Ah, summertime. People usually think of swimming, baseball, and vacations during this time of year, but one important thing usually goes unmentioned: moving. As we rapidly approach the busiest time of the year for families, students, individuals and businesses to move their household goods, it’s easy to get overwhelmed as temperatures rise. Don’t sweat it,… Read More
Tips & Tricks
33 Tips to Simplify Your Move
Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. Simplify your next move with these great insider tips and tricks. Then, explore your moving service options and learn what your moving costs might look like before you book your chosen moving company. Think about the weather- plan around the weather, you will be glad you did when you’re… Read More
Comparing Your Moving Options
It’s moving season in America! Did you know that the average American will move 12 times in their lifetime and most of these moves happen during the summer months? With the surplus of people that will be moving in and out of the United States over the next three months, we decided to create a… Read More
The Different Moving Service Types
You’ve done it. You’re finally ready to make the move into your new home. You’ve thrown out all your unused junk and gotten everything boxed up and ready to go. Now comes the easy part: finding an affordable rate through uShip’s online shipping marketplace, where shipping customers around the world find carriers to transport their… Read More
Tips and Tricks For Packing Fragile Items
You are at the first, and most important, step in making sure your delicate items stay protected throughout your move. Taking the time to learn how to properly pack your fragile items can ensure your breakables arrive in one piece. The most beneficial thing you can do during the packing process is take your time…. Read More
How to Pack Your Fragile and Valuable Items
You are at the first, and most important, step in making sure your delicate items stay protected throughout your move. Taking the time to properly package and label your fragile items can ensure your breakables arrive in one piece. The most beneficial thing you can do during the packing process is take your time. It… Read More
What do Expect When You’re Expecting: Vehicle Delivery Edition
For the vast majority of people who are shipping cars, the experience can feel daunting, confusing, and mysterious. More often than not, this is the first and only time they’ve shipped a car. But the process should be painless and straightforward. Keep reading to learn the basics of what to expect during vehicle pickup and… Read More
How to Prepare a Car for Shipment
So you’re shipping your car across state lines. You’ve listed it, carefully reviewed quotes, and chosen the perfect transporter. So now what? Preparing your car for shipment shouldn’t be daunting. Less than 5% of vehicles transported endure any sustainable damage, and following these simple steps can help ensure your car isn’t one of them. Inspect… Read More
Tax Tips for Owner-Operators
While we’re no tax experts, we’ve put together these tax tips as a helpful resource based on frequently asked questions we get around tax season. Click here for a high res version of the above chart. What tax forms does uShip provide? Short answer: None. Long answer: Service providers who utilize our online marketplace to… Read More
How to Choose a Vehicle Transporter
Shipping a car can seem like a mammoth undertaking for anyone without experience in the art of auto transport. Who do I hire? How much will it cost? Can I keep track of it the whole time? Is the driver trustworthy? Worry not, shipping customer. uShip makes it easy to ship a car. Our online… Read More