 2019

I used this site to find transport of my new puppy. It was very easy and I received many bid for competitive pricing and time frames. The shipper I connected with was phenomenal! She kept me in touch at all times! She sent me photos, answered all my questions and delivered my pup a day early! I would definitely recommend to use this site!

Thumbnail of user ryanb304
Texas
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September 21st, 2018

Thanks to CitizenShipper, I was able to secure reasonably priced last-second transport for our beloved family dog! Our shipper was fantastic! Not only was she extremely communicative every step of the way, but she gave the genuine impression of being a dog lover, and went out of her way to make Sadie's journey as comfortable and
Stress-free as possible. I can whole-heartedly give both my contracted shipper, and the CitizenShipper platform, my highest recommendation! Great job, and thanks!

Thumbnail of user timc1031
Massachusetts
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December 24th, 2021
Verified purchase

TailEx was absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. They always responded promptly and the communication from the initial inquiry through delivery was incredible. I will be using them for any pet transportation needs I have in the future.

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Thumbnail of user kevink336
North Carolina
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January 20th, 2019

I can not say enough about this site, the people were so helpful and understanding. My trip was a long one from NC to TX they had a team of qualified individuals to help and they were all very helpful. I would highly recommend this site for your pet transportation needs.

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Massachusetts
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May 24th, 2019

Amazingly easy to use and people bid for your shipment. The people who I got in contact with were professional and personal. I found a business that I will be using and recommending from now on! Thank you!

Thumbnail of user debrai13
Virginia
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July 5th, 2019

Moving is stressful enough. Moving from Iowa back to NC with fully packed cars, we wondered how we would get our cats moved. Our driver through CitizenShipper was timely and kept us posted throughout her travels with our cats. They arrived on time and happy!

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Citizen S. – CitizenShipper Rep

Thank you for a great review Debra, we wish you and your furry family members a very warm welcome to your new home! :)

Thumbnail of user skylerm9
Michigan
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June 30th, 2019

CitizenShipper allowed us to connect with an absolutely fantastic driver to transport our dog cross-country. Even with an older dog that doesn't necessarily travel well, she arrived in a timely manner with lots of communication throughout the voyage.

Thumbnail of user heidia53
Vermont
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June 23rd, 2019

CitizenShipper has twice helped me find the very best shipper for my pets. The process is incredibly easy, safe, and secure. Drivers are checked, verified, and reviewed. It is easy to get quotes and choose a driver. Awesome!

Thumbnail of user kellym441
Massachusetts
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September 18th, 2018

My transport service was amazing, had 2 large dogs shipped from CA to MA; took them 4 days and were in constant contact. Once I accepted the Bid from the carrier, I dealt with them directly. Never needed to deal with customer service, so no comment!
I would use them again!

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From would-be pet owners, to people moving across the country, pet owners are often presented with a difficult problem to solve when they need to transport their pet. How do you transport a living creature who you’ve developed a bond with safely and reliably?

Citizenshipper is a marketplace that looks to delight its customers by providing them with a convenient and safe way to connect with experienced pet transportation professionals. We are driven by desire to create magical moments for pet owners by uniting them with their pets quickly, safely and reliably anywhere in the US, while creating job opportunities for drivers.

If you have something to ship, list a transportation job, get bids and then choose your transporter. If you would like to become a transporter, create a profile, get your account verified, find matching shipments, and get on the road. For more information about becoming a transporter, roll on over to our CitizenDriver driver page. Whichever option you choose, in less than 60 seconds you will become a part of our nationwide network of people who are working together to get things from Point A to Point B everyday.

With ten years experience building an online marketplace, we understand the needs of all of its participants. We’ve tried and tested a variety of platform models, and policies, to find a highly optimized user experience that has helped thousands of pets be transported safely and reliably across the country.

We’ve developed our vetting system and de-risked the platform so that customers can feel safe using us. Our extensive positive reviews speak to why shippers should choose us over someone else they find online.

Whether you operate a small business, or you are an individual in need of transportation service, CitizenShipper can help you meet your needs.

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